Communications Assistant (PR Office, Hybrid Schedule)

About the Role

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) welcomes applications for a dynamic Communications Assistant to join their Public Relations and Communications team. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, flexible, and thrives in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be entrusted with managing daily communications efforts that support the organization's mission.

The Communications team partners closely with executive leadership and various departments to manage communications strategies, oversee the organization’s websites, media relationships, the annual convention, and special events.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Today's DAR Blog, coordinating deadlines and editing written content.
• Create and oversee content across various DAR social media channels, exploring new platform trends and features to enhance organizational messaging.
• Analyze data from the organization's website, social media, blogs, and email campaigns to detect trends and potential improvements in outreach and engagement.
• Collaborate with national leadership and internal teams to ensure DAR's websites are current and accurate.
• Support the development, coordination, and editing of mass email communications aimed at the membership base.
• Serve as the first point of contact for inbound inquiries, providing assistance regarding the DAR and its offerings.
• Contribute to the production of promotional materials including videos, photographs, and support for special DAR events.

Qualifications

• Between one and three years of professional experience in communications, publications, or media/public relations, particularly involving website content creation and management.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a communications-related discipline.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, including interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt quickly to changing demands.
• High attention to detail in all assignments and deliverables.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and web tools; familiarity with social media platforms, Drupal or other content management systems, HTML, and graphic software such as Adobe Photoshop is highly desirable or the ability to learn these quickly.
• A self-starter attitude, consistently seeking efficiency and improvements in workflow processes.

Compensation and Benefits

• The annual salary range for this position is between $52,000 and $58,000, dependent on the candidate’s experience.
• Generous paid time off, including up to 12 days each for vacation and sick leave during the first year, plus 14 observed holidays annually.
• Comprehensive health benefits covering medical, prescription, dental, and vision care.
• Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability coverage.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions provided with enrollment in the High Deductible Health Plan option.
• 403(b) retirement plan with full vesting on employer matching contributions.
• Complimentary access to events held at Constitution Hall.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The DAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse workplace that reflects multiple perspectives and talents. Employment selections are made based solely on qualifications, business needs, and performance, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other legally protected characteristic.