Administrative & Program, Strategic Communications, Events, Digital and Writing Support

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Contract Opportunity

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) requires:

I. Administrative & Program Support

1. Administrative Support

• Manages day-to-day operations, calendars, emails, and documentation.


• Supports travel, meetings, communications, and stakeholder engagement.


• Maintains databases, tracks metrics, and ensures document quality.

2. Metrics Analyst

• Tracks and analyzes engagement across platforms.


• Evaluates communication effectiveness and provides strategic insights.


• Prepares performance reports and dashboards to inform decision-making.

II. Strategic Communications

1. Strategic Communications

• Develops and refines communication strategies aligned with NSF goals.


• Supports integration of digital, multimedia, and written materials.


• Uses audience feedback to improve campaigns.

III. Event Support

1. Events Coordinator

• Manages logistics for NSF meetings, conferences, and exhibits.


• Supports event design, execution, and vendor coordination.


• Ensures compliance with accessibility standards; some travel required.

2. Event Planning & Management

• Plans and manages high-profile and quick-turnaround events.


• Coordinates venue logistics, signage, security, catering, etc.

3. Speaker & RSVP Management

• Recommends and manages event speakers.


• Handles invitation/RVSP platforms, speaker prep, and coordination.

4. Event Communication & Reports

• Provides surveys, reports, and weekly updates on event progress.

V. Digital Services

1. Graphic Design & Animation

• Designs visuals, infographics, illustrations, and animations for various platforms.


• Ensures branding and accessibility compliance.

2. Web Design & Development

• Supports NSF.gov content updates, layout design, and CMS (Drupal) work.

3. Digital Asset Management

• Archives and manages multimedia assets; advises on copyright and permissions.

VI. Writing Support

1. Speechwriting

• Drafts speeches, testimonies, and leadership messaging.

2. Content Creation

• Writes blogs, articles, press releases, and summaries of scientific work.

3. Social Media

• Develops SEO-optimized and accessible social media content.

4. Scriptwriting

• Creates scripts for video/podcast content tailored to various audiences.

5. Editing & QA

• Edits all written content for style, grammar, plain language, and accessibility.

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