Communications Specialist

Do you enjoy developing clear, effective communications that support complex infrastructure projects? Are you skilled at coordinating outreach efforts, managing data, and engaging stakeholders in a fast-paced federal environment?

Avid Core is seeking a Communications Specialist to support a federal contract focused on real estate acquisition for large infrastructure projects in the Washington, D.C. area. This role will support landowner outreach, communications development, and project coordination efforts, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and effective engagement.

To Apply: Submit resumes and cover letters through this posting. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for our open positions and to join our bench of talented professionals.

Salary Range: $50,000 – $65,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Support the development of landowner outreach material to support infrastructure projects
• Develop and distribute communications, mailings, and outreach materials
• Manage and track outreach and engagement activities and data, including all communications and responses
• Ensure all project data is entered into project tracking tools
• Support planning and execution of large infrastructure projects
• Support programs and processes, identify existing or potential problems, resolve and remedy circumstances before problems occur, and modify processes to improve products, procedures, and programs
• Support and maintain real estate landowner outreach schedule for multiple large infrastructure projects, to include key milestone dates, deadlines, meetings, discussions, etc. 
• Maintain a list of tracked action items and assist with the closure of those items
• Maintain project documentation files and track points of contact and key activities
• Develop weekly and monthly progress reports detailing key project activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• 2–4 years of experience in communications, public outreach, project coordination, or related fields
• Experience supporting federal, state, or local government projects preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting outreach materials and correspondence
• Experience managing data, trackers, or communication logs with high attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting infrastructure, real estate, or land acquisition projects is a plus
• Ability to obtain public trust clearance

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Professional and confident interacting with stakeholders, including landowners and project teams
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong communicator with a customer-service mindset
• Reliable, responsive, and accountable

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Vision, dental, and short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with employer match (after six months of employment)
• Federal and non-federal paid holidays
• Flexible paid time off
• Generous bonus program based on firm and individual performance
• An opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment with a fun team

Location:

The position is based in Washington, D.C. Candidates may be expected to work a hybrid schedule with time both on-site and remote, depending on client requirements.

Candidates will be provided with a computer; however, they must have a steady internet connection and a phone.

Accommodation:

Avid Core is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodation as needed. Contact careers@avid-core.com to request an accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process.

Avid Core is an award-winning small woman-owned business headquartered in Northern Virginia with employees throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. We provide effective professional services and communications support to public and private sector clients.

Avid Core is an equal-opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace.