The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, engaging, and self-directed individual to serve as the court's Director of Events and Communications. The primary focus of this role is to manage court events and outreach programs - such as the biennial Federal Circuit Judicial Conference and annual out-of-town court sessions - public information and media relations, and public court communications and publications.

Duties

This position reports directly to the Circuit Executive and Clerk of Court. For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please visit: https://cafc.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/HR/JobAnnouncements/CAFC-24-08-DirEventsCommunications.pdf.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Education At a minimum, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Specialized Experience CL-28 ($79,339 to $128,992): At a minimum, candidates must possess three years of specialized experience which provided the opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies, practices, and theories of event planning, public outreach and communications, and/or project management. CL-29 ($94,359 to $153,366): At a minimum, candidates must possess four years of specialized experience which provided the opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies, practices, and theories of event planning, public outreach and communications, and/or project management. Competencies In addition to the above minimum qualifications, successful candidates should possess one or more of the following competencies. Demonstrated project management experience in creating and managing programs or events. Demonstrated ability to possess sound judgement, poise, tact, and diplomacy when working with a variety of stakeholders, including judicial officers, senior executives, academic leadership, public officials, or similar C-suite level positions. Knowledge of and experience using SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office 365, and Adobe Acrobat. Exceptional writing and editing skills and experience producing public-facing documents and materials. Ability to work independently and to set priorities across multiple assignments, as well as to work cooperatively in a team environment. Excellent time management skills. Note: Due to the nature of this work, candidates must be able to travel and work off-site at a hotel or similar meeting location with advance notice. During events, incumbent may be on call or required to work for an extended number of hours over five to six days at a time. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment. Experience working in the federal judiciary. Experience in document, web, or graphic design and related software applications. Experience in working with the media or in a public information office. Familiarity and experience in public speaking to a variety of audiences. Professional credentials or certification in public relations, event/conference management, or project management.

Education

At a minimum, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit 717 Madison Place, N.W. Suite 410 Human Resources Washington, DC 20439 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]