Government & Community Relations Communications Specialist

Great Benefits & Competitive Pay

We know these are some of the things people look for in a job. But if you’re the kind of person who also cares about making an impact and serving our nation’s wounded warriors and their families, then you’re exactly the kind of person we’re looking for. When you join Wounded Warrior Project, you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

Benefits at Wounded Warrior Project

• Flexible Work Schedule: A hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days’ work from home).
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates and family members.
• Competitive Compensation: Including performance incentives.
• Team Environment: A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment.

If you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.

Job Description: Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Government & Community Relations (GCR) Communications Specialist

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Government & Community Relations (GCR) Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting communications activities that promote the policy and advocacy priorities of the organization, as well as WWP’s ongoing work with the federal government, and military and veterans service organizations. This position collaborates closely with the Grassroots and Constituent Affairs teams, supporting them in communicating the outcomes of WWP’s advocacy efforts, programs, and services to governmental bodies at both federal and local levels.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain Connections: Maintain strong connections and lines of communication between Government Relations, Public Relations, and Marketing teams.
• Communication Materials: Develop compelling communication and public relations materials to support and promote key initiatives.
• Event Coordination: Build and maintain a calendar of internal and external events and communications opportunities.
• Protocol Refinement: Ensure the continual refinement of protocols and processes for all GCR functions.
• Representation: Represent GCR Communications by attending internal meetings to ensure awareness of organization-wide goals.
• Website Management: Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the WWP website is regularly updated.
• Warrior Stories: Build and maintain a “story bank” of warriors who can speak to Congress, the media, and other audiences on different policy issues.
• Event Support: Support Fly-In and Women Warriors Summit events and activities in the DC area.
• Logistics Coordination: Coordinate logistics for interviews with WWP staff, leaders, and warriors and serve as first point of contact for GCR Communications.
• Media Relations: Support the development, scheduling, and implementation of various media events and activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Motivated Team Player: Highly motivated and creative team player with a demonstrated commitment to the organization’s mission.
• Passion for Storytelling: Passion for storytelling and mission-driven work.
• High Energy: High energy, self-starter who can think strategically and work effectively with others.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and build effective working relationships.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to handle highly sensitive matters with confidentiality, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Mission-Driven: Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.

Experience

Requirements:

• Three years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Familiarity with government relations, advocacy, or legislative processes.

Preferences:

• Military experience from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Two years of experience in advocacy, policy, and/or legislative affairs.
• Two years of experience in copywriting, editing, photography, and videography.
• One year of experience using project management software.
• One year of experience working in the nonprofit or veteran services sector.

Education

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, political science, or related field. Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Certifications & Licensure

Requirements: None. Preferences: None.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Office Environment: General office environment; temperature controlled.
• Physical Requirements: Sitting for extended periods, may require lifting/carrying items up to 20 pounds.
• Work Hours: May require work outside regular hours, including weekends, as needed.
• Travel: Up to 10% travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wounded Warrior Project® is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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