Communications Associate, Virtual
About DFI
Based in Alexandria, VA, DFI is a nonprofit legal and policy advocacy organization focused on federal education, workforce, and civil rights issues. DFI envisions a republic where freedom and innovation flourish in our nation’s schools and workplaces, so that all Americans have equal opportunities to learn and work, liberated from undue regulatory burdens, bureaucracy, and discriminatory practices.
We strongly believe in the visionary principles articulated in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the great civil rights legislation of the twentieth century—that all persons are born free and created equal with inalienable rights; that the central government should be limited to secure those freedoms and rights; that the Constitution and the nation’s laws are color blind and rest on the principle of nondiscrimination; and that all persons should have the freedom to worship and choose the education, work, and life that is best for them.
We fight for the public good by limiting the power of federal agencies, bureaucrats, and teacher unions, expanding opportunities for families, communities, and States, and ensuring the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans.
About the Role
The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) desires to hire a Communications Associate to support our growing communications and digital strategy team as we defend freedom, liberty, and opportunity in America’s schools and workplaces.
The Communications Associate will report to DFI’s Director of Media Outreach and Spokesperson. The ideal candidate should be comfortable navigating social platforms, interested in public policy, and eager to help DFI connect with and grow our audience online. This is a hands-on opportunity to work at the intersection of digital media and public policy.
This is a fully virtual role. Candidates should be comfortable working remotely and independently during assigned daily work hours, as well as collaborating with a team. Although DFI anticipates continuing remote operations for the foreseeable future and employees work remotely from any location in the continental United States, candidates based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are preferred. All candidates must be able to work in Eastern Time.
Responsibilities
Key duties include:
- Uploading social media content across platforms using scheduling software
- Placing ads on social media platforms and tracking ad performance
- Tracking social media metrics and contributing to the monthly digital analytics report
- Monitoring news cycles and trending topics for real-time social media engagement opportunities
- Keeping DFI’s website content current, engaging, and relevant
- Researching and reporting on emerging trends in social media and digital communications
- Brainstorming and pitching engaging content ideas, including news of the day, infographics, short videos, and interactive posts
- Supporting the production and distribution of DFI’s Freedom to Learn podcast, including uploading episodes, drafting captions, and assisting with promotion
- Supporting the production and distribution of DFI’s various newsletters and email updates
- Assisting in writing social copy
- Monitoring DFI’s social media platforms for inappropriate content
- Collaborating with team members on campaign planning and brand consistency
Qualifications
DFI requires the following qualifications for this position:
- 0+ years of experience. Recent graduates in communications, digital media, or a related field is preferred
- A passionate commitment to DFI’s mission, vision, and principles and a strong desire to serve the public good
- Ability to travel, up to 2%
- Collegiality, a strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, and civility
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial work environment—a self-starter with a creative mindset and attention to detail
- Excellent organizational, time management, and writing and verbal communication skills
- Comfort in using major social platforms (X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube) and basic analytics tools
- Experience with social media advertising a plus
- Interest in public policy, education reform, and civil and constitutional rights
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or video editing tools
- Familiarity with WordPress or basic web editing is a plus
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $40,00-60,000, based on experience, plus generous benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life/AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts; retirement savings account with employer match; and personal leave, sick leave, and corporate holidays.
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter including:
- An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to DFI’s mission
- Salary requirements
- Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/
Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: bailey@talentmarket.org.
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
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