Seeking Professional Communications/Public Relations Volunteer

Disaster Accountability Project; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to contribute to disaster relief efficiency and public awareness.

Job summary

Disaster Accountability Project in Rockville, Maryland, seeks assistance in Communications/PR for media outreach and pitching. The role involves engaging journalists, writing Op-Ed pieces, and building media lists to enhance disaster relief efficiency. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to public awareness and help local organizations receive support faster. Ideal for candidates passionate about improving response effectiveness in disaster management.

Responsibilities

• Engage more journalists.
• Write Op-Ed pieces.
• Build media lists.
• Pitch stories and interviews.

Job description

About DAP

DAP is the leading nonprofit organization that provides long-term independent oversight of disaster management systems. DAP engages a dedicated community to advance policy research and advocacy, promote transparency, and encourage the public to participate in oversight, community-based organizing, and discussions about disaster preparedness and relief. Dedicated citizen oversight is necessary to ensure resources dedicated to preparedness, relief, and recovery are effectively utilized, communities are sufficiently engaged and more resilient, and best practices and lessons learned are implemented so mistakes are not repeated. Prior to the creation of the Disaster Accountability Project (DAP), there was no dedicated, independent oversight of the agencies and organizations responsible for these critical life‑saving responsibilities.

Role Overview

We're seeking assistance with Communications/PR for pitching and media outreach to help SmartResponse curate localized "How to Help" lists for donors and ensure this data is utilized by media to inform their reporting. This activity helps local organizations receive support faster, improving response effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Engage more journalists.
• Write Op‑Ed pieces.
• Build media lists.
• Pitch stories and interviews.

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to disaster relief efficiency and public awareness.