Public Relations Specialist

Contingent upon contract award. Full-time, 100% on site at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. Monday–Friday, 0800–1630, with occasional support outside normal duty hours during contingencies or exercises. Public Trust (Tier 2) background check and CAC required.

Claxton Logistics is hiring a Public Relations Specialist to coordinate media relations and strategic communication for Walter Reed. You will draft releases, talking points and query responses for Public Affairs Officer approval, coordinate interviews and visits, report media activity, plan events, and help lead crisis communication planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in communications, public relations, project management or related
• 5+ years in public affairs, project management or both
• Current PMP certification (verified on the PMI registry)
• Strong writing and briefing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare or military public affairs
• DHA/MHS familiarity
• Crisis communication

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 11 federal holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)

Claxton Logistics Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We participate in E-Verify. Employment is contingent on contract award, a favorable background investigation, and verification of education and references.