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THE ORGANIZATION

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. Central to this mission is our work to support and safeguard the apolitical civil service, the backbone of our democratic system that ensures the federal government meets its mandate to serve the public good. We prepare federal employees to navigate threats to the nonpartisan workforce, and we educate and engage the public about why the government matters and what is at stake for everyone if it is undermined. We also aim to help state and local governments deliver for those they serve, applying our 20-plus years of experience working in the federal sector to reinspire faith in government at all levels.

Our staff, diverse in experience and perspective, is mission-driven, creative, collaborative, optimistic and inclusive.

Our work is strategic, fast-paced and guided by our values:

+ Passion for public service and our work toward more effective government

+ People who promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration, inclusion and respect

+ Persistence to drive change, take strategic risks and deliver results

+ Promise to be trustworthy, nonpartisan and fiscally responsible

We hire smart and friendly people who are great at what they do and good to one another in the process.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Partnership for Public Service seeks a Communications & Advocacy Manager to help lead high-impact campaigns that mobilize communities, shift narratives and drive measurable changes. As the only nonprofit dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy, this new position will play a central role in advancing the Partnership’s efforts to improve the public’s understanding of the federal government and federal civil service and to engage them in opportunities to advance real, positive change in government.

Through this position, the Partnership seeks to inform, educate and mobilize the public in five priority states: Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Texas and Washington. Reporting to the Communications Director and working collaboratively with a highly matrixed team, the Communications & Advocacy Manager will help create and carry out communications strategies and content for target audiences across multiple platforms. They will also build relationships and partnerships with community organizations and trusted messengers. Additionally, this position will coordinate the communications strategy and tactics for the organization’s policy and advocacy efforts to reimagine and modernize the federal government. The role requires a capacity for collaboration and complex relationship-building and strong interest in the challenges, purpose and future of our federal government.

The Communications & Advocacy Manager will work as part of an interdisciplinary communications team of marketing, graphic design, social media, editorial, researchers, media, and programs and events staff, and as a result should be able to collaborate with others and contribute ideas. This person must be able to manage relationships and lead assigned projects from start to finish.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Lead high-impact public campaigns that mobilize communities, shift narratives and drive measurable changes in five key states (Georgia, Texas, Colorado, Ohio and Washington). This role is responsible for translating strategic insights from the Partnership’s research, storytelling and government affairs teams into actionable, public-facing initiatives.

+ Collaborate in the development of communications strategies tailored for target audiences over multi-channel platforms, and leads implementation of those efforts to inform, educate and influence target audiences.

+ Create high-impact content across multiple formats (written, video, graphics) to inspire, inform and mobilize.

+ Establish and activate strategic community partnerships (e.g., veterans’ groups, the business community, faith-based leaders, etc.) in the five priority states to advance public campaign and advocacy goals.

+ Collaborate with the communications and government affairs teams to develop a coordinated advocacy communications strategy, including both earned and digital media, to build constituent support for the organization’s policy reform priorities and to keep stakeholders and partners informed of policy issues and developments, strategies and opportunities.

+ Create and manage a robust content calendar, including social media, newsletters, blog posts and website updates, built around key milestones and strategic goals of the organization’s policy priorities.

+ Develop toolkits and other materials in support of campaign objectives and stakeholder partnerships.

+ Guide campaign pivots and mobilizations in response to the political and legislative landscape.

+ Track and evaluate engagement metrics to guide strategy and strengthen future campaigns.

+ Position the Partnership and its broader advocacy efforts as the leading voice on the effort to reimagine and modernize the federal government.

KEY COMPETENCIES

+ Excellent planning and conceptualization skills; ability to set goals, assess risks, measure impact and lead campaign development and implementation.

+ Strong campaign planning and implementation skills, with the ability to move targets, build coalitions and integrate organizing with communications and advocacy.

+ Excellent written and verbal communications skills and attention to detail.

+ Skilled relationship-builder and organizer who can connect diverse stakeholders, collaborate across teams and translate advocacy priorities into meaningful public action.

+ Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholder groups.

+ A critical thinker with outstanding judgment and political savvy.

+ Flexible and collaborative with an ability to work well across different teams and departments and excel in a matrix management environment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

+ Minimum of 5-7 years of experience within the social impact, civic engagement, democracy and/or political space.

+ Experience developing, leading and implementing community organizing/issue campaigns and/or narrative strategies and campaigns.

+ Experience coordinating projects in dynamic, multi-team environments.

+ Expertise using storytelling and narrative shifting strategies to influence and move targeted audiences to greater understanding and related solutions.

+ Experience using research and public opinion polling to inform messaging and campaigns.

+ Track record of successfully recruiting, building and maintaining ongoing relationships with external stakeholders.

+ Proven success in mobilizing individuals and organizations in civic or policy-focused efforts.

+ A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications or similar field or combination of experience and education in professional work or military experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position will report to the director of public engagement and may supervise an intern.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a hybrid (remote + office) environment in Washington, DC. The successful candidate must be a permanent resident in the Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia area. The person in this role is expected to work in the office, on average, three days per week – with Wednesday as the required day in-office. This position requires consistent use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer/scanner and MS Office.

In assessing employee performance at the Partnership, we consider collaboration, results, and demonstration of our values.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an at-will, term position starting December 2025 and running through May 2027. This position is full-time and classified as exempt from overtime pay. Official business hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, though the Partnership allows flexibility in work schedules. Occasional evenings or weekend activities may be required.

TRAVEL

If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day. Some out of the area and/or overnight travel may occasionally be required.

SALARY

The starting salary range for this position is $70,000 - $95,000. The Partnership offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary; medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; long- and short-term disability insurance; a 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match; opportunities for training and development; commuter benefits; 15 days of annual leave per year, 10 days of sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off; and use of an on-site exercise facility.

EEO STATEMENT

The Partnership adheres to all federal, state and local employment laws. Partnership for Public Service is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, caste, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, veteran status, disability; or on any other basis prohibited by law.