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External Affairs Specialist, Center for Security and Emerging Technology Walsh School of Foreign Service Georgetown University

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External Affairs Specialist, Center for Security and Emerging Technology - Walsh School of Foreign Service - Georgetown University

Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology, under the School of Foreign Service, is a research organization focused on studying the security impacts of emerging technologies, supporting academic work in security and technology studies, and delivering nonpartisan analysis to technologists and policymakers.

Job Overview

The External Affairs Specialist assists with the Center's activities and communications, both internal and external facing. with a particular emphasis on media outreach. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Devising strategies to gain positive media attention for the Center's research, individual researchers, and public events
• Interacting on a regular basis with members of the media
• Managing and assisting with events, including a monthly seminar series, periodic report launches, and an annual conference
• Organizing and preparing CSET (print and electronic) materials for outreach to external stakeholders, including the U.S. Congress, the Executive Branch, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, the media and the general public
• Facilitating periodic website updates, including minor text revisions, sub-page creation, and website hygiene
• Crafting social media posts, press releases, and other external communications content to drive interest and engagement with newly-issued Center research publications
• Participating in quality control of Center publications, which calls for considerable editing and writing skills

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Center's Director of External Affairs, the External Affairs Specialist takes part in team efforts to highlight CSET's work as it serves its dual mission of informing policymakers and preparing the next generation for policy-focused careers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, international relations, public policy or relevant field
• 6 to 8 years of relevant work experience providing communications and/or project management support
• Exposure to policymaking staff - e.g., Congress, Department of State, Department of Defense
• Ability to carry on assigned tasks with limited need for supervision
• Proficiency with office productivity tools - e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS or graduate coursework in public policy, public administration, international relations, or related field
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (like WordPress) and Marketing Automation solutions (like MailChimp)
• Event planning experience
• Foreign language proficiency

Work Mode: Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found at Mode of Work Designation.

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Cover letter that addresses your interest in CSET and in this position, specifically and;
• Two writing samples. Ideally these samples would be sole-authored, but any self-selected writing sample of at least two pages (e.g., class paper, prior project work, etc.) is acceptable.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

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