Organization Overview
Results for America (RFA) is the leading national nonprofit organization helping policymakers at all levels of government harness the power of evidence and data to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our mission is to make investing in what works the “new normal,” so that, one day, all government leaders use rigorous evidence and quality data to inform important policy and funding decisions. We believe that data-driven and evidence-based policy decisions could significantly increase the impact of the over $2 trillion that governments spend annually to advance economic mobility and racial equity.
Position Overview
Results for America seeks a skilled communicator and creative storyteller with deep knowledge of how federal and state policy is shaped to join our team. The Associate Director of Federal and State Communications will develop and lead marketing, communications, and event strategies related to RFA’s federal and state policy work. The goal is to mobilize government leaders to invest in evidence-based solutions that advance economic mobility and help close racial gaps.
This role may require travel up to 10% annually to plan, staff, and execute events and attend organization-wide meetings and partner events.
This is a full-time, exempt position based in a home office anywhere in the U.S., with a preferred location in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area due to frequent in-person events.
Reporting Relationship
The Associate Director, Federal and State Communications will report to the Vice President, Strategic Communications, and work closely with the Federal and State teams and other teams across RFA.
Position Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop Communications Strategies (40%)
Use Storytelling to Mobilize Action (40%)
Build Communications Partnerships (20%)
All RFA employees are expected to participate in the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
Experience and Competencies
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, as well as an alignment with Results for America’s mission and organizational values:
Skills/Qualifications
Organization Overview
Results for America (RFA) is the leading national nonprofit organization helping policymakers at all levels of government harness the power of evidence and data to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our mission…
Results for America offers a compensation package that includes:
Results for America offers a compensation package that includes:
To apply for this position, please complete and submit all information using the application link below. In addition to your cover letter and resume, please submit at least 5-10 writing samples of different types and any examples of policy-related events you helped organize (links to videos, attachments, etc.).
Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to include their pronouns in their cover letter.
RFA is an equal opportunity employer that values/celebrates diversity, and that follows a policy of making all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, partnership status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking, military status, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.
Applicants for employment with RFA must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit all information using the application link below. In addition to your cover letter and resume, please submit at least 5-10…