Public Affairs Officer

This is role is a “Primary” staff position and the selected candidate will direct all matters related to internal and external public affairs matters. This position reports directly to the Squadron Commander
Responsibilities:
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Work with the commander on all public affairs matters.
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Actively work toward advancing in the Public Affairs Specialty Track.
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Implement and manage a Public Affairs Program which includes the following
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Maintain content on the squadron website to ensure it is up to date and meets guidelines and policies of CAP
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Ensure that content is regularly posted on all squadron social media sites (twitter, facebook, etc)
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Ensure notable squadron events are recognized by release of information such as press releases or posts to group/wing/national media
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Lead open-house and other outreach/recruiting activities.
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Comply with CAPR 190-1 and other public affairs publications to include
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Keep up to date media list, crisis communications plan.
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Regularly update public affairs plan and inform commander of the status of public affairs.
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Conduct an Internal Information Program. This includes training members on social media policy and enforcing branding guidelines.
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Conduct an External Information Program to include Media and Community Relations.
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Ensure National's Public Affairs objectives and missions are met.