Write, design, and launch Washington Update policy newsletter to funders and other stakeholders
Design and produce policy documents, including briefs, fact sheets, and presentations, typically via Word, PowerPoint and/or Canva
Draft action alerts/e-blasts/petitions, utilizing advocacy tools to reach constituencies and policymakers
Develop materials and content for Twitter/X
Serve as internal liaison between Policy and Communications team, coordinating materials and events while aligning policy communications with broader organizational goals, messaging, and branding
Support coalition meetings by drafting and circulating sign-on letters, managing scheduling, note‑taking and follow‑up, and maintain coalition contact list and communications, including listserv updates, meeting invitations, and mailings
Regularly update FUTURES website with new written and visual content to educate the public about opportunities to advance the prevention of violence
Monitor emerging news relevant to FUTURES’ work and support the development of rapid-response campaigns by gathering data and contributing to coordinated communications and advocacy efforts
Support with planning and executing virtual and in‑person events on Capitol Hill and in Washington, DC, including securing venues, building an audience, coordinating programmatic objectives, managing and supporting speakers, overseeing technical requirements, and liaising with Hill offices and coalition partners as needed
Coordinate meetings and events when activists and survivors are in DC for policy-related trainings and events
Develop and maintain expertise on technology in conference facility and be able to troubleshoot technological needs during events/webinar
Assist with contract management as it relates to events

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience working as a writer, communications professional, congressional press secretary, digital organizer, non-profit communications advocate or designer;
Superior writing skills for multiple types of formats
Excellent design skills for written and online materials
Knowledge of federal policy advocacy; experience working on Capitol Hill strongly preferred
Ability to design compelling infographics and basic data visualization preferred
Superior attention to detail and command of contemporary computer skills, office hardware, PC software (Windows environment).
Experience working with diverse audiences
Knowledge of html, online collaboration platforms (i.e., Google calendar, Zoom, etc.), advocacy database, and WordPress content management system a plus.
Must be willing and available to occasionally work outside traditional work hours when breaking news or legislative advocacy requires it
Commitment to social justice and ending violence against women, children and youth and helping families and communities affected by violence heal and thrive.

Benefits

excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
tax-advantaged Flexible Spending Arrangements for Health Care and Dependent Care
generous sick and vacation benefits
13 paid holidays
3 weeks of vacation and higher accruals after 3 years
12 days of sick and safe leave per year
employer-contributed 401 (k) retirement plan

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingdesignpolicy advocacydata visualizationinfographic designcontract managementevent planningnote-takingschedulingcontent development

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunicationcoordinationcollaborationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsadaptabilitycreativityproblem-solvingcommitment to social justice