Manager for Storytelling and Community Engagement (...

Applications will not be accepted over LinkedIn -- you must apply through the form linked on our website: you passionate about bringing people together and communicating impactful stories? TechCongress is hiring a Manager for Storytelling and Community Engagement who will manage our day-to-day comms, help build our fellowship story bank, support events, and ensure brand cohesion. Sounds like you? Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply now!Full job description and application can be found on our website: Details:Salary: $65,000 - $80,000, based on experienceLocation: Washington, D.C.Benefits: We are proud to have industry-leading benefits at TechCongress. This includes:A platinum-level health care plan, vision, and dental insurance;Paid parental leave (policy still under development); Generous PTO (20 days in year one; 30 days thereafter);  a 401(k) retirement plan with an automatic 9% contribution upon date-of-hire with no match required; FSA and paid OneMedical membership; a professional development stipend;a $500 wellness stipend; A convenient location in DC by the White House (we share office space with the think tank New America);A sabbatical policy after six years with TechCongress; The office is closed for all federal holidays, including Juneteenth and Veteran's Day, and the week off between Christmas and New Year, and also has early closure on Fridays in the summer; Flexible remote work policies (currently two days / week in the office). Please note that this role will require at least two days / week in-person position. Remote participation is not an option. We currently work in the office located at 15th and H St NW, on Wednesdays and another day of your choosing.As the Manager for Storytelling and Engagement, you will: Create and implement a proactive communications strategy focused on specific audiences (Congress, funders, technical talent)Develop a story bank of fellow and organizational accomplishments and disseminate them via communications campaignsSupport fundraising through research and pitch development with Executive DirectorManage digital structure, including our newsletters, social media, website, and community channelsSupport on inward and outward-facing eventsWork with Deputy Director to develop and implement our guest speaker seriesWhat we're looking for in you:Must haves3-5 years of experience in communications Strong content development, writing, and editing skillsWorking knowledge of story gathering and communicating to different audiencesUnderstanding of brand voice and toneNice to havesGeneral understanding of government and the civic tech fieldExperience in CongressOrganizing or campaigning backgroundKnowledge of industry best practices for outreach and list managementWe don't expect you to have every qualification listed. We are eager to work with people who are excited to continue building on their current expertise. We encourage you to apply if you think you might be a good fit, regardless of how many of these items align with your experience. Imposter syndrome can prevent great people from applying for jobs, and we don't want to miss out on working with you just because you don't have all of the experience outlined here. In one month you will:Meet with our fellows currently placed in CongressCreate and implement a social media campaignSupport the TechCongress team with events communicationsIn three months you will:Conduct an audit of our social media strategy and start independently executing our communications strategy, including managing our newsletter, web, and social mediaRevive and revamp our guest speaker series for our fellowsHelp conduct research on funders and prep the Executive Director for pitch meetingsSet up meetings with organizational partners to build your relationshipsIn six months you will:Lead communications outreach to our partners and promote opportunitiesLead the development of our fellowship story bank and manage our digital media communications channelsCreate and maintain brand guidelinesConduct a quarterly analysis of our comms strategy and engagement numbersIn one year you will:Support regular fellowship events and gatherings with our Programs TeamRevamp our outreach strategy with community partnersField press inquiries about TechCongressManage all communications for one entire fellowship cohort from start to finish (i.e. announcing fellows and their placements, highlighting their accomplishments, etc.)This is a DC-based position. Fully remote is not possible.

Created: 2025-02-01