Communications Coordinator

TITLE:                              Communications Coordinator

REPORTS TO:                 Director of Communications and Public Affairs

LOCATION:                     Washington, DC and Partially Remote

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Coordinator supports the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) marketing and communications efforts to amplify the organization’s mission and impact. Reporting to the Director of Communications and Public Affairs, the role helps execute communications initiatives across digital, print, and event platforms by producing visual, written, and audio content, managing assets and deliverables for programs and events, and maintaining CHCI’s digital presence and brand consistency. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and collaborative team player who brings creativity to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Support the implementation of CHCI’s integrated communications strategy to strengthen brand awareness and visibility across digital and print channels.
• Develop, edit, and help publish multimedia content (photos, videos, reels, podcast clips, etc.) for social media, the website, email campaigns, and other platforms in collaboration with internal teams.
• Help create event and campaign materials such as banners, booklets, social media graphics, and marketing collateral to promote CHCI events and programs and drive participation.
• Support CHCI’s storytelling and impact work by helping produce and distribute assets like annual reports, impact materials, and CHCI’s organizational podcast.
• Support event, sponsor, and media deliverables by tracking benefit fulfillment and timelines, coordinating communications assets, and assisting with the CHCI press inbox and media outreach.
• Help track communications metrics to measure marketing success.
• Assist with managing tools such as Mailchimp, Sprout Social, Flickr, SharePoint Folders, and project trackers.
• Provide administrative support by coordinating internal communications activities and team meetings and conducting research to support marketing initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 1–3 years of experience in communications, digital media, or marketing (including internships and volunteer experience).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience creating visual and video content for social media and websites.
• Basic knowledge of photo and video editing tools (e.g., Canva, CapCut, or similar).
• Proficiency with communications tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, and major social media platforms.
• Basic familiarity with podcast and audio production.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to brand consistency.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the Latino community, with a specific focus on first-generation college students and graduates and Generation Z.
• Commitment to CHCI’s mission and values.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, media, or a related field.
• Experience working with policy organizations and/or Capitol Hill.
• Spanish-language proficiency (written and spoken).

BENEFITS

CHCI offers an array of competitive benefits to its employees:

• Flexibility for Telework
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage
• Life Insurance Coverage for Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• WMATA SmarTrip Benefit/Parking Subsidy
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid federal holidays.
• Paid Time Off - Vacation and Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance Option
• An organization-wide winter break between 12/25 and 1/1

About the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 1978, dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders in the United States. CHCI provides leadership, public service, and policy experiences in the nation’s capital to outstanding Latino students and young professionals from throughout the nation. CHCI manages a network of over 4,400 highly accomplished alumni, providing a pipeline of Latino talent to corporations, government, and nonprofits, to ensure the interests of the Latino community are represented across all sectors of society. CHCI also convenes a variety of thought leaders that include Members of Congress, other public officials, corporate executives, advocates, and thought leaders to discuss issues facing the Latino community and our nation and identify solutions that can be implemented in policy and practice.

CHCI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, belief or spirituality, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, matriculation, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, personal appearance, political affiliation, credit information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000