Strategic Communications Coordinator | Outreach & Events

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) seeks a Communications Coordinator to support bipartisan outreach efforts within the Office of External Relations. The role involves administrative support to the CCO and Director of Strategic Communications, coordinating events, drafting content, and managing projects across the communications function.

Key tasks include developing outreach strategies, managing internship programs, leveraging media relations, and tracking performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum one year of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including editorial judgement.
• Exceptional attention to detail, initiative, and project management skills.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and independent self-direction.
• Strong professional judgement, maturity, and discretion.
• Proficient in relevant tools and systems, including social media platforms, analytics tools such as Google Analytics, and media databases such as Meltwater and Muck Rack.
• Experience with Salesforce and Pardot a plus.
• Strong interest in global affairs and public policy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the CCO and Director of Strategic Communications as needed, including managing calendar, expense reporting, invoice processing, and budget tracking;
• Work closely with ER and research department colleagues to support the development and implementation of communications and outreach strategies, including for special initiatives, projects, and campaigns;
• Plan, execute, and manage ER-led events, and provide logistical and communications support for high-level institutional events, including those hosted by the Office of the CEO;
• Support the CCO and Director of Strategic Communications in developing and maintaining systems for project management and performance measurement across the Office of External Relations;
• Draft, edit, and produce communications content, including marketing and promotional materials;
• Manage external relations internship program including hiring, training, and professional development;
• Support the Center’s media relations engagement and digital media;
• Available to work flexible hours as needed around CSIS events and developments in the news cycle;
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Project management

Attention to detail

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Analytics (basic)

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Analytics

Meltwater

Muck Rack

Salesforce

Pardot

Job description

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) seeks a Communications Coordinator to support bipartisan outreach efforts within the Office of External Relations. The role involves administrative support to the CCO and Director of Strategic Communications, coordinating events, drafting content, and managing projects across the communications function.

Key tasks include developing outreach strategies, managing internship programs, leveraging media relations, and tracking performance