Public Affairs Contractor

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Public Affairs Contractor to provide support to the Department of Justice (DOJ), United States Attorney's Office for the District of Montana in Billings, MT.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Public Affairs Contractor at Terrestris do?

As the Public Affairs Contractor, you will be responsible for collecting, assembling, preparing and disseminating information concerning the various programs and outreach efforts of the District. You will also assist with the preparation of press releases, pamphlets, handouts and various documents as needed, update the internet site and coordinate media strategies, press conferences, and public outreach programs.

What does a typical day look like for the Public Affairs Contractor?

You will:

• Review the USAO media relations program and make recommendations to the U.S. Attorney (USA) to better achieve the goals of increasing understanding of the USAO mission and activities, providing deterrence to crime, promote crime prevention and reporting, inform the public about significant public safety issues, and recognize the good work of USAO employees.
• Provide recommendations to the USA concerning information requests from local and national news media and specialized and general public on significant USAO program initiatives and cases in written and oral form.
• Monitor national and local media reports for coverage of USAO and law enforcement topics, and keep the USA and their designee informed.
• Edit and draft press releases, talking points and quotes.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with the DOJ Office of Public Affairs to prepare public service announcements. Assist USAO personnel in communicating with local and national news media and specialized groups interested in USAO programs. Organize and coordinate news media interviews with USAO program staff. Assist in the development of supporting materials as required.
• Under the guidance of the USA, or their designee, assist in the coordination of special events, workshops, seminars, and other meetings with various organizations in stimulating participation in program activities, identifying their concerns, and motivating these groups to conduct similar programs for their memberships.
• Advise and assist personnel in other federal agencies and DOJ components on carrying out community relations activities regarding USAO programs. Furnish policy guidance, develop directives for policies and procedures, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Organize press conferences and other media events to enhance the USAO’s law enforcement message.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of other district programs and initiatives. Work involves coordinating, facilitating, advising and participating in the design, development and operation of the programs. Maintain communication with program participants, facilitate meetings and training, and provide operational support.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently without sponsorship.
• A Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or like degree or have equivalent experience in media relations.
• Ability to pass a background investigation and criminal records check prior to appointment.
• Ability to successfully pass a urinalysis test, which screens for illegal drugs, prior to appointment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to develop and maintain constructive relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work with internet software programs for uploading and downloading information, and must have ability to maintain an internet site and manage social media.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the media process and deadlines.

Additional requirements include:

1. Travel:
   • Travel within the district is anticipated. Estimate travel to occur 1-2 times a month. Travel outside the state of Montana is estimated to occur 1-2 times a year.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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