We’re searching for a manager for storytelling & community engagement!
Are you passionate about bringing people together and communicating impactful stories? TechCongress is hiring a Manager for Storytelling and Community Engagement who will manage our day-to-day comms, help build our fellowship story bank, support events, and ensure brand cohesion.
Sounds like you? Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply now!
Applications will close on Monday, February 17th at 11:59pm ET.
important details:
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000, based on experience
Location: Washington, D.C.
Benefits: We are proud to have industry-leading benefits at TechCongress. This includes:
A platinum-level health care plan, vision, and dental insurance;
Paid parental leave (policy still under development);
Generous PTO (20 days in year one; 30 days thereafter);
a 401(k) retirement plan with an automatic 9% contribution upon date-of-hire with no match required;
FSA and paid OneMedical membership;
a professional development stipend;
a $500 wellness stipend;
A convenient location in DC by the White House (we share office space with the think tank New America);
A sabbatical policy after six years with TechCongress;
The office is closed for all federal holidays, including Juneteenth and Veteran’s Day, and the week off between Christmas and New Year, and also has early closure on Fridays in the summer;
Flexible remote work policies (currently two days / week in the office).
Please note that this role will require at least two days / week in-person position. Remote participation is not an option. We currently work in the office located at 15th and H St NW, on Wednesdays and another day of your choosing.
As the Manager for Storytelling and Engagement, you will:
Create and implement a proactive communications strategy focused on specific audiences (Congress, funders, technical talent)
Develop a story bank of fellow and organizational accomplishments and disseminate them via communications campaigns
Support fundraising through research and pitch development with Executive Director
Manage digital structure, including our newsletters, social media, website, and community channels
Support on inward and outward-facing events
Work with Deputy Director to develop and implement our guest speaker series
What we’re looking for in you:
Must haves
3-5 years of experience in communications
Strong content development, writing, and editing skills
Working knowledge of story gathering and communicating to different audiences
Understanding of brand voice and tone
Nice to haves
General understanding of government and the civic tech field
Experience in Congress
Organizing or campaigning background
Knowledge of industry best practices for outreach and list management
We don’t expect you to have every qualification listed. We are eager to work with people who are excited to continue building on their current expertise. We encourage you to apply if you think you might be a good fit, regardless of how many of these items align with your experience. Imposter syndrome can prevent great people from applying for jobs, and we don’t want to miss out on working with you just because you don’t have all of the experience outlined here.
In one month you will:
Meet with our fellows currently placed in Congress
Create and implement a social media campaign
Support the TechCongress team with events communications
In three months you will:
Conduct an audit of our social media strategy and start independently executing our communications strategy, including managing our newsletter, web, and social media
Revive and revamp our guest speaker series for our fellows
Help conduct research on funders and prep the Executive Director for pitch meetings
Set up meetings with organizational partners to build your relationships
In six months you will:
Lead communications outreach to our partners and promote opportunities
Lead the development of our fellowship story bank and manage our digital media communications channels
Create and maintain brand guidelines
Conduct a quarterly analysis of our comms strategy and engagement numbers
In one year you will:
Support regular fellowship events and gatherings with our Programs Team
Revamp our outreach strategy with community partners
Field press inquiries about TechCongress
Manage all communications for one entire fellowship cohort from start to finish (i.e. announcing fellows and their placements, highlighting their accomplishments, etc.)This is a DC-based position. Fully remote is not possible.
About TechCongress
We've got great staff, fellows, and advisors doing all we can to bridge the gap between government and the technology community. TechCongress is nonpartisan and works with a diverse set of political voices, and does not take positions on issues. We are building a new generation of technology leaders, and support our staff and fellows with professional development, networking, and freedom to tinker and test new ideas. Above all, we are vigilantly focused on adding value—to our people, our institutions and our society.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TechCongress values an inclusive and diverse workplace. Diversity is one of our core values, and it is something we are constantly trying to improve upon. We have piloted various practices to foster inclusive classes of Congressional Innovation Fellows. We are always learning and trying to incorporate lessons we’ve learned as well as new research on best practices as we grow.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our clientele, our employees, and our communities. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and fellows and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment and fellowship, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
You can read more about our efforts to build an inclusive fellowship, especially by working with veterans and minorities underrepresented in tech and politics, on our website.