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INTRODUCTION
The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. We believe that our future and our democracy depend on our ability to solve big problems—and that we need an effective federal government to do so. For more than 20 years, we have helped make this vision a reality, helping our government—the public institution most fundamental to our democracy—address current and future challenges.
Our staff is diverse in experience and perspective, but at our core, we share a lot of the same traits. We are mission-driven, creative, collaborative, optimistic and inclusive.
Our work is strategic, fast-paced and guided by our values:
We hire smart and friendly people who are great at what they do and good to one another in the process.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Partnership for Public Service seeks a Press Secretary to help develop and execute creative earned media strategies to communicate the Partnership’s mission, programs, research, activities and priorities. As the only nonprofit dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy, this position will play a key role in advancing the Partnership’s efforts to strengthen democracy, including ensuring a peaceful and effective presidential transition, restoring public trust in government and supporting a professional, nonpartisan civil service.
Reporting to the Senior Media Relations Manager, this person will maintain and develop relationships with the media; write supporting materials that include email pitches, talking points, press statements, media advisories and news releases; prepare key members of the organization for interviews; evaluate and report on the success of outreach; and other duties related to proactive media relations. This person will also work closely with the Senior Media Relations Manager on building and cultivating media relationships in the good government space, traditional media and nontraditional media; and with a wide variety of Partnership teams on discrete projects such as report releases.
The Press Secretary will work as part of an interdisciplinary communications team of marketing, graphic design, social media, editorial, media, and events staff, and as a result should be able to collaborate with others and contribute ideas. This person must be able to manage relationships and lead assigned projects from start to finish.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY COMPETENCIES
REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/REPORTING STRUCTURE
This position reports to the Senior Media Relations Manager. The position may supervise junior staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a hybrid (remote office) environment in Washington, DC, and requires the candidate to be a permanent resident in the Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia area. The person in this role is expected to work in the office, on average, two days per week. This position requires consistent use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer/scanner and MS Office.
In assessing employee performance at the Partnership, we consider collaboration, results, demonstration of our values and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Our performance review process runs the calendar year; we conduct a performance check-in at mid-year and complete a formal full-year assessment at year end. Salary increases are based on the full-year performance assessment.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time exempt position with regular work hours Monday-Friday, 9 am to 6 pm. Additional work hours and evening or weekend activities may be required.
TRAVEL
Local travel to various federal agencies and media outlets will be required. Some out-of-state and/or overnight travel may be required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The starting salary range for this position is $70,000-$95,000. The Partnership offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary; medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match; opportunities for training and development; commuter benefits; 15 days of annual leave per year, 10 days of sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off; and use of an on-site exercise facility.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
The Partnership is an inclusive organization that fosters learning, collaboration and respect. We actively recruit for diversity in our workplace, believing that a range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences contributes to our mission of revitalizing government. The Partnership for Public Service is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, caste, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, veteran status, disability; or on any other basis prohibited by law.
Full Time
Business Services
$122k-153k (estimate)
03/13/2024
06/24/2024
ourpublicservice.org
WASHINGTON, DC
200 - 500
1999
MAX STIER
$10M - $50M
Business Services
We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that strives for a more effective government for the American people.