Policy Communications Coordinator

Position: Policy Communications Coordinator

Location: Washington DC Metro Area (Hybrid)

Travel: Up to 25

Reporting To: Vice President of Public Policy

Compensation: $60000$80000k/year

About RAINN

RAINN Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nations largest antisexual violence organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Hotline and carries out programs to prevent sexual violence help survivors and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.

Position Overview

RAINN is seeking a Policy Communications Manager to serve as the bridge between our policy and communications teams for the purpose of accelerating RAINNs legislative influence and reputation. This role requires a firm understanding of sexual violence legislation particularly laws that provide survivors with avenues for justice and accountability. Knowledge of related policies impacting childrens issues is also beneficial.

The ideal candidate will be a detailoriented writer who can distill complex legislation into readily understandable action and impactoriented language for policymakers media and the general public. This person should have demonstrated experience successfully conducting media outreach to journalists covering state and federal policy with a focus on statelevel legislation and how to leverage media and public opinion for political action.

The Policy Communications Manager will spend approximately 70 of their time embedded in RAINNs policy team to support the outreach and impact strategies specific to legislative progress and 30 of their time collaborating with the RAINNs communications functions to knowledgeably amplify RAINNs legislative work and integrate themes and priorities into communications channels to advance our broader mission. This will require strong crossdepartment collaboration a low tolerance for information silos and a keen eye for opportunities that lift all boats.

If this is your first foray into nonprofits policy or communications we still want to hear from you. This is a nontraditional role and nontraditional candidates are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex legislative and policy issues into accessible compelling content for multiple audiences including policymakers media and the public.
• Develop press materials talking points briefing documents blog posts and opeds related to RAINNs policy priorities.
• Work closely with the policy team to ensure timely and strategic communication of legislative actions policy wins and key initiatives.
• Conduct outreach to journalists covering state and federal policy securing media coverage for RAINNs policy work.
• Support policy staff in preparing for media interviews testimony and public appearances.
• Ensure policy updates are effectively integrated into RAINNs broader communications strategy including social media and advocacy campaigns.
• Coordinate crossteam efforts to amplify survivorcentered policy changes through storytelling and digital engagement.
• Travel up to 25 in support of legislative priorities and policyrelated events.

Requirements

• 35 years of experience in policy communications public affairs or a

  related field.

• Strong working knowledge of sexual violence legislation particularly laws that support survivors and ensure perpetrator accountability.

• Experience translating policy and legal language into accessible relatable content.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.

• Experience working across teams and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Comfort in a fastpaced advocacydriven environment where responsiveness and agility are key.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to conduct media outreach and cultivate relationships with journalists covering policy issues.

RAINN headquarters are based in Washington DC. This position is based in the Washington DC metro area as travel up to 25 is required in support of legislative priorities and policyrelated events.

Only complete applications will be considered. Please no phone calls.

RAINN offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes medical dental vision life insurance employee assistance 403(b) retirement savings paid vacation sick leave paid holidays including a bonus week and free access to the building fitness center. RAINN is based in Washington D.C.

Remote Work Requirements

RAINN employees are required to have a home office setup with a dependable highspeed internet connection. This must be sufficient to support all jobrelated tasks including accessing systems communicating with teams and providing uninterrupted hotline services or administrative support.

When you work at RAINN youre joining a team of experts and professionals who stand up for survivors of sexual violence every day. Your job is important and so are you! RAINN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color creed religion national origin sex age individual identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. RAINN encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

EOE/M/F/D/V

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the essential functions responsibilities and/or requirements.

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