Strategic Communications & Outreach Coordinator

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

Job summary

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) seeks a Communications Coordinator to support the Office of External Relations and work across the organization to advance outreach and messaging.

The role covers administrative support for the CCO and Director of Strategic Communications, event planning, content creation, and performance measurement to drive CSIS's external engagement in global policy and public affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least one year of professional experience.
• Excellent writing and editorial judgment.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and PM skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and discretion.
• Experience with social media analytics tools and media databases.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and Pardot is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the CCO and Director of Strategic Communications, including calendar, expense reporting, invoicing, and budget tracking.
• Support development and implementation of ER communications and outreach strategies.
• Plan, execute, and manage ER-led events and provide logistical support for high-level events.
• Develop and maintain project management and performance measurement systems.
• Draft, edit, and produce communications content.
• Manage external relations internship program.
• Support media relations and digital media.
• Work flexible hours around CSIS events and news cycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Editing/writing

Project management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Google Analytics

Meltwater

Muck Rack

Salesforce

Pardot

Job description

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) seeks a Communications Coordinator to support the Office of External Relations and work across the organization to advance outreach and messaging.

The role covers administrative support for the CCO and Director of Strategic Communications, event planning, content creation, and performance measurement to drive CSIS's external engagement in global policy and public affairs.