Communications Assistant, Education Statistics Job Location US-Remote | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-Chicago | US-MD-Columbia | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-WA-Seattle | US-MA-Waltham Job ID 12996 Job Location United States Category Communications/Marketing/Public Relations Overview Join AIR as a Communications Assistant with our Education Statistics team. The mission of our team of experts is to provide statistical evidence that is meaningful, timely, accurate, and trustworthy. Our Education Statistics portfolio focuses on the development, collection, analysis, and communication of international, national, and state statistics. Our primary practice hubs are: Measurement and statistics in large-scale surveys Standards and assessment Our Education Statistics team is driven by our mission to make the world a better, more equitable place. AIR's Education Statistics program area is seeking a Communications Assistant to work with our clients across Education Statistics, including, but not limited to, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) within the Department of Education, to provide support for education-related communications strategy, including product conceptualization; design and production of print- and web-based products; and outreach planning including social media campaign activities. AIR is looking for someone with concise and compelling writing skills for outreach, experience working in a communications role, and knowledge and interest in communications as a field. This knowledge or interest can be conveyed as a specialty or technical skills beyond those listed here and could include graphic design, UX/UI design for website design, web tracking with Google Analytics and SEO, A/V products, etc. Additional skills include ability to work independently, integrate feedback from multiple sources quickly, identify content related to the interests of our clients, comply with branding requirements, contribute to and implement project plans, and clearly communicate about tasks and priorities. Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the Unites States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. About AIR: Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world. AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here. Responsibilities The responsibilities for the position include: Design and develop a variety of products to engage NCES audiences in person and virtually that can be used across NCES outreach, including the NCES website, national and international conferences, and social media. Contribute to strategy for NCES dissemination and identify measurements for success that can be measured regularly through tools such as Google Analytics and Sprout Social. Continually following current events and information on education that may affect NCES outreach materi