NLIHC Hiring Communications Associate

The National Low Income Housing Coalition in Washington, D.C. seeks a well-qualified and talented communications associate. Reporting to the communications director, the communications associate will be responsible for implementing NLIHC’s communications activities in a manner that advances our mission of ending the nation’s affordable housing crisis.The communications associate’s duties include assisting in the execution of NLIHC’s public relations and media outreach strategies, distributing press releases, editing publications, and strengthening NLIHC’s online and social networking presence. We seek candidates with excellent writing and editing abilities, strong computer and website management skills, and demonstrated experience with the use of social and other electronic media. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus.A Bachelor’s degree is required for the position, which is based in Washington, D.C. A commitment to social justice is a core qualification for employment. Awareness of federal housing policy issues is strongly preferred. NLIHC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.Interested candidates should forward a cover letter, salary requirements, resume, and a writing sample to Bill Shields, Vice President of Operations, 727 15th Street, N.W., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20005, or to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.