Senior Coordinator, Strategic Communications (Contract)

National Park Foundation - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

The Senior Coordinator, Strategic Communications at the National Park Foundation plays a crucial role in enhancing the visibility and support for the organization and its programs. This contract position involves a variety of communications activities, including public relations, media relations, and digital communications, aimed at promoting the Foundation's mission and impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in developing and executing communications plans that raise visibility of the National Park Foundation
• Develop press materials including press releases, media statements, pitch letters, interview briefs, and other materials
• Write and copyedit communications materials including blogs, newsletters, reports, presentations, and more
• Support the development and implementation of proactive and reactive earned media strategies that elevate NPF's programs and impact across the country
• Maintain editorial calendars, media reports, and other tools to measure and report against the team's strategic objectives
• As needed, develop communications geared toward internal NPF audience
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in communications-related field
• Knowledge and understanding of public relations and communications best practices, trends, and analytics
• Exceptional communications skills - written, verbal, and visual
• Demonstrated flexibility in writing styles, both in creative and tactical materials
• Analytical thinking, research, and editing skills
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in an efficient and effective manner -- meets deadlines and related commitments
• Must be self-motivated and proactive, make sound decisions, and always exercise good judgment and professionalism
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative manner
• Experience using Cision, Monday, and PRNewswire a plus

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using Cision, Monday, and PRNewswire

Benefits

• Compensation of $40/hour
• Estimated 32-hour work week, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid work schedule for applicants from the DC Metro Area (DC, MD, VA)