Senior Communications Associate

American Flood Coalition • Washington DC, WA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The American Flood Coalition (AFC), a nonpartisan group advancing resilient and equitable flood solutions, is seeking a Senior Communications Associate to turn complex flood policy into clear, compelling content. The role supports writing and editing across channels, including policy explainers, op-eds, and social campaigns, and helps grow AFC’s social media reach among members, policymakers, partners, and the public. The successful candidate is an exceptional writer who understands flood policy and the broader resilience space, thinks strategically about digital audiences, and can keep multiple projects on track in a fast-paced environment. The position is part of a small, collaborative team and reports to the Marketing and Communications Director. It is full-time and based at AFC’s Washington, DC headquarters, with a hybrid schedule: employees work in the DC office Tuesdays and Thursdays and may work from home Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in policy communications, public relations, editorial strategy, or journalism.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a track record of translating complex policy into clear, compelling language.
• Significant experience communicating scientific or technically complex topics to a variety of audiences.
• Sound judgment and comfort operating in fast-moving environments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in flood resilience, infrastructure, disaster recovery, or related public policy areas.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing social media strategies to grow audience engagement.
• Experience creating social content and using analytics tools to measure and improve performance.
• Visual content and short-form video skills using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical, scientific, and policy information into clear content for elected officials, residents, partners, and the public.
• Write and edit policy explainers, web pages, newsletters, reports, press releases, op-eds, and executive communications.
• Track state and federal legislative developments, summarize their impact, and prepare talking points and briefing materials for leadership.
• Develop messaging toolkits and narrative frameworks to help members and local elected leaders communicate about flood resilience.
• Partner with policy, government relations, and state teams to implement communications campaigns advancing legislative and policy goals.
• Support media relations by drafting statements and pitching stories.
• Coordinate with the Programs team to craft compelling narratives for members, partners, and donors.
• Help refine editorial processes and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate on platform-specific content that makes flood policy and resilience relevant and shareable.
• Assist in implementing AFC’s social media strategy across LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.
• Monitor the flood resilience policy and media landscape and identify opportunities for timely commentary.
• Track social and digital analytics, report on performance, and use findings to refine strategy.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, including a $0 monthly premium health insurance option for employees.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
• Up to $4,000 in relocation assistance for new employees living outside the D.C. metropolitan area.
• Hybrid work schedule, with office attendance Tuesdays and Thursdays and the option to work from home Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Company-sponsored outings, including happy hours, after-work activities, a holiday party, and an annual retreat.
• Office closure the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Modern office amenities, including gym access, snacks and drinks, and a collaborative floor plan with options to suit different workstyles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior