Communications Manager (Administrative Aide)

: Salary $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually Location ALEXANDRIA (KL16), VA Job Type FT Salary W BN Job Number 23-03573 Department Board of Supervisors Opening Date 12/16/2025 Closing Date 1/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade X01 Posting Type Open to General Public Job Announcement

A Democratic Fairfax County Supervisor seeks a proactive Communications Manager to manage all social media accounts, create/develop communication materials, and manage messaging. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, a confident writer, and possess great people skills. Applicant should be able to handle multiple tasks and work effectively and efficiently under deadline. This position will also require some constituent casework. Some experience in political settings is preferred. Specific duties include:

• Handles requests from members of the media
• Tracks media mentions of the Supervisor and promotes/responds as appropriate
• Creates content for a bi-weekly e-newsletter, yearly annual video
• Maintains website for office
• Creates graphics for use in social media and flyers to advertise events
• Composes talking points for speeches, ribbon cuttings, and other events
• Manages and oversees all social media accounts and monitors direct messages and drafts replies
• Acts as the representative for the Supervisor within his or her area of responsibility, including: answering casework correspondence, meeting with constituents, verbal communications with constituents, and serving as a liaison with county, state and federal agencies
• Staffs events and takes photographs for use in digital media
• Assists with drafting press releases, talking points and board matters

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in communications, public relations, political science, or a similar line of work

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Not applicable. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours, if needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with graphic creation using Canva or other software and Constant Contact, or similar email programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as organizational and research skills
• Experience managing social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and NextDoor
• Confidence in dealing with members of the media
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent workplace software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position will require use of a vehicle to attend events outside of the office; may require lifting up to 10 pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview. TO APPLY: Please send your resume and cover letter outlining your education, experience, and availability to [email protected] and include "Communications Manager" in the subject line. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-JD1