Marketing Associate, Communications & Public Engagement

Position Overview

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. We prepare federal employees to navigate threats to the nonpartisan civil service and help state and local governments deliver for those they serve. Our staff is diverse, mission-driven, creative, collaborative, and inclusive.

The Partnership is seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing Associate to support its marketing activities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will help build the organization’s brand by drafting compelling digital content, supporting marketing and social media campaigns, increasing audience engagement, and leading the reporting of digital media analytics and marketing ROI. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team including marketing, graphic design, editorial, and events professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft clear and compelling cross-channel copy and key marketing material.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager on executing the blog strategy—including creating innovative blog series, guiding topic selection, and managing editing and publishing processes.
• Draft and distribute engaging marketing emails promoting leadership development programs, internships, fellowships, research reports, policy work, events, and other initiatives.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of the weekly e-newsletter, ensuring concise, error-free content that aligns with the Partnership’s style guide.
• Develop content for marketing tools including website pop-up ads, landing pages, and Google Ads campaigns, while researching SEO and ad keywords to target new audiences.
• Lead small-scale marketing/communications plans and assist in the implementation of larger strategies, monitoring and analyzing campaign results across channels.
• Utilize digital tools such as Google Analytics, SEMRush, HubSpot, and Sprout Social to drive data-informed marketing decisions.
• Develop, write, edit, and schedule daily posts for various social media platforms in collaboration with the Senior Digital Communications Manager.
• Monitor and respond to comments, direct messages, and mentions to foster community engagement and resolve issues.
• Assist in planning social media strategies, content calendars, and support social video planning and production.
• Track key social media metrics (followers, engagement, traffic) and report performance to management.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field, or equivalent professional/military experience.
• Experience Required: 1-2 years of experience in marketing, strategic communications, public relations or a related field (internships included).
• Qualifications: Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent proofreading, and an ability to work collaboratively in a nonpartisan environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Experience with email marketing and social media management systems, along with knowledge of AP Style.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $52,500 – $54,500 per year
• Compensation: Competitive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, long- and short-term disability insurance; a 401(k) program with a 4% employer match; training and development opportunities; commuter benefits; 15 days of annual leave, 10 days of sick leave, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off; and access to an on-site exercise facility.
• Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid environment with an expectation of three days in-office per week, including Wednesday)
• Schedule: Full-time; Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern with flexibility in work hours