Government Relations Communications Coordinator (1-Year Term)

The National Park Foundation is currently seeking a Government Relations Communications Coordinator. This position will work with the Vice President, Government Relations, to develop and execute an earned and paid media strategy in collaboration with the strategic communications team and a communications firm surrounding major legislative priorities for the National Park Foundation. The position will facilitate a variety of communications activities supporting public relations, media relations, and digital communications and will work closely with Congressional offices and the National Park Service. 

Note:  This is a 1-year term, full-time position based in Washington, DC.  

Essential Functions/Duties/Tasks 

• Assist the Government Relations team in developing messaging in support of NPF legislative priorities
• Work closely with the NPF communications team to develop messaging that is consistent with NPF brand and voice
• Support relationship with outside communications firm to craft messaging for NPF, partners, and legislators 
• Develop materials including press releases, media statements, pitch letters, interview briefs, and other materials 
• Write and copyedit communications materials including blogs, newsletters, reports, presentations, and more
• Assist Park Partners with holding events surrounding infrastructure projects nationwide
• Draft messaging, op eds, talking points, with communications firm to elevate national park success stories and emphasize the need for continued support 
• Develop messaging toolkit for park partners 
• Track and amplify park partner messaging
• Work with social media team to develop a plan for amplifying successes and events 
• Other duties as assigned 

Experience and Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in communications-related field; experience on Capitol Hill is preferred
• Ability to both thrive in a fast-paced, fluid, collaborative, team-oriented environment and to work independently effectively while sharing information openly is a must
• Willingness to work, collaborate, and communicate with colleagues in all departments to gather the resources, skills, and expertise necessary to convey the NPF message on Capitol Hill and across administrations
• An understanding of communicating with policy makers and legislators to advocate on a particular topic
• Dedication to promoting NPF’s core mission and priorities and connecting donor’s philanthropic impact to advancing shared goals
• Knowledge and understanding of public relations and communications best practices, trends, and analytics  
• Exceptional communications skills – written, verbal, and visual 
• Demonstrated flexibility in writing styles, both in creative and tactical materials 
• Analytical thinking, research, and editing skills 
• MS Office proficiency including Word, Excel, PowerPoint required
• Experience using Cision Monday, and PRNewswire a plus 

***For consideration, please include a resume plus cover letter.  Additional writing sample a plus.***