Communications Coordinator

Unclassified - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

About the position

The Communications Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the Director of Communications at National Farmers Union by developing and implementing strategic communications and marketing activities. This position is responsible for creating and managing a variety of written and visual content across multiple platforms, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Communications to create, edit and distribute National Farmers Union (NFU) publications.
• Create and manage content for NFU digital media platforms, including infographics, charts, videos, memes, graphics, and other assets.
• Ensure deliverables are produced on time and within appropriate approval processes.
• Manage the NFU network of websites, including NFU.org, state Farmers Union websites, and campaign websites.
• Develop written materials, graphics, and campaign toolkits in collaboration with state Farmers Union divisions and partners.
• Assist with writing and distributing NFU releases, audio news releases, media pitches, and opinion editorials.
• Write scripts and talking points for interviews, presentations, and other events.
• Assist with event preparation, promotion, and coverage, including serving as the photographer, videographer, and/or social media manager for NFU events.
• Continuously look for ways to improve the overall quality of design work and boost engagement rates across digital platforms.
• Support and assist with projects and strategic initiatives as needed as assigned by the Director of Communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, photography, videography, and/or website management using WordPress is highly preferred.
• Exceptional verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge retention.
• Professional presentation and demeanor to positively represent the organization.
• Strong knowledge and experience effectively managing social media.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience working in agriculture, food policy, or grassroots membership organizations.

Benefits

• Paid health insurance
• Paid dental insurance
• Paid vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Generous 401k retirement plan