Senior Communications Associate

Responsibilities

• Policy writing and content: Translate technical, scientific, and policy information into clear content for elected officials, residents, partners, and the public. Write and edit policy explainers, web pages, newsletters, reports, press releases, op-eds, and executive communications. Track state and federal legislative developments, summarize their impact, and prepare talking points and briefing materials for leadership. Develop messaging toolkits and narrative frameworks that equip members and local elected leaders to communicate about flood resilience.
• Campaigns and collaboration: Partner with the policy, government relations, and state teams to implement communications campaigns that advance legislative and policy goals. Support media relations by drafting statements and pitching stories. Craft compelling narratives for members, partners, and donors in coordination with the Programs team. Help refine editorial processes and standard operating procedures .
• Social media strategy and content: Collaborate on platform-specific content that makes flood policy and resilience relevant and shareable. Assist in implementing AFC's social media strategy across its channels, including LinkedIn, X, and Facebook. As a part of the communications team, monitor the flood resilience policy and media landscape and identify moments for AFC to engage quickly with timely commentary. Track social and digital analytics, report on performance, and use the findings to refine strategy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in policy communications, public relations, editorial strategy, or journalism
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a track record of translating complex policy into clear, compelling language
• Significant experience taking scientific or technically complex topics and communicating them to a variety of audiences
• Sound judgment and comfort operating in fast-moving environments
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Bachelor's degree required

Preferred

• Experience in flood resilience, infrastructure, disaster recovery, or related public policy areas
• Demonstrated success developing and executing social media strategies to grow audience engagement
• Experience creating social content and using analytics tools to measure and improve performance
• Skills in visual content and short-form video, using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative

Benefits

• Base salary range: $77,000–$92,000
• Generous and flexible paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, including a $0 monthly premium health insurance option for employees.
• 401k plan with 4% employer match.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, as well as basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits.
• Up to $4,000 in relocation assistance for new employees living outside of the D.C. metropolitan area.
• A hybrid work schedule: All D.C.-based employees are in-person in our D.C. office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the option to work from home on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
• Company-sponsored outings, such as happy hours, after-work activities, a holiday party, an annual retreat, and more.
• Office closure the week between Christmas and New Years Day.
• A modern office with amenities, including gym access, snacks and drinks, a business casual dress code, and a collaborative floor plan with options to suit every workstyle.