Public Affairs Coordinator
Public Affairs Coordinator
Open and Close Dates: 05/17/2022 to 06/16/2022
Salary: $61,947 - $80,532 per year
Telework eligible, as determined by the agency policy.
The Public Affairs Coordinator will assist management with logistical and administrative support necessary to deliver programs, seminars, and events for Members, committees, and staff of the U.S. Congress, and will assist with major programs and services related to education and outreach for CRS's congressional clients.
The DIR Congressional Programs and Communications Office is responsible for activities including, but not limited to:
- Coordinating regularly-scheduled training programs on legislative and budget process;
- Coordinating programs and seminars on the federal budget, federal law, and public policy issues;
- Coordinating policy programs for new Members of Congress and orientation to CRS services for permanent congressional staff and for congressional interns;
- Coordinating other events for the U.S. Congress and for CRS managers and staff;
- Engaging in outreach to Congress, including developing and presenting information about CRS programs, products and services;
- Managing media relations, social media, websites and internal communications.
Individuals with event planning and event coordination experience and knowledge of public policy and the U.S. Congress are strongly encouraged to apply.
CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.
CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and committees.
CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity. Interested applicants must apply online by clicking the "Apply Externally" button.