Public Engagement Assistant

Hiring Path:

- Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFMs: LE-9 is equivalent to FP-5 (step 1 through 4) Actual LE/FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Open to All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:

- Full Time (40 hours per week)

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
25% or less
Upon request

**Duties**:
The Public Engagement Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer. Is the leading Locally Employed Staff strategist/advisor responsible for the Consulate’s Public Diplomacy (PD) engagement with Emerging Voices (EV - primarily youth, minorities, and others who are able to influence Canadian attitudes toward the United States using new, often digital, communication networks rather than prominent protocol positions or established institutions) and Established Opinion Leaders (EOL - influential individuals and institutions such as think tanks, syndicates, labor unions, municipal and government entities, cultural institutions, professional associations, civil society organizations, prominent academics, and professional training institutions). Designs and recommends PD strategies and programs to connect with EV/EOL audiences to build and sustain productive dialogue, dispel inaccurate perceptions, and to promote understanding of and support for U.S. policy. Plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates projects and initiatives to engage EV/EOL audiences. Working with Mission EV, EOL, and Strategic Content Coordinator (SCC) Sections, tracks trends in emerging networks through direct engagement; analyzes relevant research, polling, and statistical analysis and analytics; designs and recommends PD strategies to connect with EV/EOL audience sectors to promote understanding of U.S. policy.

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
**For the experience and education requirements, applicant must meet either option 1 or option 2 to qualify**:
**Option 1**

EXPERIENCE:
Four years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural, multinational, academic or governmental work environment, with communications, project management, or education duties as a significant part of the job. Experience with audience or market analysis, marketing, and managing social media content is required.

EDUCATION:
University degree in political science, international relations, communications, American Studies, education, or related field is required.

**Option 2**

EXPERIENCE:
Six years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural, multinational, academic or governmental work environment, with communications, project management, or education duties as a significant part of the job. Experience with audience or market analysis, marketing, and managing social media content is required.

EDUCATION:
Two years of college study is required.
- Education Requirements:
See the requirement section above for the education requirements.
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Fluent Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required. This may be tested.

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)**: The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
- Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

**Benefits and Other Info**:

- Benefits:

- Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Canada may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

The US Mission offers competitive salary, robust benefits, professional development and celebration of American and Canadian holidays.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
- Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights**
- IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written d