Job Description
The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within -we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
Abt Associates seeks a qualified Communications Specialist to contribute to our USG International Delivery Practice’s external communications strategy-including health, food security/agriculture, governance, climate resilience, and trade. As the Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting communications strategies and activities for both the Delivery Practice and select projects through strategic messaging, event support, writing, editing, and social media.
Core Responsibilities
- Supports external communications strategies for USG International and its projects.
- Develops, designs, and updates communications materials, including stories, website copy, press releases, brochures and factsheets, videos, and social media messaging.
- Liaises with Marketing and Communications (MarComm) within the Chief Growth Office (CGO) and other divisions to promote USG International project developments and updates through Abt website updates, social media outreach, conference organization and/or support, and the development/improvement of publications.
- Follows external events that correspond to the USG International delivery practice areas and business development initiatives and tracks USG International’s attendance and event takeaways to promote divisional intelligence-sharing.
- Supports USG International’s business development processes through proposal research, writing, management, or other tasks as needed.
- Serves as the USG International Delivery Practice focal point for social media assistance and training.
- Supports production of the quarterly USG International Delivery Practice e-newsletter.
- Improves presentations, reports, and other documents through editing, formatting, graphic design, and photography.
- Respond to requests for division and project information and materials.
- Other duties as assigned.
What We Value
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, marketing, or another relevant field in addition to 2+ years of relevant experience
- Writing, editing, and proofreading skills, and ability to write for a variety of audiences.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, multi-task efficiently, and pay close attention to detail.
- Experience in social media management, especially Twitter and Facebook.
- Experience coordinating events (seminars and conferences).
- Experience organizing internal and external webinars/online events.
- Experience with website management and/or content management systems, such as WordPress.
- Experience with newsletter creation (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar).
- Strong MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel experience.
- Experience in international development preferred.
- Graphic design skills preferred.
- Foreign language skills (French/Portuguese/Spanish) preferred.
- Knowledge of USAID programs, branding, and communications style a plus.
What We Offer
We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $56,618 to $79,265 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.
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About Us
Around the world, vulnerable populations face an array of complex problems. At Abt, we’re committed to making fundamental societal change in these disproportionately affected communities. We help wherever we’re needed. Here, you’ll collaborate with an international network of talented colleagues as you design and implement solutions for critical health, climate, economic, and governance issues. In partnership with local and indigenous communities you will help to improve lives and livelihood. All the while having the support and encouragement of leaders who always put your career and wellbeing first. Come make a World of Difference with us.
At Abt Associates, our commitment to creating a more equitable society for populations around the world starts from within. We understand how communities can flourish when people are given the right resources and support, and at Abt we continuously strive to cultivate a culture where there are no barriers to personal and professional fulfilment. Our welcoming and inclusive environment, our stance on employee wellbeing and flexibility, our deliberate approach towards expanding our talent representation, and our Employee Networking Groups are just some of the ways we ensure that everyone at Abt can thrive. With an eye towards continuous improvement, we know there’s always more to be done. And we’re set on doing it.