Health Communications Associate - Rockville, MD or REMOTE

Our award-winning agency is growing and in search of a Health Communications Associate to support our federal health communications work in Rockville, Maryland. Candidates who can be based out of ICF’s office in Rockville, MD are strongly preferred, but we are open to REMOTE candidates.

The Company

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe.

@ 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.

The Team

This is an exciting role supporting a team working on meaningful projects to help people live healthier lives that offers excellent opportunities for growth and mentorship as part of a dynamic and collaborative organization.

The Work

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to client requests, often juggling priorities and working with tight deadlines. Experience organizing events preferred. Health and/or government communications experience a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a variety of communications activities, such as conference and exhibit planning and coordination, social media content development, media outreach, and materials development.

• Provide project coordination support across activities, such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, capturing notes, developing activity reports, tracking project status updates, and other critical administrative tasks.

• Create and edit communications materials, reports, and presentations using Excel, PPT, Word, and other programs as assigned.

• Work collaboratively with a federal health agency client team, subject matter experts, and the ICF team.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience within agency and/or marketing and communications environments

• BS/BA in Business, Communications, Marketing or equivalent in professional experience

• Proficient in Windows PC environment, including Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills

• Strong team orientation with a focus on collaboration

• Strong organizational and writing skills, time management skills, and superior attention to detail

• Ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions to clients’ communications challenges/problems.

• Experience organizing events preferred

• Health and/or government communications experience a plus

Working at ICF

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. 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 & AA policy.

COVID-19 Policy: New or prospective U.S. employees must provide proof of complete vaccination on the date of their commencement of employment. If selected for employment, you will provide proof of your full vaccination status, defined as vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the FDA.

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 icfcareercenter@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. Read more about non-discrimination:  EEO is the law and  Pay Transparency Statement.

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