Strategic Communications & Outreach Coordinator — Flexible Hours

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

Job summary

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity.

CSIS seeks a Communications Coordinator to help execute the Center's bipartisan communications and outreach efforts as part of the Office of External Relations (ER).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in 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 calendar management, expense reporting, invoice processing, and budget tracking.
• Work with ER and research colleagues to support development and implementation of communications and outreach strategies.
• Plan, execute, and manage ER-led events and provide logistical and communications support for high-level institutional events.
• Support development and maintenance of 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 media relations engagement and digital media.
• Available to work flexible hours around CSIS events and news cycle developments.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Editing

Project management

Attention to detail

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

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) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity.

CSIS seeks a Communications Coordinator to help execute the Center's bipartisan communications and outreach efforts as part of the Office of External Relations (ER).