Scion Nonprofit Staffing is seeking a talented Communications Manager for a prestigious nonprofit organization and leading think tank based in Washington, DC.

This is a thrilling direct hire permanent position that comes with a hybrid work schedule and fosters a collaborative team environment!
As the Communications Manager, you'll be instrumental in amplifying the organization's impact by disseminating and promoting its work. This role presents an exciting chance to further develop skills in public policy and strategic communications.
Perks

• Exciting direct hire permanent opportunity
• Hybrid work schedule
• Team-oriented environment
• Health benefits package, generous paid vacation, annual performance-based bonus, public transportation benefit

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the communications team and policy analysts to execute a communications program targeting policymakers
• Drive media coverage through various channels, including research reports and op-eds
• Draft and schedule social media posts across multiple platforms
• Assist in promoting and executing public events and webinars
• Track media coverage and communications metrics, providing regular reports to staff and the board
• Copyedit and proofread communications materials

Qualifications

• Strong Writing and Communication Skills: Ability to effectively convey complex policy issues to diverse audiences.
• Media Relations Expertise: Experience in pitching stories to journalists and securing media coverage.
• Strategic Communication Abilities: Demonstrated strategic thinking in developing communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Experience in communications, preferably in media relations or public policy
• Strong writing and copyediting skills
• Familiarity with public policy and keen interest in technology and innovation issues
• Understanding of digital communications, including website content management
• Practical experience using social media to raise organizational profile and engage in public issues
• Personable and collaborative team player with exceptional organizational habits and ability to handle multiple projects
• Visual storytelling experience, such as producing video animations, is a plus

Compensation
This opportunity offers a starting annual salary of $80,000 plus full benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, retirement, generous paid vacation, annual performance-based bonus, public transportation benefit and more!

How to Apply
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and more information about your candidacy and interest today!

About Our Search Firm
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms in America and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times for over ten years running! More information about us can be found at www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com. Scion Nonprofit, a division of Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We believe in following best practices and considering all qualified applicants that apply with us and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent.