Communications Specialist
Job Summary
The Communications Specialist supports project management and program execution by facilitating clear, timely communication across federal agency teams, partners, and stakeholders. This role develops and disseminates internal and external communications, supports project tracking and reporting, and ensures alignment of messaging across multiple projects and resource areas.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Job Classification: Permanent; Full-Time
Duty Station: Asheville, NC (Hybrid, 2 days minimum onsite)
Travel: Up to 75% (Travel required throughout the National Forests in North Carolina)
Duration: This role is anticipated to last 6 months, with the possibility of extension pending contract options.
Duties/Responsibilities
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Serve as point of contact for district-level project communications and coordination
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Support project management activities including intake forms, trackers, and reporting systems
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Develop and distribute internal communications (reports, briefings, employee updates, presentations)
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Prepare external communication materials for partners, stakeholders, and the public
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Coordinate communication across districts, leadership, and program areas
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Provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and accomplishments
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Support preparation of materials for meetings, workshops, and briefings
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Assist with meeting planning, facilitation, and information dissemination
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Track, synthesize, and route communications and information requests
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Develop content for websites, reports, and outreach materials
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Support stakeholder engagement and coordination activities
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Maintain communication records, documentation, and reporting tools
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Ensure messaging aligns with Federal agency policies, branding, and communication standards
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Assist with project performance tracking and coordination across teams
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Provide customer service support to internal staff and partners
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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Required Skills/Abilities
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and content development
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Ability to coordinate multiple projects and manage communication workflows
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Strong organizational and time management skills
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Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and interdisciplinary teams
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Experience developing internal and external communication materials
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Experience supporting project management activities (tracking, reporting, coordination)
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Familiarity with federal agencies or public sector communications
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Proficiency with communication and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
Education and Experience
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Required: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or related field
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Required: Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, public affairs, or project coordination
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Required: Experience developing written communication products and supporting project reporting
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Preferred: Training or certification in project management or strategic communications
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Preferred: Experience working with federal agencies or similar organizations
Physical Requirements
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Ability to work in an office or remote environment with standard computer equipment
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Ability to attend meetings and travel occasionally as needed
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Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtual, and written formats
Benefits
Eligible employees receive the following benefits:
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Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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MDLIVE
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Benefit Hub
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Paid Annual Leave/PTO
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Paid Sick Leave
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Paid Holidays
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401(k)
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Basic Life
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Voluntary Life Insurance
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Accident Insurance
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Short Term Disability
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Long Term Disability
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pre-employment Requirements
Due to the nature of Chloeta’s services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings: government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee’s written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work. Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice.
EEO Statement
Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
About Chloeta
Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.