Communications Specialist

Avid Core

Communications Specialist supporting federal contracts with landowner outreach and project coordination in Washington, D.C. Ensuring accurate and effective engagement for large infrastructure projects.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

project coordinationdata managementoutreach material developmentreport writingproblem-solving

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailability to manage multiple tasks

Certifications

public trust clearance