Program Specialist

Full-time other-general

Summary This position is located at the Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska. Responsibilities Maintains liaison by telephone and personal contact with local Congressional staff, the public, members of the Armed Forces, clergy of various faiths, and individuals in responsible civic position in matters pertaining to internments. Develops, implements, and evaluates public awareness, educational and outreach plans for FMNC with emphasis on its mission, responsibilities, and delivery of burial benefits. Performs work related to public affairs activities such as coordinating media interviews, developing communication plans, and coordinating agency information programs. Organizes and coordinates print and broadcast media interviews with key NCA and FMNC Director and oversees all arrangements with the media involving FMNC activities and outreaches. Participates in outreach within the local community to keep stakeholders abreast of VA burial entitlements, and cemetery happenin...