Job Details

Description

Position: Policy Communications Coordinator

Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Hybrid)

Travel: Up to 25%

Reporting To: Vice President of Public Policy

Compensation: $60,000-$80,000k/year

About RAINN

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, and carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.

Position Overview

RAINN is seeking a Policy Communications Manager to serve as the bridge between our policy and communications teams for the purpose of accelerating RAINN’s legislative influence and reputation. This role requires a firm understanding of sexual violence legislation, particularly laws that provide survivors with avenues for justice and accountability. Knowledge of related policies impacting children’s issues is also beneficial.

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented writer who can distill complex legislation into readily understandable, action- and impact-oriented language for policymakers, media, and the general public. This person should have demonstrated experience successfully conducting media outreach to journalists covering state and federal policy, with a focus on state-level legislation, and how to leverage media and public opinion for political action.

The Policy Communications Manager will spend approximately 70% of their time embedded in RAINN’s policy team to support the outreach and impact strategies specific to legislative progress, and 30% of their time collaborating with the RAINN’s communications functions to knowledgeably amplify RAINN’s legislative work and integrate themes and priorities into communications channels to advance our broader mission. This will require strong cross-department collaboration, a low tolerance for information silos, and a keen eye for opportunities that lift all boats.

If this is your first foray into nonprofits, policy or communications, we still want to hear from you. This is a nontraditional role and nontraditional candidates are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex legislative and policy issues into accessible, compelling content for multiple audiences, including policymakers, media, and the public.
• Develop press materials, talking points, briefing documents, blog posts, and op-eds related to RAINN’s policy priorities.
• Work closely with the policy team to ensure timely and strategic communication of legislative actions, policy wins, and key initiatives.
• Conduct outreach to journalists covering state and federal policy, securing media coverage for RAINN’s policy work.
• Support policy staff in preparing for media interviews, testimony, and public appearances.
• Ensure policy updates are effectively integrated into RAINN’s broader communications strategy, including social media and advocacy campaigns.
• Coordinate cross-team efforts to amplify survivor-centered policy changes through storytelling and digital engagement.
• Travel up to 25% in support of legislative priorities and policy-related events.
  
  

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in policy communications, public affairs, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of sexual violence legislation, particularly laws that support survivors and ensure perpetrator accountability.
• Experience translating policy and legal language into accessible, relatable content.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.
• Experience working across teams and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, advocacy-driven environment where responsiveness and agility are key.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to conduct media outreach and cultivate relationships with journalists covering policy issues.
  
  

RAINN headquarters are based in Washington, DC. This position is based in the Washington, DC metro area, as travel up to 25% is required in support of legislative priorities and policy-related events.

Only complete applications will be considered. Please, no phone calls.

RAINN offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance, 403(b) retirement savings, paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays including a bonus week, and free access to the building fitness center. RAINN is based in Washington, D.C.

Remote Work Requirements

RAINN employees are required to have a home office setup with a dependable high-speed internet connection. This must be sufficient to support all job-related tasks, including accessing systems, communicating with teams, and providing uninterrupted hotline services or administrative support.

When you work at RAINN, you're joining a team of experts and professionals who stand up for survivors of sexual violence every day. Your job is important-- and so are you! RAINN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, individual identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. RAINN encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

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The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the essential functions, responsibilities and/or requirements.