ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Company: Next City
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Job Description:
Company: National Council of Jewish WomenJob title: Associate
Director of CommunicationsPosition type: Full-timeLocation:
Washington, D.C.Salary range: $80,000-$95,000NCJW seeks an
Associate Director of Communications to join our team in amplifying
and elevating the critical issues impacting women, children, and
families in the United States and Israel. Our newly revitalized
Communications Department shapes the narrative that drives impact
and broadens NCJW's audience. The successful Associate Director has
an expertise in strategic communications and government affairs and
is a dynamic storyteller who can translate complex policy and
issues for a diverse national constituency including partners,
donors, policymakers, other stakeholders, and the public.The ideal
candidate is an outstanding communications professional unafraid of
bold and ambitious goals, who can juggle multiple priorities amidst
tight deadlines; who is excited about growing their management
experience; and who brings a successful track record of translating
institutional priorities to audience-focused communications in
fast-paced environments. They will be values-driven, agile,
curious, adaptable, and foster an environment of joy and
collaboration while amplifying the voices of change-makers across
the country. This role reports to the Director of
Communications.Role Accountabilities:Strategy
- Support the creation of high-impact strategic campaigns focused
on strong calls to action across both online and offline
channels.
- Lead efforts to develop overall communication and public
relations activities (traditional, digital, and social) to help
advance NCJW's advocacy agenda while building awareness and
affinity for the organization.
- Identify opportunities to support organizational initiatives
and develop communications materials and campaigns to promote and
publicize these activities.
- Build and foster collaborative relationships with other
departments within the organization to stay informed and abreast of
new and ongoing initiatives.
- Directly manage the Digital Media Specialist toward the goal of
maximizing the online presence and visibility of NCJW.Media
Relations
- Establish and nurture relationships with reporters, editors,
media outlets - traditional and non-traditional; develop and
implement proactive and reactive media strategy that is informed by
those relationships.
- Support the Communications team in accurately and swiftly
identifying, engaging, and responding to trending news events,
issues, and legislation of national importance, often requiring
sensitive judgment calls in emerging issues affecting women,
children, and families.
- Oversee the development and production of graphics and design
products that advance NCJW's strategic priorities, particularly for
use in social media and email.
- Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such
as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial
board memos, social media toolkits, and communications
strategies.Government and Public Affairs
- Support NCJW's advocacy efforts by aligning communications
strategies with federal, state, and local government initiatives,
focusing on the organization's core priorities, including expanding
abortion access, protecting voting rights, advancing civil rights,
and promoting gender-based and economic justice.
- Develop and implement public affairs strategies to ensure
NCJW's voice is represented in legislative discussions, government
hearings, and public policy debates.
- Collaborate with NCJW's State Policy Advocacy Network and
Action Teams to create content that educates and mobilizes
constituents on key issues and legislative priorities.
- Work closely with the Government Relations and Advocacy
Department to communicate NCJW's positions on judicial appointments
and federal court cases, ensuring that messaging around key rulings
is timely and impactful.
- Engage with elected officials, policymakers, and public
agencies to foster relationships and amplify NCJW's policy
priorities through media, public relations, and digital
campaigns.Content Development
- Support the development, distribution, and maintenance of all
organizational and programmatic content for digital and print media
- newsletters, web and blog posts, one-pagers, brochures, ads,
infographics, videos, and more.
- Oversee or build/design both print and digital products rooted
in an understanding of social justice and advocacy, including but
not limited to, digital graphics, fact sheets, infographics,
fundraising reports, flyers, invitations, presentations, and
advertisements.
- Create branded templates for documents, presentations, and
collateral material to be used by NCJW staff and Sections (local
chapters).Management
- Assist in managing the Communications Department by:
- Acting as lead department staff in Communications Director's
absence.
- Supervising 1-2 communications staff and/or interns by
overseeing work, providing feedback and coaching, and ensuring a
cohesive and coherent team-wide approach to advancing NCJW
priorities.
- Working with Communications Director to plan annual
communications work and related budget.
- Occasionally serving as liaison to NCJW CEO when director are
not available.
- Staffing NCJW CEO for in-person priority D.C. events.
- Developing and facilitating department planning, calendaring,
and related meetings.
- Managing vendor relationships and corresponding project
management.Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, public
relations, marketing, digital content development, or related
fields.
- A deep appreciation for the history and lived practices within
Jewish tradition, culture, identities, community, and the issues
and diverse communities for which NCJW advocates.
- Experience working on progressive, issue-based advocacy,
digital marketing, and public awareness campaigns, as well as
communicating complex issues to a variety of targeted
audiences.
- Strong understanding of policy, government, and the legislative
processes, with experience in translating complex policy issues
into clear and compelling communication.
- Outstanding oral and written communication with attention to
detail and AP style.
- Ability to develop a compelling, nuanced, and strategic brand
and story that reaches a broad range of audiences and stakeholders,
especially as it relates to digital engagement.
- Proven ability to develop strategic communications plans that
support advocacy efforts and public affairs initiatives, including
working with elected officials, policymakers, and governmental
agencies.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, directing, and managing
content for various multimedia platforms, including website, social
media, print, newsletter, and email.
- Ability to manage one's time and priorities with competing
responsibilities and multiple stakeholders.
- Well-developed public relations skills and ability to respond
to situations with cultural and political appropriateness and
sensitivity.
- Intellectual curiosity, and receptivity to feedback.
- A commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging; a passion for social justice and NCJW's mission.
- This position requires the candidate to be based in the
Washington, DC Metro area, with in-office work expected at least
2-3 days per week.BenefitsPaid Federal and Jewish Holidays. NCJW
offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including 30+
paid Federal and Jewish Holidays each year, plus paid vacation
time, sick time, and extensive paid leave. In addition, NCJW offers
a retirement savings account with employer match, health insurance,
dental, vision, disability insurance, professional development,
life insurance, flexible spending account, trans health coverage,
transit benefits, short-term disability insurance, long-term
disability insurance, and abortion procedure funding.NCJW is an
Equal Opportunity EmployerAt National Council of Jewish Women, we
are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and
accountability. We honor the wisdom, insights, perspectives, and
experiences of diverse viewpoints, and recognize that many critical
voices have been underrepresented in Jewish organizational life and
nonprofit organizations as a whole for too long. We welcome
applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual, and
cultural backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and
recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate, and administer all
personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation,
national origin, culture, age, creed, disability, ancestry, medical
condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship
status, or any other protected status.About NCJWNational Council of
Jewish Women (NCJW) is the oldest Jewish feminist civil rights
organization working for equity and justice for women, children,
and families in the United States and Israel. Through the efforts
of our 210,000 grassroots advocates and 50 local sections, NCJW
combines education, direct service, and advocacy to affect lasting
social change at the local, state, and national levels.We approach
our work Jewishly and through the intersections of gender,
economic, and racial justice to center those most impacted. NCJW's
intersectional work in progressive and Jewish spaces has resulted
in deep partnerships with secular and faith-based human rights
organizations, BIPOC-led grassroots organizations, and governmental
allies. NCJW has lead roles in many civil rights coalitions and
legacy networks.
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