National Conference on Citizenship seeking Communications Director

Please send resume/CV and cover letter to David B. Smith at dsmith@ncoc.net
All applications due by July 10, 2009

Founded in 1946 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1953, the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) is a leader in promoting our nation’s civic life. We track, measure and advocate civic participation and engagement in partnership with other organizations on a bipartisan, collaborative basis. We focus on ways to enhance history and civics education, encourage national and community service, and promote greater participation in the political process. Through our programs, research, and reports, NCoC defines modern citizenship.

Many distinguished Americans have been involved with the growth and development of the NCoC over the years including Presidents Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower and Chief Justices Earl Warren and Warren Burger. The roster of board members, advisors and guest speakers at NCoC events represent a diverse spectrum of leaders from across government, industry, academia, community and nonprofit organizations and the media; people like Senators Robert Byrd and Lamar Alexander, Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer, philanthropists Ray Chambers and Eugene Lang, authors David McCullough and Walter Isaacson, scholars Robert Putnam and Stephen Goldsmith, MTV’s Ian Rowe, ABC’s Cokie Roberts, AOL’s Jean Case, Facebook’s Sean Parker, former Clinton Administration advisor William Galston and former Bush Administration advisor John Bridgeland.

Communications Director

NCoC seeks an established public relations professional with at least 3 years experience in communications and news media relations, ideally in connection with some aspects of public service and civic engagement. Demonstrable skills should include: outstanding writing abilities, an understanding of the news media in all its facets, experience in pitching media outlets, message development, blog outreach, e-newsletters, computer literacy (MS Office), and Web 2.0 knowledge – personal blogging experience and established relationships with reporters a plus.

Duties will include: strategic outreach to the news media to increase exposure of NCoC’s mission and programs, expanding NCoC’s web presence and relationship with the blogging community; utilizing NCoC’s networks of supporters and thought leaders to build brand awareness; and serving, along with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, as a spokesperson for NCoC.

The position is based in Washington DC. Salary range: commensurate with experience.

NCoC is an Equal Opportunity employer.