Communications Coordinator

Madison House Autism Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison House Autism Foundation is seeking a Communications Coordinator to design and implement comprehensive communication strategies for Madison House and Madison Fields. The role ensures consistent branding across channels, engages stakeholders, and supports fundraising through compelling storytelling.

The coordinator will create and distribute content for websites, social media, newsletters, conferences, and press releases; develop outreach materials; manage design projects; and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field required.
• 2–3 years of nonprofit communications or marketing experience preferred.
• Strong proofreading, editing, writing and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient with digital tools (social media, CMS like WordPress, email marketing).
• Detail-oriented, creative, proactive with a passion for the organization’s mission.
• Ability to turn data into compelling narrative and work independently or as a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communication plans for the organization and Madison Fields.
• Create engaging content for websites, social media, newsletters, conferences, and press releases.
• Develop program templates, materials for outreach, toolkits, style guides, and assets.
• Manage design, photo and video projects with external contractors.
• Coordinate donor outreach, fundraising materials, and stakeholder engagement.
• Engage with media outlets and manage social media channels; monitor public sentiment.
• Track engagement, report program performance, and document lessons learned.

Skills

Proofreading

Editing

Writing

Verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Creative

Proactive

Critical thinking

Data storytelling

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Marketing

Journalism or related field

Tools

WordPress

Email marketing

Social media management

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 2008, Madison House Autism Foundation’s mission is to promote, model and advocate for the full inclusion of adults with autism and their families in the life of our communities, and to expand choice and opportunity in housing, employment, and social participation.

Located in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve, Madison Fields is a 265-acre working farm and community campus that offers job readiness and skills training for adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (A/I/DD). It also serves the greater community by providing agricultural education, diverse indoor and outdoor spaces for personal or corporate events, and individual and group volunteer opportunities to support our mission.

Role Description

The Communications Coordinator will lead the creation and implementation of Madison House Autism Foundation’s and Madison Fields’ communication strategies. This role ensures consistent branding across all channels, engages targeted stakeholders, and supports reporting and fundraising efforts through compelling storytelling.

Strategic Planning & Research

• Develop and implement integrated communication plans for organization and Madison Fields.
• Seek information on current events and research in the autism community to share internally with program and organization staff and externally through program and organization communication channels.
• Research and share information on funding opportunities.

Content Creation

• Create and distribute engaging content tailored to different audiences for websites, social media, newsletters, conferences, presentations, and press releases including blog posts and success stories.
• Develop program templates and materials for program outreach efforts such as project summaries and process explanations.
• Create toolkits, style guides, and assets for consistent, on‑brand communications.
• Manage graphic design, photo, and video production projects including working with external contractors.
• Develop marketing materials to promote Madison Fields programs and its micro-industries.

Program Coordination

• Consult with internal teams on audience‑specific communications strategies, tactics, and content.
• Develop and maintain organization and program communications calendar.
• Develop and maintain program and organization knowledge management system including a digital asset library.

Donor & Public Engagement

• Develop materials to support fundraising, donor stewardship, and program outreach.
• Respond to public inquiries.

Media Relations

• Develop and manage relationships with different types of media outlets – television, radio, podcasts, and print; arrange earned media opportunities with them.
• Coordinate social media strategies on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Manage regular posts on social media and respond to online audiences.
• Monitor and report on public sentiment to media.

Analytics & Reporting

• Track and measure engagement, providing regular reports to management on program performance.
• Document program processes, lessons learned, and success stories.
• Draft and edit semi‑annual, annual, and other program and organization reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in a nonprofit communications or marketing role.
• Strong proofreading, editing, writing, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in digital tools (social media, CMS like WordPress, email marketing).
• Detail‑oriented, creative, and proactive, with a passion for the organization’s mission.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to turn data into compelling narrative.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.