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Communications Manager (Education, Employment, and Family Economic Security) Job
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| Employer Name: National Women's Law Center |
SpiderID: 2506920 |
| Location: Washington, District of Columbia |
Date Posted: 10/10/2008 |
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Category: Management |
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| Number Of Openings: 1 |
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Job Description:
The Communications Manager will focus on the Center¡¦s key public policy and legal initiatives in education, employment and family economic security. Responsibilities in these areas include:
„X Working with Vice President of Communications to design and implement strategic communications plans and messages.
„X Acting as lead writer and editor of communications materials, including press releases, op-eds, Letters to the Editor and edit memos.
„X Conducting outreach to national and state media.
„X Organizing press conferences, teleconferences and other events.
„X Working closely with legal and policy staff and multi-person communications team.
„X Reports to VP of Communications.
Job Requirements:
Applicants should have a B.A. degree, 4-6 years of experience in the communications field and excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to write quickly under pressure and a demonstrated ability to place stories in a competitive environment. Applicants must also have excellent verbal skills and attention to detail and accuracy. Substantive knowledge in program areas, along with communications/media experience at a non-profit public policy organization is desirable. Campaign or Capitol Hill experience also a plus.
Salary commensurate with experience. NWLC offers excellent benefits, including pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and transportation, and four weeks of annual vacation. Office located on the Red Metro Line in Dupont Circle. Intellectually-stimulating workplace with passionate, dedicated colleagues.
Application
If you are interested in joining the NWLC team, submit a cover letter describing your qualifications and salary requirements, resume, and three supervisory references. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please send materials to humanresources@nwlc.org and include position title in the subject line. Hard copies may be addressed to: Human Resources Department, National Women's Law Center, 11 Dupont Circle, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, FAX: 202-588-5185. Applications accepted until position is filled. No calls please. EOE.
Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 5
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: More Than 3 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Casual Dress, Transportation Subsidies
Company Profile:
The National Women's Law Center is a non-profit organization that has been working since 1972 to advance and protect women's legal rights. The Center focuses on major policy areas of importance to women and their families including economic security, education, employment, health, and reproductive rights, with special attention given to the concerns of low-income women
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Julie Kemer |
Company Type: Employer |
| Company: National Women's Law Center |
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| City: Washington |
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| State: District of Columbia |
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| Zip: 20036 |
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Web Site: http://www.nwlc.org
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