Communications Associate

Campaign Legal Center • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $64.79k - $87.65k / year • 2h ago

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing democracy through law. CLC is seeking a Communications Associate to serve as the communications team liasion with legal and policy staff responsible for the Campaign Finance and Ethics portfolio. The Communications Associate will develop communications strategies and content in their portfolio area, working closely with programmatic colleagues to amplify CLC’s work on Campaign Finance and Ethics, advance the organization’s profile to policymaker and donors audiences, and elevate the organization’s thought leadership on these core issues more broadly.

Please submit resume and brief cover letter that particularly includes: 1) your interest in working on campaign finance and government ethics issues and 2) how you have built and maintained positive working relationships with colleagues working on legal, policy, or other programmatic work.

Role Description

This position requires attention to detail, strong project management, excellent writing skills and a proven track record of working effectively across teams, as well as strong knowledge of the current and historic legal landscape of campaign finance and ethics. The Communications Associate role reports to the Sr. Manager, Communications and will work closely with the VP, Communications; Sr. Director, Communications and the entire Communications team. The position requires the capacity to work some nights/weekends when necessary for rapid response. Preference is for candidates in the Washington, D.C. area who can work on a hybrid schedule (in-office at least one day per week), but fully remote will be considered for exceptional candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as primary point of contact from the Communications team to program staff working on Campaign Finance and Ethics and lead project manager for strategic communications plans related to Campaign Finance and Ethics
Liaise between communications and program staff to coordinate, review and refine all written content related to Campaign Finance and Ethics
Develop communications plans, own review processes and collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely production of all deliverables related to Campaign Finance and Ethics
Collaborate with other communications staff as well as legal and policy colleagues to write and edit high-quality written materials including short-form blogs and updates, longer-form analysis pieces, media newsletters, quotes, press releases, case pages, fact sheets and other communications products
Partner with communications colleagues as well as program colleagues to craft organizational positioning and messaging that respond to emerging and growing threats to government institutions
Coordinate with program colleagues on Campaign Finance and Ethics reports, case studies or memos, contributing to the content and ensuring effective rollout
Edit content for AP style and grammar, as well as DEI values and messaging and brand guidance
Closely follow developments and news related to the Campaign Finance and Ethics portfolio
Track all programmatic and policy actions at the federal, state and local levels related to Campaign Finance and Ethics and keep the communications team apprised of key developments
Make regular updates to CLC’s website and provide strategic guidance and draft copy for web, email, and social media platforms

Requirements

At least 1-3 years of communications or journalism experience
Strong project management skills
Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to write quick and accurate content that is SEO- and GEO-optimized and draws on tested messaging
Solid understanding of campaign finance and ethics issues and a desire to learn more, as well as the ability to quickly learn nuances in the work
Experience understanding and explaining legal or legislative concepts
Proven track record of building trust, building positive and respectful relationships with colleagues, and liaising and collaborating effectively within and across departments
Stellar attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple projects at once
An openness to new ideas and differing approaches
Demonstrated ability to receive feedback, ensure accountability, and continually adapt, grow, learn and improve
A commitment to CLC’s mission

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: 64,787 - 87,654

Campaign Legal Center is committed to fostering a workplace that supports every team member's personal and professional well-being. Our compensation is competitive and placement within the posted salary range is commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff.

Some of our benefits include:

Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums
A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting
20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 floating holidays annually
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave,10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualify
Office closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter.
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
A $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursement
A $500 annual technology allowance
Pre-tax metro smart benefits
New family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcare
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.

At CLC, we believe that caring for our team is essential to sustaining our mission. We strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive inside and outside work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training.

Disclaimer: This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.