Government & Community Relations Communications Specialist - Washington, United States - Wounded Warrior Project

Description

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.

But if you're the kind of person who also cares about making an impact and serving our nation's wounded warriors and their families, then you're exactly the kind of person we're looking for. When you join Wounded Warrior Project, you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At Wounded Warrior Project we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days' work from home)
• Full medical, dental and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission focused and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Government & Community Relations (GCR) Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting communications activities that promote the policy and advocacy priorities of the organization, as well as WWP's ongoing work with the federal government, and military and veterans service organizations. This position collaborates closely with the Grassroots and Constituent Affairs teams, supporting them in communicating the outcomes of WWP's advocacy efforts, programs, and services to governmental bodies at both federal and local levels.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain strong connections and lines of communication between Government Relations, Public Relations, and Marketing teams.
• Develop compelling communication and public relations materials to support and promote key initiatives such as annual fly-ins, Women Warrior Summits, and various other events, campaigns, and activities.
• Build and maintain a calendar of internal and external events and communications opportunities relevant to WWP's legislative priorities. Develop communications as needed to ensure awareness of WWP's impact in these areas.
• Ensure the continual refinement of protocols and processes for all GCR functions. Maintain up-to-date lists of key media outlets covering politics, veteran's issues, and the DC space, as well as comprehensive lists of key Congressional and VA committees, agencies, and individuals.
• Represent GCR Communications by attending internal meetings to ensure awareness of organization-wide goals, campaigns, and activities, and their potential impact on GCR.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the WWP website, both external-facing and internal-facing, is regularly updated. Identify opportunities to expand and enhance content development on these platforms.
• Build and maintain a "story bank" of warriors who can speak to Congress, the media, and other audiences on different policy issues.
• Support Fly-In and Women Warriors Summit events and activities in the DC area, including serving as key contact for administrative/logistical support.
• Coordinate logistics for interviews with WWP staff, leaders, and warriors and serve as first point of contact for GCR Communications.
• Support the development, scheduling, and implementation of various media events and activities, both in DC and nationwide, aimed at spotlighting WWP policy issues and fostering relationships with lawmakers and media outlets. Work closely with WWP Public Relations team to ensure coordination of media relations as part of the organization's public awareness strategy.
• Monitor social media and help develop social media posts for WWP's legislative advocacy channels.
• Develop a focused list of influential figures in veteran public policy and collaborate with internal staff to devise a strategy for engaging with these influencers effectively.
• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in AP style with a strong attention to detail, including in-depth knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Highly motivated and creative team player with a demonstrated commitment to the organization's mission.
• Passion for storytelling.
• High energy, self-starter who can think strategically and work effectively with others to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and build effective working relationships and networks in pursuit of common goals.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive matters with confidentiality, diplomacy, and professionalism. Exceptional judgment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Proven ability to support multiple projects and communications in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and help deliver high-quality content consistently.
• Ability to quickly learn WWP style, voice, and brand.
• Ability to travel, work outside regular hours, including weekends, as needed.
• Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
• Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

EXPERIENCE

Requirements

• Three years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Familiarity with government relations, advocacy, or legislative processes.

Preferences

• Military experience from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Two years of experience in advocacy, policy, and/or legislative affairs.
• Two years of experience in copywriting, editing, photography, and videography e.g., Adobe Premiere and Photoshop.
• One year of experience using project management software, preferably
• One year of experience working in the nonprofit or veteran services sector.

EDUCATION

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, political science, or related field. Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Preferences

• None.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Requirements

• None.

Preferences

• None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• General office environment; temperature controlled.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting/carrying items up to 20 pounds.
• May require work outside regular hours, including weekends, as needed.
• Up to 10% travel.

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Wounded Warrior Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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