Membership & Communications Coordinator — Hybrid (DC/Arlington)

CPDA; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

CPDA is seeking a Membership & Communications Coordinator to support member engagement, communications, advocacy activities and event promotion. The role blends hands-on content creation with CRM management and program coordination within a small team.

The hybrid position is based in Arlington, VA, with occasional Capitol Hill activities. Responsibilities include member services, newsletters, content creation, and event support, with opportunities to shape member experience and data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, agriculture, public affairs or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day member services and engagement.
• Write, edit, and distribute newsletters, emails, and press releases.
• Develop member stories and content showcasing CPDA advocacy value.
• Manage digital content calendars and social media performance.
• Prepare conference materials and sponsorship deliverables.
• Provide admin and project support to CPDA leadership.

Skills

Writing and editing

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

CRM

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Basic video editing

AI tools (ChatGPT/Claude)

Job description

CPDA is seeking a Membership & Communications Coordinator to support member engagement, communications, advocacy activities and event promotion. The role blends hands-on content creation with CRM management and program coordination within a small team.

The hybrid position is based in Arlington, VA, with occasional Capitol Hill activities. Responsibilities include member services, newsletters, content creation, and event support, with opportunities to shape member experience and data quality.