Communications Coordinator

DC Public Charter School Board•Washington, DC

7d•$62,507 - $71,031•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Coordinator reports to the Communications Director and supports the External Affairs Department of DC PCSB in developing and distributing clear, engaging content across DC PCSB’s communications platforms. The Communications Coordinator will write and edit content, produce email communications, support social media and website updates, and create graphics that reflect DC PCSB’s brand. The coordinator will also maintain media and distribution lists, help keep communications projects on schedule, and assist with events and major publications such as the annual report. Ideally, candidates should have 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong writing and organizational skills, and attention to detail, and be professionally curious and passionate about public education and DC’s public charter school sector.

Requirements

2–4 years of professional experience in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related role.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
You’re a team player who takes initiative to make things happen and values building solid relationships to collaborate fully on projects.
You must express comfort and willingness to discuss, learn, and implement DC PCSB’s Mission, Vision, and Values, using them to build relationships, navigate conversations, and engage in continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with digital accessibility best practices (e.g., alt text, plain language) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in writing, editing, and posting content for blog posts, newsletters, social media, and the DC PCSB website.
Build, format, test, and distribute email newsletters and announcements using Mailchimp or a similar email marketing platform.
Develop graphics using established templates and brand standards.
Support the layout, design, and visual presentation of digital communications to ensure they are engaging, accessible, and consistent with DC PCSB’s brand.
Track assignments, deadlines, reviews, and approvals to help communications projects remain on schedule.
Help collect, organize, and track content for the annual report and other key publications.
Assist with drafting and formatting memos, presentations, talking points, and other communications materials.
Work with the External Affairs Department and other departments to support consistent messaging and branding across platforms.
Monitor local and national education news, social media conversations, and community feedback, share relevant insights with the team, and help identify opportunities to highlight DC PCSB’s work.
Track and report on basic performance metrics for email, social media, and the website to help the team measure the effectiveness of its communications.
Maintain and update media contacts, key contact lists, and email distribution lists.
Coordinate logistics and provide staffing support for events, conferences, and other public-facing activities, such as the summer graduation event.
Provide administrative and project support to the Communications Team as needed.