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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 the 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
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or National.
- ✓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.
- ✓Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31,1959.
- ✓Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- ✓Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level) by the closing date of this announcement.
- ✓Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
- ✓ALL APPLICANTS, regardless of eligibility(ies) selected, MUST submit their most recent completed (within the past 18 months) performance evaluation or appraisal, which shows a final rating.
- ✓If an evaluation or rating is not available, you must provide a statement indicating the reason.
- ✓If you do not submit an appropriate appraisal or statement, you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
- ✓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 must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 539c6e80-cac2-4adc-8427-c3d9c15fc3bc
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