Communications Associate (Texas)

Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.

The Work

At ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world. Join our community of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists to challenge the status quo.

Are you passionate about bringing bold ideas to life through strategic communication and marketing campaigns? We're looking for a Communications Associate, Health who thrives at the intersection of creativity and organization within public health. In this role, you'll supporthigh-impact projects that amplify our brand, engage diverse audiences, and deliver measurable results. From concept to execution, you'll be the driving force behind seamless collaboration, innovative storytelling, and flawless delivery. If you love managing details while keeping an eye on the big picture, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Job Location: Candidates must reside in Texas and be available for on-site work. Preference will be given to those located in Austin, though applicants from other locations will also be considered.

• If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do:

• Support project managers in strategic communications planning, assisting with digital communications, campaign management, materials development, and outreach activities.

• Provide administrative and logistics support across projects including managing project timelines, meetings, deliverables, and work plans, and developing meeting notes and monthly project reports.

• Coordinate communication product development, working with our client creative services and digital services team to write, edit and design educational and promotional materials to support a range of communication efforts.

• Support implementation of communication strategies and tactics to reach and engage audiences to increase visibility of government data, resources, and materials.

• Works with senior team members to provide technical support for digital library of campaign resources, and monthly webinar execution and follow-up.

• Co-lead project support for the development and implementation of public health-focused social media campaigns, working with paid and digital services to develop and launch campaigns on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.

What You Will Bring With You:

• Bachelor's degree in health communication, public relations, social sciences, public health, or equivalent required.

• 2+ years of health communication, marketing communications, or public relations, experience.

• U.S. Citizenship (required by Federal government for position)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with 2+ years of federal health and/or public relations, creative, or media agency experience.

• Candidates with 2+ years of lived or learned experience working with HIV centered communication or community engagement programs.

• Candidates with experience coordinating the development, launch, and tracking of social media campaigns.

Professional Skills:

• Strong writing skills for various materials and channels; examples include short-form digital content, web content, social media, news releases, fact sheets, and newsletter copy.

• Demonstrated ability to self-start and interface effectively with project team members and clients.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and organizational skills, with ability to prioritize, manage and communicate multiple tasks at a given time.

• Ability to think creatively and contribute to solutioning clients' communications challenges/problems (e.g., new influencer engagement or ways to visualize complex information).

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$61,232.00 - $104,094.00

Austin, TX (TX18)