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Community Outreach Specialist
Offices, Boards and Divisions · Posted 2 days ago
HybridWashington, DC$85K – $111KApply by Jun 1, 2026Miscellaneous Administration And ProgramENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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This position is located in the Civil Rights Division's Office of the Assistant Attorney General. As a Community Outreach Specialist, you will serve as the liaison between the Division and the public by maintaining relationships with community members and stakeholders to promote civil rights programs and to ensure that organization's goals align with community needs.
What You'll Do
- →As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.
- →To build and retain a workforce that reflects the multitude of experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
- →The incumbent will serve as a Community Outreach Specialist.
- →Duties include, but are not limited to: Shares information with community organizations about civil rights programs, maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the community, and coordinate internal and external program opportunities and resources.
- →Knowledgeable of the organization's mission, program goals, and objectives to represent the organization.
- →Works closely with public relations and marketing teams to develop and implement outreach strategies; raise awareness of initiatives, projects, and programs; and promote the mission and vision of the Civil Rights Division.
- →Develops and execute media strategies, including press outreach, interview coordination, and message development with key communities.
- →Writes and edit high impact materials including op-eds, press releases, talking points, memos, and reports.
- →Participates in community events, conduct outreach, and respond to inquiries from potential customers via email, telephone, and in-person dialogue.
- →Works closely with public relations and marketing teams to develop and implement outreach strategies; raise awareness of initiatives, projects, and programs; and promote the mission and vision of the Civil Rights Division.
Requirements
- ✓Must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
- ✓DOJ uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
- ✓Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, by visiting www.e-verify.gov/.
- ✓You may be required to complete a pre-employment security screening to initiate your background investigation, which includes a drug screening.
- ✓Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion and adjudication of your investigation.
- ✓You may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
- ✓You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
- ✓Resume cannot exceed two (2) pages.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓This position does not have an education qualification requirement but can qualify using education.
- ✓If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 27fa86e8-56ae-45b5-9e11-f3c87aeef057
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