Public Affairs & Partnerships Specialist

Humane Rescue Alliance; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost medical plan

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

EAP

Hybrid or flexible scheduling

Job summary

The Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington, DC is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to shape how HRA is seen through social media, press materials, and community conversations. You will develop engaging content, manage day-to-day channels, and respond to inquiries while coordinating with the Marketing team to stay on-brand.

You’ll build relationships with reporters, elected officials, and sponsors, prepare spokespeople, and help plan events and activations.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications or public affairs at nonprofits.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for routine media inquiries.
• Draft press releases, media advisories, statements, and background materials.
• Coordinate interviews and prepare briefing materials for spokespeople.
• Monitor media coverage and maintain tracking reports.
• Coordinate meetings with elected officials and community leaders.
• Plan events and manage sponsor activations.
• Manage and steward sponsorships and partnerships.
• Represent HRA at community events and civic meetings.

Skills

Partnerships

Sponsorships

External engagement

Written communication

Event coordination

CRM systems

Project management

Media relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Public relations

Nonprofit management

Political science

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

The Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington, DC is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to shape how HRA is seen through social media, press materials, and community conversations. You will develop engaging content, manage day-to-day channels, and respond to inquiries while coordinating with the Marketing team to stay on-brand.

You’ll build relationships with reporters, elected officials, and sponsors, prepare spokespeople, and help plan events and activations.