Communications Director or Manager

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Communications Director or Manager

Coalition for Smarter Growth - District of Columbia (DC Metro Area)

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The Coalition for Smarter Growth is a division of the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) and is hiring a Communications Director or Manager. The Communications Director has a passion for positive change and is tasked with development and execution of strategic and day-to-day communications, public relations, and marketing initiatives to advance and promote CSG’s brand, mission, and programs across all relevant platforms, ensuring the organization is effectively informing the engaged public and decisionmakers and helping achieve the vision of our Blueprint for a Better Region. The Communications Director will work towards advancing the following communications goals: Build a network of dedicated activists and donors Influence decision-makers to reach better outcomes Increase positive awareness of CSG and build support for our role and our solutions for land use, transportation, and housing in the DC region. Applicants must email jobs@smartergrowth.net to apply. Full job description can be found at https://smartergrowth.net/homepage/communications-director-or-communications-manager/.

Required Qualifications:

Commitment to CSG’s core values, mission and vision, and positive outlook and passion for winning change Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) principles Four to eight years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, and/or media relations (including volunteer and internships) Demonstrated understanding and practice of strategic communications and public relations principles; ability to develop and oversee integrated communications plans and advocacy campaigns that make use of multiple platforms and tools as appropriate for defined audiences. Experience developing and implementing successful communications plans Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to convey clear and compelling messages for varied internal and external audiences Customer Relations Management (CRM) experience, including managing contact lists, creating communications for advocacy campaigns and sending email messages through an online messaging/advocacy software (EveryAction preferred) Experience working with website content management systems (WordPress preferred) Strong editing and proofreading ability Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and deadlines Ability to work on numerous deadline projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative abilities, including the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and work styles

Preferred Qualifications:

Communications experience in public policy, with an emphasis on housing, transportation, and land use issues A working knowledge of local housing, transportation, land use and conservation issues in the DC area Proficiency with design products like Photoshop, InDesign or Canva Proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading in Spanish is a plus

20186
4/22/2025
Full time
$50,000 to $74,999
DC Metro Area
District of Columbia
Interested applicants should email to jobs@smartergrowth.net with a resume, a writing sample (social media samples, communications plans, etc) or online portfolio, and 2-3 paragraphs answering the following questions: Why do you want to work at CSG? How are your professional interests aligned with CSG’s mission and why do you want to focus your career on furthering our mission? (1 paragraph) Give an example of a communications campaign that you executed from start to finish. What was your strategy? What were the deliverables, stakeholders, approval processes, etc? What were the end results? (1-2 paragraphs) Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but priority will be given to candidates who apply by May 1, 2025. If you are a good fit, CSG will reach out to you within 2 weeks of receiving your application. The following is what you can expect as part of our hiring process: 1) phone interview with Executive Director and a policy/advocacy manager 2) panel interview with the full team 3) writing exercise 4) reference check

Company Information

Coalition for Smarter Growth
Environment
http://smartergrowth.net
CSG, through its parent organization The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC), offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including: Two health plans (83% employer paid premium for employee only plan, 73% employer paid for added dependents) Short & Long Term Disability* Group Term Life* Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances* HSA account (with employer match up to $750 per year) FSA accounts (health & dependent) 403(b) pension plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one 10 paid holidays 2 floating holidays PTO leave – 24 days per year, accrued each pay period 1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer at another non-profit or charitable cause Salary Continuation Leave for employee or family illness – from 2 to 8 weeks fully paid leave eligibility every 24 months, depending on length of service Paid Bereavement, Jury Duty and Military Service Training leave Travel Expense Reimbursement Hybrid work environment and Flexible Work Schedules Professional Development support Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees. *Indicates that this insurance premium is 100% paid by PEC for employee’s coverage.