Coordinator, Communications

The Heritage Foundation

Washington, DC

Expired: March 07, 2023 Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Title: Coordinator, Communications

Reports to: Vice President, Communications

Job Summary: The Coordinator, Communications provides project management and administrative support for the Communications department, including preparing department reports, conducting research assignments, and assisting with media and public relations activities, such as talking points, press releases, statements, and media pitches.

Job Duties:

Provide administrative support, including scheduling, booking travel, preparing activity and expense reports, procuring office supplies, maintaining department files, databases, and contact lists, routing correspondence, and carrying out special projects.
Organize and manage internal and external events, conferences, roundtables, and meetings, including invitations, logistics, and accounting details.
Write and edit reports and prepare materials for meetings.
Research new communications ideas and strategies to ensure the department is innovative and operating efficiently and effectively.
Propose and implement best practices for the department-both for internal staff and external audiences.
Work with Media & Public Relations department to write communications content, including talking points, press releases, statements, and media pitches.
Assist with pitching and publicizing content and research from Heritage analysts across the press spectrum to ensure maximum reach.
Track, capture, and edit interviews with Heritage experts.
Manage Vice President's schedule, meeting itineraries, and briefing materials.
Assist the Vice President with preparing the department budget and administering the day-to-day execution of the budget.
Conduct a general department onboarding program for new hires and interns.
Assist in overseeing the day-to-day activities of the department's interns.
Represent the department in internal meetings and interactions when needed.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience

Communication: Excellent verbal, writing, and editing skills

Technology: Microsoft Suite

Other Requirements:

Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department's goals and objectives.
Experience working in and a strong commitment to creating a high-performance, results-driven culture.
Commitment to getting the job done and willingness to work hours required.
Demonstrate an interest in public policy, strategy, and project management execution.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work with teams large and small as well as coordinating projects and campaigns.
Mature and discreet.
Hard working, resourceful, creative, and organized with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of AP Style.
Ability to provide and receive direction and feedback.