Public Affairs Specialist

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

As a part of the nation's central bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City supports a stable financial system. We work across a range of communities throughout our region and nation to foster understanding in our economy, the payments system, and financial institutions for people from all walks of life.

Together, we serve the public and each other in an innovative environment that values the highest ethical standards. Here you'll find support to develop, united in a clear and common purpose with a collaborative team.

The Denver Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is looking for a public affairs specialist to engage with the public and communicate proactively about the Bank’s people, research and resources. This role is highly collaborative, and you will build and maintain strategic relationships with the Bank’s external audiences. The Denver office is one of three Branches of the Kansas City Fed and is responsible for connecting with stakeholders across the three-state region of Colorado, Wyoming and the northern half of New Mexico.

As a key member of the team, you will work under the guidance of the district outreach director to achieve the Bank’s outreach goals, while managing and implementing the public outreach strategy for the Denver Zone.

You will work closely with the Denver Branch executive to identify public engagement and media opportunities with stakeholder groups across the region. In addition, this role will work with colleagues in the Kansas City, Oklahoma City and Omaha offices to advise on internal and external communications and content strategies, current events and reputational risks, while consulting on messaging and media preparation.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop, maintain and support reputation and relationship management, internally and externally.
• Proactively identify public engagement opportunities for the Branch executive to achieve Public Affairs strategy goals.
• Manage Branch executive and other subject matter expert speeches by scheduling, preparing and providing logistical support.
• Provide event support for Branch Executive’s involvement in events and media opportunities.
• Serve as a media relations and government relations contact for the Denver Branch.
• Identify and implement new opportunities for programs, partnerships or events to further the Bank’s strategic priorities in public outreach and relationship management.
• Write content for multiple external and internal digital platforms, including the Bank’s website, intranet, social media, and email marketing channels.
• May compose and deliver speeches to internal or external audiences.
• Develop strong relationships with colleagues and team members.
• Contribute to Public Affairs, Outreach and Communications Division initiatives and objectives across all Kansas City Fed offices, including Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Omaha and Denver.
• Support the use of contact management software and leverage data to track engagement opportunities and identify future engagement opportunities.
• Engage with stakeholders across Colorado, Wyoming and the northern half of New Mexico to highlight the value of the Federal Reserve and develop connections across the two states. Up to 25% travel may be required.

What You Bring:

• At least 6 or more years of relevant experience, including developing and executing strategic communications plans.
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, web content management, and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience in AP Style, copy writing, storytelling and content development.
• Prior media relations experience.
• Photography and/or video experience.
• General understanding of the Federal Reserve and its role. 
• Familiarity with social media and content management systems, customer relationship management tools and media monitoring tools.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and web design tools.
• Comfortable speaking to groups of all sizes. 
• Experience engaging with business communities in Colorado, Wyoming and the northern half of New Mexico.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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