Culmen International is currently seeking a talented Communication Specialist to support the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE). The NICoE is dedicated to improving the lives of service members affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other invisible wounds of war through excellence in clinical care, research, and education. This position is 100% on -site, Bethesda, MD. 

As the headquarters of the 13-site Defense Intrepid Network for TBI and Brain Health (DIN), NICoE plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration among providers, researchers, and support staff dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war.

The success of the NICoE program depends on clear, consistent, and open communication between the program team, NICoE leadership, DoD, DHA, and WRNMMC, and NSA Bethesda.  This position serves to raise awareness, publicize and coordinate media, events, and above all share information for smooth operations and program efficiencies. Our staff will work with client leadership to assess the current communication plan, messaging, and channels and provide a recommendation for a way forward. Our efforts will focus on planning and executing media, public events, and campaigns to promote and support clinical programs, benefits, and features of DIN.  

Support includes the following work functions: 

• Support all program outreach efforts targeting various stakeholders  

• Support efforts to conceptualize and produce informational, educational, training, research, and analytical materials. 

• Support Communications team in creation and submission of NICoE content including, the annual report, newsletters, and other PMO deliverables 

• Develop social media strategy in line with Executive team guidance, to include regular delivery of content and updates to internal and external audiences 

• Engage with Public Affairs for approvals and clearances of communications materials 

• Assess the level of outreach success on an ongoing basis, recommending any changes to the outreach strategy. 

• Create engaging graphics, text, image, and video content.  

• Support media efforts including photography/videography projects 

• Report on online reviews and feedback from customers and fans 

• Provide distinguished visitor and tour support for NICoE 

• Support response to taskers as needed 

• A minimum of three years of responsible work experience relevant to media relations, communications, marketing, and/or design; or 

• A minimum of one year of experience relevant to media relations, communications, marketing, and/or design paired with a relevant bachelor’s degree 

• Experience with social media strategy, design, and management, including skills such as graphic design, photography, writing.
• Experience developing professional executive content such as presentations or briefings 

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations.  With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world.  We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.