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Protocol Specialist

Lawelawe Technology Services
Elizabeth, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026
About The Role

The Protocol Specialist will provide administrative and mission-support services. This role supports the Commanding Officer's office in delivering a world-class visitor experience, managing distinguished visitor programs, and executing official ceremonies and Command-level events at one of the Coast Guard's most critical aviation facilities This role is contingent upon contract award.

Essential Functions

  • ALC tours: Organizing and coordinating base-wide tours, including itineraries and transportation, for distinguished visits (i.e., Congressional staff, USCG Flag Officers, DHS Staff, other governmental agencies, etc.).
  • Conduct weekly tours (or when scheduled) for newly hired employees, visitors, and others as directed by the Command.
  • Leading specialized tours of ALC for visiting groups (i.e., civic organizations, government representatives, schools, and other designated groups).
  • Guest Escort and Itineraries        
  • Greeting arriving aircraft.        
  • Arranging for transportation for visitors.        
  • Escorting guests throughout the base complex.        
  • Managing and coordinating visitor itineraries.
  • Command Briefings, Meetings and Conference Rooms: Setting up and operating audio/visual equipment for meetings.        
  • Managing and coordinating the schedule for the Commanding Officer’s Conference Rooms, including operating equipment, updating metric boards, and handling related tasks.     
  • Attending designated meetings as directed by the CG-AIR Command, recording minutes, and publishing them.        
  • Maintaining and updating weekly briefing materials.
  • Keeping the Command Brief (ALC101) current and accurate.
  • Regularly attend meetings as required.
  • Ceremonies, Social Functions, and Events at CG-AIR (or other USCG domains as needed)        
  • Planning and managing ceremonies, including retirements, promotions, awards, and other events. This includes handling invitations, scripts, speeches, and programs as needed.        
  • Providing support on protocol matters, particularly with invitations, scripts, and programs.        
  • Organizing and assisting in hosting social functions for the Wardroom (Officers).       Coordinating the recognition program for Enlisted Person of the Quarter, working with USCG Public Affairs, and local media.
  • Assisting the CG-AIR Commanding Officer’s Secretary. Assisting with other ALC and Command Administrative duties.
  • Provide admin support to senior leadership administrative staff and perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Strong English communication skills (written/verbal)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Able to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight
  • 2 years of protocol and event planning experience, including etiquette or protocol for senior military/civilian officials and dignitaries
  • Must obtain Protocol Specialist certification within 12 months of hire
  • Public Trust

Preferred

  • 1 year experience with ALMIS and AMMIS systems

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