The Public Welfare Foundation, a national foundation with assets of nearly $600 million based in Washington, DC, is seeking a Communications Officer to oversee the Foundation’s media outreach, including its web site, annual report, contacts with reporters, and the development of an e-newsletter.  The position will report to the President of the Foundation.  

Over the past year, communications has played a larger role at the Public Welfare Foundation, including spreading the word about innovative ideas of grantees, the launch of a new web site, upgrading of Foundation publications, and reaching out to the media to have a greater impact.  To oversee and coordinate these efforts, the Foundation seeks a person with a media background and strong communications, writing, and web skills.  S/he will be responsible for media relations, web site, publications, and creation of an overall communications strategy for this creative and innovative Foundation, which supports both policy and grassroots initiatives.  The Communications Officer, who works closely with program staff, will oversee the public presentation of the Foundation’s programs and objectives, with the goal of increasing the understanding and impact of its work and the work of its grantees.

Among the qualities an ideal candidate will have are:

• Outstanding written and oral communications skills
• Experience in journalism and/or media outreach at national and policy levels
• Experience in Web site coordination, content management, strategy, implementation, and marketing
• A self-starter with lots of initiative and the ability to generate media opportunities and interest
• The ability to use communications to strengthen the Foundation’s work
• Experience with one or more of the Foundation’s program areas and a commitment to its work
• Intellectual curiosity
• Bachelor’s degree
• Enjoyment of work with colleagues and a sense of humor

The Public Welfare Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.  The salary is competitive with excellent benefits. Interested candidates may apply by sending an email to hr@publicwelfare.org or by sending a resume and statement of interest to:

Communications Officer Position
The Public Welfare Foundation
1200 U Street, NW
Washington , DC  20009