Senior Flood Policy Communications Strategist

American Flood Coalition; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with 4% employer match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The American Flood Coalition (AFC) seeks a Senior Communications Associate who can translate flood policy into clear, compelling content across policy explainers, op-eds, newsletters, and social campaigns. You will grow AFC's reach among policymakers, partners, and the public while collaborating with a small, driven team.

This full-time role reports to the Marketing and Communications Director and is located at AFC's Washington, DC headquarters, with a hybrid work schedule and opportunities to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in policy communications, public relations, editorial strategy, or journalism.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a track record of translating complex policy into clear, compelling language.
• Significant experience taking scientific or technically complex topics and communicating them to a variety of audiences.
• Sound judgment and comfort operating in fast-moving environments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical, scientific, and policy information into clear content for elected officials, residents, partners, and the public. Write and edit policy explainers, web pages, newsletters, reports, press releases, op-eds, and executive communications.
• Track state and federal legislative developments, summarize their impact, and prepare talking points and briefing materials for leadership.
• Develop messaging toolkits and narrative frameworks that equip members and local elected leaders to communicate about flood resilience.

Skills

Policy communications

Exceptional writing

Editing

Project management

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative

Job description

The American Flood Coalition (AFC) seeks a Senior Communications Associate who can translate flood policy into clear, compelling content across policy explainers, op-eds, newsletters, and social campaigns. You will grow AFC's reach among policymakers, partners, and the public while collaborating with a small, driven team.

This full-time role reports to the Marketing and Communications Director and is located at AFC's Washington, DC headquarters, with a hybrid work schedule and opportunities to