Communications Coordinator

Position Overview The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is looking for a highly organized Communications Coordinator to help keep our Communications team running smoothly. From coordinating department projects and supporting communications campaigns to assisting with events and donor experiences, this role helps ensure work moves forward efficiently and consistently.

Youll serve as the operational hub of the department, keeping projects organized, deadlines on track, and colleagues connected. Working closely with teammates across Communications and partners throughout Federation, youll help turn ideas into well-executed communications, events, and experiences. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, thrives on organization, and takes pride in helping a team succeed.

Key Responsibilities Support the Department

Coordinate department meetings, schedules, calendars, and planning activities

Prepare agendas, meeting materials, notes, and follow-up items

Maintain project trackers, timelines, planning materials, templates, and shared resources

Help keep projects organized, deadlines visible, and priorities moving forward

Coordinate communications projects across campaigns, email, web, content, and organizational initiatives

Track deliverables and help ensure materials move smoothly through the appropriate review and production process

Prepare, proofread, and format communications materials, presentations, and planning documents

Support Events

Assist with planning and execution of Federation events and donor experiences

Coordinate event materials, logistics, vendors, planning documents, and other operational details

Provide on-site event support, including setup, registration, guest support, and breakdown

Help identify and resolve planning gaps before events occur

Collaborate Across the Organization

Partner with colleagues across Communications, Development, and other departments to coordinate projects and information

Build strong working relationships with vendors, venues, and external partners

Help ensure stakeholders have the information, materials, and support they need to keep projects and events moving successfully

Success Looks Like

The Communications team operates efficiently because projects, priorities, and information are well organized and easy to manage

Communications materials, events, and donor experiences are consistently prepared ahead of deadlines, with minimal last-minute issues

Colleagues and partners have confidence that they know what is needed, when it is needed, and where projects stand

Communications and event operations are consistent, organized, and aligned with Federations standards for quality and professionalism

Qualifications

1-3 years of experience in communications, project coordination, event support, or a related field

Exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and project management tools such as ClickUp

Sound judgment, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented approach in fast-paced or changing environments

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to anticipate needs and manage multiple competing priorities

Familiarity with Jewish customs, traditions, and community life, or a willingness to learn, is preferred

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington brings people together, mobilizes resources, and drives impact to strengthen Jewish life across Greater Washington and beyond.

We serve as a strategic leader, convener, and catalyst, working across organizations, leaders, and communities to identify priorities, align efforts, and respond to evolving needs. By connecting people, resources, and ideas, we help drive coordinated action and build a vibrant Jewish future. Learn more at shalomdc.org.

How We Work Across roles, our work is grounded in:

Clear priorities and shared goals

Accountability for outcomes, not just activity

Collaboration across teams and stakeholders

Consistent, aligned execution

A focus on impact and community need

How We Support You

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Generous paid time off, including Jewish holidays

Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave (after one year)

Commuter bonus

Hybrid work environment