Marketing Associate, Communications & Public Engagement

Organization

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. The Partnership prepares federal employees to navigate threats to the nonpartisan workforce and educates and engages the public about why the government matters and what is at stake for everyone if it is undermined. The Partnership also aims to help state and local governments deliver for those they serve, applying its 20-plus years of experience working in the federal sector to reinspire faith in government at all levels.

The Partnership for Public Service is seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing Associate to support the organization’s marketing activities in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, this entry‑level position will help build the Partnership’s brand and raise awareness about its key organizational priorities and programs through a comprehensive digital marketing strategy.

• Write clear and compelling cross‑channel copy that is engaging and relevant.
• Carry out the Partnership’s blog strategy, including creating innovative blog series driving content production from internal and external authors, providing vision and guidance for blog topics, editing processes, publishing responsibilities and promotion strategies.
• Draft and distribute engaging marketing emails that promote the Partnership’s leadership development programs, internship and fellowship programs, research reports, policy work, events and other initiatives.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of the Partnership’s weekly e‑newsletter.
• Draft content for marketing tools including website pop‑up ads, landing pages and the Partnership’s Google Ads campaigns.
• Research SEO and Google Ad keywords to inform ad copy and target new audiences.
• Lead small‑scale marketing/communications plans, as directed, and support the implementation of large‑scale marketing/communications plans.
• Monitor and analyze campaign results across all channels to understand the effectiveness of strategies and tactics for improving marketing campaigns.
• Use Google Analytics, SEMRush, Hub Spot, Sprout Social and other tools to make insightful marketing decisions and recommendations for new initiatives.

• Develop, write, edit and schedule daily posts for various social platforms.
• Monitor comments, direct messages and mentions. Respond to inquiries, resolve issues and foster community interaction.
• Assist in developing social media strategies, plan content calendars and identify opportunities for growth and promotion.
• Support in social video planning and production for various social platforms.
• Track key metrics (followers, engagement, traffic) and report on performance to management, using data to inform decisions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience crafting and delivering external messaging via multiple channels.
• Solid understanding of traditional and digital marketing principles.
• Strong proofreading skills, eye for detail and concern for quality.
• Preference for making quick, effective and data‑driven decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a customer focus and ability to manage different personalities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a nonpartisan environment.
• Strongly motivated by the mission of the Partnership for Public Service and the Partnership’s values.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field, or equivalent professional work and/or military experience.
• 1‑2 years of experience, which may include internships, working in marketing, strategic communications, public relations or an equivalent field.
• Preferred experience with email marketing and social media management systems and knowledge of AP Style.

• This position reports to the Marketing Manager.
• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities of full‑time staff but may supervise a communications intern.

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