Public Engagement Specialist (Emerging Voices)/ Viešųjų programų specialistas (-ė)

DUTIES:

The Public Engagement Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer and supervises one local employee (Public Engagement Assistant). The Public Engagement Specialist is the leading LE Staff adviser for the Mission’s Public Diplomacy (PD) engagement with the emerging voices (EV) audience sector:  primarily youth, minorities, and others who are able to influence Lithuanian attitudes toward the U.S. using new, often digital, communication networks rather than prominent protocol positions or established institutions.  Plans, develops, coordinates, oversees, and evaluates impact of all PD activities, projects and initiatives to engage EV audience sectors.  Tracks trends in emerging networks through direct engagement, research, polling and statistical analysis and analytics.  Designs and recommends PD strategies to connect with EV audience sectors to promote understanding of and support for U.S. policy and dispel inaccurate perceptions. Coordinates the Mission’s exchange programs for EV audiences.

EXPERIENCE:

• This position requires at least four years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural, or multinational work environment with marketing, public relations, communication, or education duties as a significant part of the job is required. 

Education Requirements:

• University degree in communications, journalism, international affairs, American or intercultural studies, marketing or local equivalent is required.

LANGUAGE:

• Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.  Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Lithuanian is required. This may be tested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in (Vilnius, Lithuania) may receive a compensation package that includes health insurance, meal allowance, holiday bonus and 10 extra days-off during USA holidays.

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