Total 4,469 public relations officer job vacancies in Legal / Public / Security category in The United States of America

Public Affairs and Policy Adviser
New Zealand High Commission Singapore

The New Zealand High Commission Singapore has a vacancy for a full time Public Affairs and Policy Adviser.

In this position, you will help support and promote New Zealand’s relationship with Singapore by managing the High Commission’s public outreach and communications, including through social media. You will help develop and deliver a public affairs programme to help celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Singapore New Zealand relations. You will be responsible for analysing and reporting on a range of domestic policy and regional issues and will help drive work streams under the Singapore New Zealand Enhanced Partnership including work on climate and sustainability issues. You will also help organise visits and events that advance New Zealand’s interests.

You will need to demonstrate excellent English language written and oral communication skills and strong research and analytical abilities. You will be organised and have the ability to effectiveky prioritise tasks and work to deadlines. You will be comfortable working in a diverse team and building good relationships with a wide range of people. You will have an awareness of, or interest in, Aotearoa New Zealand. Expertise or experience in the following would be preferable:

· public affairs/social media

· project management

· knowledge of Singapore government systems and context

· visits management.

The annual salary for the position starts at SGD 75,000 and is subject to negotiation, dependent upon your skills and experience.

If this sounds like you, please download the application form and full position description from http://www.mfat.govt.nz/singapore. For more information about the High Commission, please see the same website. Please submit your application in English.

This is a locally engaged position. The terms and conditions of employment will be in line with Singapore employment legislation. The successful applicant, if resident outside of Singapore, will be responsible for costs associated with relocation to Singapore and accommodation in Singapore.

Please note: If the successful candidate has worked or lived in New Zealand and are subsequently employed as locally engaged staff in a NZ Government Embassy or High Commission, they may, subject to individual circumstances, have NZ Tax Residency obligations. We advise any applicant, who may be in this situation, to discuss their tax residency status with the NZ Inland Revenue (IRD) and determine any potential personal tax obligations to IRD.

The application form, and a covering letter of no more than one page, setting out why you are applying for the position and examples of how you meet the job criteria, and a non-returnable CV, should be emailed to:

Administration Manager

New Zealand High Commission Singapore

email to recruit.sin@mfat.govt.nz

Applications must be received by 4pm on Friday, 4 December 2024.

As a Public Health Analyst (Issues Management) you will:

• Respond to Congressional/Executive Branch inquiries and correspondence requesting information regarding Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strategies, programs, and responses to health problems; data; and general information requested about public health issues.
• Prepare and oversee the writing and production of publications and information about activities and mission which build mutual understanding between the unit and relevant publics.
• Oversee special projects through researching and/or analyzing problems, issues, or program requirements that may be unstable or complex.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with other organizational units within CDC including other national centers, and offices within the CDC Office of the Director including coordinating centers, CDC Washington, FMO/Leg, and others; other Federal agencies and quasi-governmental groups such as the CDC Foundation; and other key partners including national and international organization.
• Develop new programmatic initiatives and assess issues of importance to the mission and public health goals of the program.
• Provide analysis and synthesis in support of those responsible for answering Congressional and constituent organization requests, including controlled correspondence, telephone, and other immediate requests that are highly sensitive and complex, and ensures that responses are consistent with the organization's mission and goals.

• Serve as a Public Safety Telecommunicator for dispatching Fire, Emergency Medical Service (EMS), and Law Enforcement (LE) responders.
• Implement regulations, directives, policies, and protocols that direct work processes.
• Prioritize and respond to variety calls for services and determine appropriate methods.
• Tracks response times and documents state, local, and military specific law enforcement electronic database systems to support law enforcement and installation access.
• Provides advanced emergency medical dispatch life support care through pre-arrival instructions to callers based on program standards at the assigned location.

An exciting opportunity has arrived at The Garcha Group, Singapore’s luxury boutique hotel group with four hotels in Singapore, all of which are franchised under Marriott International—the world’s largest and most prestigious hotel company.

Marriott Hotels:

· Duxton Reserve Singapore, Autograph Collection

· Maxwell Reserve Singapore, Autograph Collection

· The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

· The Serangoon Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Restaurants & Bars:

· Yellow Pot, Anouska's (Duxton Reserve)

· Shikar, Cultivate Cafe, Isabel Bar, Officers’ Mess Polo Bar (Maxwell Reserve)

· The Whiskey Library & Jazz Club, Sharab aur Kebab (The Vagabond Club)

· GupShup (The Serangoon House)

Garcha Group Benefits:

· As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you, your parents or parents-in-law, children, spouse/domestic partner, and siblings are eligible for discounts on F&B and room rates in 8,700+ hotels worldwide

· As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you have access to the “Global Learning + Development” tool which creates for you personalised learning experiences designed to help you thrive in your Marriott career journey

· Comprehensive health insurance plan with Raffles Insurance with the option to upgrade at subsidised corporate rates

· 2-night yearly staycation including all meals and beverage (incl. alcoholic) in any of the four Garcha Group hotels in Singapore

· 20% off food & beverage at Garcha Group restaurants and bars and all Marriott hotels

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Follow Marriott’s “ABCs of Housekeeping”

- Clean shower, toilet, sink, walls, mirrors, tiles, counters, and floor surfaces using cloths, mops, sponges, brushes, and/or cleaning agents by extending arms over head, bending and stooping.

- Adhere to cleaning procedures and instructions for use of cleaning agents.

- Strip beds and make beds, changing bed linens, which may require lifting bedspreads.

- Dust all furniture, pictures, drawers, window ledges, and shelves thoroughly.

- Push and pull vacuum throughout entire room and empty trash.

- Replenish amenities, linens, and supplies in guest room.

- Sign for room keys, retrieve, push to assigned rooms and restock carts. Visually inspect room for cleanliness and appearance and signify completion for room.

- Assist with laundry or public area whenever needed.

- On time and at work when scheduled and in proper uniform.

• Develops and implements plans, operating procedures and policies to improve and enhance public communication efforts.
• Develops and disseminates management reports.
• Establishes and maintains contact with high level officials such as the White House, agencies of the Executive Branch, Members of Congress and their staffs, officials in State and local governments and individuals in private industry.
• Creates interpretive content for social media accounts, including official internal and external blogs, Twitter accounts, Facebook pages, YouTube channels, Flickr accounts, and other third-party sites to educate and inspire.
• Initiates and develops liaison with representatives of newspapers, magazines and other news ·media to assess media needs in understanding and conveying to the public the relevance and impact of agency research.
• Serves as a key member of a designated teams during emergencies or critical operations, managing emergency communications at both local and regional levels.
• Provides public relations, stakeholder, Congressional relations, voluntary service, and patient advocate program oversight.
• Oversees development of various initiatives to include training and integration into applicable systems.
• Develops and reviews emergency operations.
• Writes or supervises the writing of speeches and talking points for special events hosted on and off the health care system.
• Develops, coordinates and provides oversight for various high level briefings.
• Provides briefing for all employees before each media interview and is directly responsible for managing all media representatives.
• Responsible for the production of the employee newsletter, patient newsletter, and annual report.
• Develops and maintains interactive internet and intranet website

• Serves as a public health expert in developing, planning, coordinating, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating current or projected complex, interrelated public health and clinical / research programs within the Office of Human Research and Community Engagement (OHRCE) involving governmental and non-governmental organizations and individuals from multiple sectors e.g. local, state, national and/or international levels.
• Analyzes existing or proposed systems, strategies, services, or other health-related matters for long range implementation and administration of programs.
• Provides technical advice, and assistance in the assigned area of responsibility. Identifies opportunities and problem areas, research gaps and relevant program needs.
• Seeks out and pinpoints new research based on program needs.
• Designs solutions and provide suggestions concerning program direction (formulating short- and long-range program goals, objectives, and policies),
• Coordinates the use of various support mechanisms to achieve a balanced program within approved resource priorities and funding ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Makes recommendations, serves as a technical advisor to OHRCE Director.

• Serve as the Director of Communications/Public Affairs and as Special Assistant to the director of a major Military Medical Center.
• Expert advisor on Strategic Communications (SC) and Public Affairs (PA) initiatives on issues pertaining to media and community relations; communications; risk and crisis management; advocacy, outreach/ internal relations; plans and analysis.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the medical center, responds directly to media inquiries, advises senior leadership of areas of public/media interests, and recommends veterans proposed media responses before public release.
• Draft and review speeches, presentations, and videos for the medical center leadership for internal and external events.
• Liaison with international visitors, private groups, high-level officials of the DoD, flag officers, foreign embassies, international dignitaries, the Secretary of the Army, and other national and local representatives
• Direct and manage a staff of approximately 15 civilian administrative, public affairs and marketing personnel.
• Oversee the budget development and obligation of funds for the Office of Command Communications.
• Host regular meetings to engage team members and discuss communication/public affairs goals/mission, and current issues. Establish rapport with staff to focus on communication, objectives, motivation, cohesiveness, and trust and flexibility.
• Provide continuous feedback to employees regarding performance expectations and any noted deficiency and achievements.

As a/an Public Affairs Specialist at the GS-1035-12, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Communicating the Agency's programs and objectives and ongoing activities related to disaster declarations with all levels of management and Congressional officials.
• Analyzing social media statistics to determine and manage the effectiveness of the campaign with digital and social media activities in meeting stated goals.
• Participating in the development and coordination of social media campaigns.
• Independently utilizes social media as well as other platforms on a regular basis to implement and engage in online conversations including chats, webinars, and live events.

• This is a temporary appointment in the Excepted service with a full time work schedule.
• If required to travel to a disaster site, you may encounter hazardous working and/or living conditions, for example, no water or electricity and/or minimal lodging facilities.
• By applying for this position with SBA's US Small Business Administration , you can enjoy challenging but satisfying work and join a highly motivated and diverse team that helps families and businesses rebuild their lives after a disaster.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.

• Serves as editor of the post command information newspaper.
• Responsible for the newspaper's planning, management and operations, and the effective utilization of the command information.
• Edits reporters' stories and articles supplied by other sources to ensure compliance with regulations, policy, Associated Press style guide and good journalistic practice.
• Edits the Pentagram, as well as external new releases to resolve difficult questions of written grammar or style.

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist in the Office of Director, Office of Communication and Media Relations. Typical work assignments include:

• Managing the development, and execution of strategic public affairs programs and campaigns that convey complex information by leveraging all available communication channels and emerging technology.
• Designing communication strategies that define and convey messages to the intended audience anticipating impending potential ramifications and offering strategies and providing alternative actions and assessments to overcome impediments.
• Providing editorial oversight of speeches, scripts, news, and external audience.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the press, radio, television, other Federal, state, and local agencies, industries, and civic groups.

The Office of Strategic Communication is responsible for using communication to help the agency meet its mission and business goals. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Plans and leads a comprehensive and integrated public affairs program across the Office of Strategic Communication and agency service lines and offices that advance agency programs, goals, priorities or public policy initiatives, including developing standards operating
procedures as well as communication policy and procedures for handling sensitive information.

Advises management on the public affairs impact of proposed changes to agency programs, policies, and operations, including ensuring leadership has critical information with which to respond to urgent issues and ensuring enterprise staff and partners are aware of
information and the supporting rationale to respond to issues.

Supervises and oversees the research, writing, editing, and production of plans, products, public affairs materials and information (e.g., newsletters, press releases, news articles for publication in newspapers or periodicals, internal communications, explanatory materials,
etc.) about GSA activities and mission which build mutual understanding between the GSA and with partners, communities, and national and international organizations.

Leads a comprehensive program for capacity building and technical assistance in public affairs for constituencies which includes the use of generally accepted practices for communication and issues management, based upon current research, and serving as an expert advisor regarding the translation of key issues and strategies and promotion of key topics to targeted publics and constituencies.

Participates in directing, coordinating, and supervising of various staff through the supervision of the division by advising, guiding, and working closely with branch chiefs in the planning and accomplishment of assigned programs.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Public Health Advisor, you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:

• Planning, developing, and implementing public behavioral health programs in collaboration with local, state, other Federal and/or international governments and various public, nonprofit, and private and health related organizations.
• Reviewing congressional and legislative actions; assessing impact on public health program activities, initiatives, and policies; and initiating action accordingly.
• Conducting and/or assisting in the development and delivery of training courses (e.g., community planning, prevention and intervention, outreach strategies, data collection, etc.,); and assisting with special studies and/or demonstrations.

• Provides administrative functions for the branch.
• Identifies communications needs of a program area and develops informational materials that inform agency’s policies, programs, and services.
• Analyzes agency information program materials and offers recommendations for improving the delivery of program information to affected individuals and groups.
• Establishes and maintains contact with key officials within the agency and the general public.
• Responds to inquiries received by mail and over the telephone.
• The employee researches, writes, edits and generates agendas, and other communication pieces for events.