What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Coordinator position at Formosan Association for Public Affairs?
Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: Executive Director
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Organization Description
Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) is a D.C.-based grassroots nonprofit advocacy organization. With more than 40 chapters nationwide, FAPA empowers grassroot advocacy, civic engagement and public education advancing policies to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations and support Taiwan’s international standing.
Position Overview
FAPA is seeking a proactive, creative, and policy-aware Communications Coordinator to strengthen the organization’s visual and digital communications. The ideal candidate combines strong graphic design and social media content creation skills with an understanding of U.S.-Taiwan relations and the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, concise, and engaging public-facing content.
This position plays a key role in implementing FAPA’s brand identity across digital and print materials, managing day-to-day social media content, coordinating website content and updates, developing publications and multimedia content, and communicating FAPA's advocacy priorities effectively to both English- and Mandarin-speaking audiences.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Brand Implementation
- Apply and maintain FAPA’s brand guidelines consistently across all digital and print communications.
- Guide local chapters on their usage of the brand guidelines.
Content Creation
- Create all graphics, videos and visual assets for social media, publications, advocacy campaigns, development campaigns, events, and other organizational needs.
- Develop and adapt policy-related content for social media, publications, email communications, FAPA’s website, and other communication platforms.
- Translate policies into clear, concise, and engaging visual-driven digital content across different media.
- Collaborate with policy team to ensure accuracy and consistency in communications.
- Create events and promotional collateral for all events, and campaigns (including program handbook, digital flyers, social media posts, and as needed).
Social Media Management
- Manage FAPA’s day-to-day social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X and LinkedIn, Line.
- Draft, adapt, schedule, and publish platform-specific content, including captions, short-form videos, and other multimedia content to maximize engagement and advance FAPA’s advocacy goals.
- Support rapid-response communications and live social media coverage and posting during events, campaigns, congressional actions, and advocacy initiatives.
- Monitor social media trends, analytics, and audience engagement to improve content performance and outreach strategies.
- Prepare monthly communications and analytics reports, including audience growth, engagement metrics, and content performance insights.
Website Maintenance and Updates
- Maintain and regularly update FAPA’s website content to ensure information is current, accurate, and consistent with FAPA’s messaging.
- Coordinate with staff to update policy, advocacy, event, chapter, and organizational content on the website in a timely manner.
Publications Design
- Lead the development, editing, and distribution of FAPA publications and communications materials, including, FAPA Update, FAPA News, and other printed and digital materials.
- Maintain and organize digital communications assets and content archives.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
The ideal candidate possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities below:
- Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in Canva, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite, or comparable design tools
- Strong video editing, and multimedia storytelling
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with strong editorial judgement
- Familiarity with website content management systems and email marketing platforms
- Strong understanding of U.S.-Taiwan relations and U.S. legislative processes, with the ability to identify and translate key policy developments into well-designed content
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Proficiency in both English and Mandarin
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, Graphic Design, International Relations, Political Science, or related fields.
- Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in communications, digital content, social media, graphic design, or related fields.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $60,000 – 68,000
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off including two weeks of vacation, sick leave and personal days
- All federal holidays off
- Office closure from December 25 to January 1
- Employer-matched 401(k) plan after 90 days of employment
- Transit benefits
- Professional development opportunities
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following items by emailing hr@fapa.org with the subject line "Communications Coordinator Application – [Your Name]" by 10/19/2026.
- Resume
- Cover letter, and
- Portfolio or relevant work samples demonstrating graphic design, social media, and digital content creation experiences
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Eligibility Requirements
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
FAPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Salary : $60,000 - $68,000