**SUMMARY** Provide support to the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) to inform and educate target audiences on Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) activities and interests. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** + Coordinate and communicate with PAOs from other organizations to include, MCCDC, MCSC and ONR and industry. + Plan, prepare and coordinate with other staff for visitors to the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. + Assist the PAO in planning, preparing, and coordinating public relations meetings, news conferences, briefings, and information releases with the media (press, television, radio, etc.). + Plan and coordinate, to include personnel and logistics, enabling a MCWL/FD exhibit and presence at trade shows and public displays relative to the venue specific message. + Prepare focused topical media products in support of a specific message as provided by the G3. + Promote and support experimentation events and document experiments for use in public affair events. + Provide graphic design technical support. + Develop conceptual, strategic, and dynamic design solutions for MCWL/FD approval. + Operate and maintain audio visual equipment, providing for processing and handling of exposed film, production of video, and perform audio visual work in the production of training and presentation aids. + Develop and produce creative video storytelling that promote organizational interests and work of the MCWL/FD. + Create and produce a variety of printed and collateral materials, mockups, presentation boards and visual products that promote organizational interests and work. + Provide information, knowledge, social media, SharePoint, shared-drive management, and WEB design support. + Maintain regular and punctual attendance. + Perform other duties as required. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** None. **Job Requirements:** **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor's degree in Communications or a similar discipline preferred. + Knowledge of Marine Corps public affairs operations and multimedia skills to include broadcast, print, video, and internet. + Must possess comprehensive knowledge of the Marine Corps, its missions, force structure, warfighting concepts, tactics, techniques, procedures, doctrine. In addition, must possess a working knowledge of the Marine Corps Warfighting Concepts and the combat development process. + Demonstrated knowledge of the Expeditionary Force Development System and the organization and missions of ONR and MCWL. + Understanding of the Marine Corps and Joint requirements development process. + Experience in military experimentation and integrating operational concepts and requirements into new and emerging technologies. + Knowledge and understanding of the conduct of military and Marine Corps operations (TTPs and technologies). + Working knowledge of graphic art principles, graphic design, branding, web design illustration techniques, use of typography, printing, and the elements of layout. + Must have an intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite. + Writing skills commensurate with article submission to military publications. + Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision, be exceedingly well organized and flexible. + Must obtain and maintain a valid Secret Security clearance (generally, this requires U.S. Citizenship). + Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks. **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS** + Defense Information School graduate preferred. + Demonstrated skill in presenting information, verbally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills to desired quals. **WORK SCHEDULE** Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project. **TRAVEL** The expected travel time is less than 50%. **DRIVING REQUIREMENTS** Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 50%. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** Work is performed primarily in an office setting and occasionally in a trade show environment. May be exposed to sharp objects, some heat, loud noise, chemicals, and vibration. Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** Frequent sitting, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing; occasional walking or standing, occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. **_Compliance:_** _To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website,_ _https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/_ _We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor_ _We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law._ _https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal\_opportunity_ _Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i)._ _Executive Order 11246, as amended, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees._ **Requisition ID:** 3803