Overview
Abacus Technology is seeking a Communications Strategist to host guests and facilitate activities and events in support of the ISS launches at Kennedy Space Center.ย This is a full-time position.ย
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with all ISS organizations to compile a guest nominations list for each launch.
- Coordinate with NASA KSC Launch Guest Operations staff to invite and communicate with the nominated guests.
- Coordinate with NASA KSC Launch Guest Operations staff to make logistical arrangements for launch guest activities โ securing buses, reserving OSB 2 5th floor for viewing event, procuring catering services.
- Coordinate with ISS Ground Processing and Research Project Office to communicate timelines and logical details
- Arrange for guest speaker for launch guest viewing event.
- On launch day: meet guests at guest center, check in guests, welcome guests, load buses and escort to OSB2, host guests during launch viewing event.
- Support/coordinate potential tours for ISS Program Office leadership and guests. UB Front Office may take lead if the manager for ISS is involved.
- Provide summary of all event activities that occurred before, during, and after the launch to the Exploration Research and Technology (ER&T) Senior Management Team.
Qualifications
5+ years experience in communications and public relations.ย Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, writing, or a related field.ย Proficient in oral and written communications; writing and editing; and problem solving.ย Must be a US citizen.
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Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled