Title: Communications Associate
Status: Exempt
Reports To: Communications Manager
Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Salary in the range of $40,000-$60,000; includes highly competitive benefits package. Salary for this position will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Description: Foreign Policy for America (FP4A) seeks a highly motivated Communications Associate to assist our team’s communications efforts, including managing FP4A’s daily and weekly newsletters and supporting the organization’s social media, event promotion, and other related activities.

FP4A is a national organization advocating for principled American engagement in the world. Together with our members and partners, we promote sound policies, hold elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and help elect champions for our values. The Foreign Policy for America family of organizations includes FP Action Network, our federal political action committee, and Foreign Policy for America Foundation, our 501(c)(3) educational arm.

Responsibilities: The incoming Communications Associate will be responsible for assisting the Communications Manager with organizational communications work and managing day-to-day communications responsibilities.
• Draft and distribute a morning newsletter Monday-Friday (NB: this requires early morning work hours)
• Compile a weekly newsletter on the events and stories expected to drive news coverage
• Assist with content development and management of FP4A’s social media
• Support editing of written material including press statements and messaging guidance
• Develop and oversee content for FP4A’s website to maintain a consistent brand and tone and raise the organization’s profile
• Support events through outreach, digital promotion, and logistical support
• Spearhead new initiatives to engage and grow our grassroots membership
• Contribute to organization-wide planning and fundraising
• Assist with other projects as assigned

Requirements: Successful applicants will be kind, collaborative individuals with outstanding written and digital communications skills, and an interest in U.S. foreign policy and politics. While the listed requirements below have been beneficial for communications staff in the past, we value diverse experiences and skills. If you feel you would excel in this position despite not meeting all requirements, we encourage you to apply.
• 1-4 years (12-48 months) of professional experience. Internships and student government experience are counted as 50% (i.e., 4-mo internship = 2 mos of experience).
• Strong writing skills are a must
• Previous social media and related digital experience highly desired
• Track record of successful collaboration within team environments
• Demonstrated commitment to FP4A’s values and vision of principled American engagement in the world
• Familiarity and comfort level with foreign policy and political issues
• Experience with WordPress and EveryAction is preferred but not required
• Experience with Adobe Suite and Canva is preferred but not required

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and two social media or digital samples to info@FP4America.org with “Communications Associate” in the subject line no later than July 31, 2023. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Foreign Policy for America is committed to inclusion and recognizes diversity as a strategic asset to our team and our community. As an equal opportunity employer, FP4A does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Visit our website at www.FP4America.org/Jobs.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and two social media or digital samples to info@FP4America.org with “Communications Associate” in the subject line no later than July 31, 2023. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled.