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Senior Coordinator, Strategic Communications (Environmental Advocacy Nonprofit, Long-term contract)

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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    Job Type:Full Time
    Job Type:Temporary
    End Date:September 30, 2025
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Compensation:USD $23 - $25 / hour
    Areas of Focus:Education, Environment & Sustainability, Job & Workplace, Philanthropy, Policy

    Description

    The Choice is managing the employment of a long-term contract opportunity for our client, a prominent environmental advocacy organization.

    The organization is experiencing an exciting growth period. The position will be a 32 hour a week contract approximately through September 2025 while they evaluate the possibility of FTE next Fall.

    The ideal candidate will have/will be:

    • 3+ years of experience in a communications-related field, with a strong understanding of public relations and media strategies.
    • Demonstrated flexibility in writing styles, with an ability to switch between creative and tactical materials.
    • Experience with Cision, Monday.com, and PRNewswire are a plus.
    • Open and able to commit to a long-term contract
    • An interest and or/previous experience working in environmental advocacy a large plus!

    This position will play a crucial role in supporting public relations, media relations, corporate partnerships, and digital communications, with a focus on building awareness and visibility for the organization. Job duties and responsibilities will include:

    • Assist in the development and execution of communications plans to enhance the visibility of the organization and its programs.
    • Create press materials, including press releases, media statements, pitch letters, and interview briefs.
    • Write and edit various communications materials, such as blogs, newsletters, reports, and presentations.
    • Support proactive and reactive earned media strategies to promote the organization’s mission and achievements.
    • Maintain editorial calendars and media reports to track and measure the success of communications efforts.
    • Develop internal communications for the organization’s audience as needed.
    • Collaborate closely with team members to ensure projects align with strategic objectives and deadlines.

    The office is very centrally located to Metro, close walking distance to many Metro lines. They are a hybrid organization, requiring 8-10 days a month in the office.

    Full Covid vaccination and at least one booster is required for employment.

    Salary: $23-25/hr

    Benefits information available upon first interview.

    The Choice is managing the employment of a long-term contract opportunity for our client, a prominent environmental advocacy organization.

    The organization is experiencing an exciting growth period. The position will be a 32 hour a week contract approximately through September 2025 while they evaluate the possibility of FTE next Fall.

    The ideal candidate will have/will be:

    • 3+ years of experience in a communications-related field, with a strong understanding of public relations and media strategies.
    • Demonstrated flexibility in writing styles, with an ability to switch between creative and tactical materials.
    • Experience with Cision, Monday.com, and PRNewswire are a plus.
    • Open and able to commit to a long-term contract
    • An interest and or/previous experience working in environmental advocacy a large plus!

    This position will play a crucial role in supporting public relations, media relations, corporate partnerships, and digital communications, with…

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
    Washington, DC, USA

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