Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? At Terrestris, we are changing the way small businesses hire. We are seeking a Visual Communication Specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) Information Technology (IT) Support to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the U.S Department of Agriculture. Join our team, grow your career, and crush your goals at Terrestris.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We approach this by forming strong client and team relationships through transparency. We strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary values to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Visual Communication Specialist at Terrestris do?

The vision for the USDA is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management. The USDA's mission is to provide economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve our Nation's natural resources through conservation, restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands

Specifically, this role serves to develop written and visual Communication Services for the Information Technology Division. You will develop
and implement outreach/communication activities by developing and compiling results/feedback from surveys, focus groups, and other engagements.

What does a typical day look like for the Visual Communication Specialist?

You will:

• Research analyze, and custom design visual materials relating to MRP program issues, field narratives, and correspondence
• Build and edit visual materials for slide presentation for ITD as requested within the timeline identified when tasked
• Maintain all visual assets in a graphic material library that includes all items produced under this contract and externally provided to the contractor by the government
• Remediate and maintain content on the interagency SharePoint Sites, sub-sites, lists, libraries, and content (including pages, workflows, and items)
• Develop and build intranet pages on emerging technologies as requested within the timeline identified when tasked
• Develop and compile results/feedback from surveys, focus groups, and other engagements
• Develop and maintain multimedia communication platforms ensuring information and visual designs are in compliance with USDA Web Standards and Style Guide

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the person we're looking for if you have:

• A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• At least three (3) years of experience as a multimedia or broadcast journalist, or in marketing communications, graphic design, or a related field
• The ability to write and produce engaging content for TV, radio, and/or online platforms
• Familiarity with web design principles and content production
• A working knowledge of MS Office, photo and video-editing software
• An understanding of project management principles
• Experience creating visual content for various platforms including social media, websites, internal communications, and marketing materials.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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