Organizing and Communications Coordinator

Opportunity DC - Organizing and Communications Coordinator

Location : Washington, DC

Reports to : Executive Director

Office Expectations : In-person, with travel within the District of Columbia

Job Overview :

The Organizing and Communications Coordinator will be the main point of contact for Opportunity

DC’s engagement in the community. You will be responsible for identifying and supporting potential

candidates for office, building relationships with civic leaders and policymakers, and developing the

advocacy skills of business leaders within the District of Columbia. You will engage and support local

leaders through one-on-one meetings, workshops and networking events, and digital forums (e.g.

email, texting, and social media), and you will lead the organization’s external communications.

About Opportunity DC :

Opportunity DC is a 501(c)(4) issue advocacy organization that promotes a robust economy capable

of supporting the greater social good and sustaining the District’s recent years of progress. Learn

more at

Key Responsibilities :

Identify, train, and mobilize small business and community leaders :

• Conduct research and outreach to identify potential small business leaders within the

community that are representative of the various DC neighborhoods and

constituencies.

business climate and a strong economy.

events, and advocacy campaigns.

Recruit and develop candidates for office, and provide ongoing support for

policymakers :

candidates for office.

representative, and inclusive pipeline of candidates.

resource and knowledge-sharing, networking events, and mentoring opportunities.

Lead organizational communications and digital media engagement :

campaigns—to build and mobilize a strong network of voters, volunteers, and

community leaders committed to building a strong economy capable of supporting the

social good in the District.

newsletters, and donor updates.

and share fact sheets, briefing materials, and talking points as needed.

Qualifications :

execution skills

Compensation :

Salaries for this role typically fall between $50,000 and $70,000 commensurate with relevant

experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

How to Apply :

Email a résumé and cover letter to mfox@opportunitydc.us. Opportunity DC is an Equal Opportunity

Employer. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex

including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran

status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000