Communications Coordinator

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington • North Bethesda, MD

4d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is seeking a highly organized Communications Coordinator to support its Communications team. This role will focus on coordinating department projects, supporting communications campaigns, assisting with events and donor experiences, and ensuring efficient and consistent workflow. The Communications Coordinator will act as the operational hub, managing projects, deadlines, and inter-team communication, transforming ideas into well-executed communications, events, and experiences. This position is ideal for an individual who excels at organization, thrives on bringing order to complexity, and is dedicated to team success.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in communications, project coordination, event support, or a related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and project management tools such as ClickUp.
• Sound judgment, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented approach in fast-paced or changing environments.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to anticipate needs and manage multiple competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Jewish customs, traditions, and community life, or a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department meetings, schedules, calendars, and planning activities.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, notes, and follow-up items.
• Maintain project trackers, timelines, planning materials, templates, and shared resources.
• Help keep projects organized, deadlines visible, and priorities moving forward.
• Coordinate communications projects across campaigns, email, web, content, and organizational initiatives.
• Track deliverables and help ensure materials move smoothly through the appropriate review and production process.
• Prepare, proofread, and format communications materials, presentations, and planning documents.
• Assist with planning and execution of Federation events and donor experiences.
• Coordinate event materials, logistics, vendors, planning documents, and other operational details.
• Provide on-site event support, including setup, registration, guest support, and breakdown.
• Help identify and resolve planning gaps before events occur.
• Partner with colleagues across Communications, Development, and other departments to coordinate projects and information.
• Build strong working relationships with vendors, venues, and external partners.
• Help ensure stakeholders have the information, materials, and support they need to keep projects and events moving successfully.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off, including Jewish holidays
• Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave (after one year)
• Commuter bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed