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Partnership for Public Service Associate Manager, Programs Communications & Marketing in Washington, District Of Columbia
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 connect the government with those it serves by protecting it from harm and reimagining the way it works on behalf of the public.
Building on our over 20 years of experience, we:
Prepare civil servants to navigate an increasingly complex federal environment
Educate and engage the public about the value of government and how eroding its capacity hurts communities nationwide
Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to devise and advance bold reforms that seek to make our federal institutions more effective, responsive and accountable to the American people
Equip and advise government leaders at the federal, state and local levels to develop critical skills for effective public service.
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 is seeking a dynamic, collaborative and motivated project manager with marketing and communications skills to join our Programs team. This person will support the marketing and communication efforts for the Public Service Leadership Institute team’s thought leadership work and the broader Programs Team’s business development initiatives.The associate manager may also manage select leadership development programming for government employees.
Marketing and communications responsibilities include long-term planning around LinkedIn posts and HubSpot (mass marketing) emails and the creation and updating of marketing collateral, website pages, program applications, and other materials. This work will also involve research, creation, and posting about leadership development tools, practical leadership frameworks, and other trends in public service thought leadership. This role will be responsible for helping to develop and manage the marketing plans for both thought leadership content and program initiatives.
While the primary responsibilities for this role are marketing and communications, this position may also manage small engagements for our government customers, such as leadership development programs for mid-career audiences, leadership retreats and webinars.
This position is ideal for someone who has an interest in public service leadership and has both project management and communications experience. A competitive candidate is someone who has a passion for marketing and communications using a variety of platforms, can manage complexity, demonstrates creativity, communicates effectively, and collaborates with a variety of stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner with Programs team leads to draft and update website content and marketing collateral for programs-specific pages and activities.
With oversight from the Business Development Director, work with the Communications team on content for an extensive redesign of the Partnership’s website and our offerings brochure.
Create and update program registration forms in FormAssembly and HubSpot.
Manage programs-specific email subscriber lists, with a focus on building state and local contacts.
Support the development of a strategic marketing and communications plan to maximize the mission and brand impact of PSLI's thought leadership efforts
Research best practices and current trends in government leadership
Engage internal and external content experts, including program coaches and facilitators, Partnership senior leaders and members of the Government Leadership Advisory Council, to contribute their expertise towards PSLI’s thought leadership efforts
Draft content and manage PSLI’s LinkedIn showcase page
With senior-level oversight, manage small to mid-size PSLI projects.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Highly collaborative, with exceptional ability to coordinate across internal teams, external partners and other stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Basic graphic design awareness and the ability to learn or use Canva
Ability to use web tools such as FormAssembly or Wordpress
Creative approach to generating ideas
Excellent project and people management skills, including prioritizing, planning, organizing, and decision-making
Adept at working in a fast-paced and high-energy environment
Excellent attention to detail, quality, and value
Ability to handle challenges and obstacles with tact, diplomacy and flexibility
Commitment to the values of public service, the mission of the Partnership for Public Service, and diversity, equity and inclusion
Ability to quickly build credibility and trust with stakeholders
Willing and able to work effectively as part of a team across the larger enterprise, sharing information and insights, collaborating to solve problems, and effectively connecting the organization’s leadership programming to our broader work
Commitment to continuous learning
REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work or military experience required.
Minimum of two to four years of relevant, full-time work experience, including demonstrated success leading projects to accomplish results.
Knowledge of or experience with the government workforce preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/REPORTING STRUCTURE
This position reports to a manager, senior manager, or director. This position may directly or indirectly supervise associates or interns.
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 a full-time exempt position with regular work hours Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Occasional evening or weekend activities may be required. Please note the Partnership allows flexibility in work schedules.
TRAVEL
If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day. Very little out of the area and/or overnight travel will be required as well.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The starting salary range for this position is $62,500 - $65,500. 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.