About the Electrical Safety Foundation

ESF is the premier 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety at home and in the workplace. The mission of ESF is to prevent electrically-related injuries, deaths, and fires; saving lives and property through public education and outreach.

Since 1994, ESF has led the way in promoting electrical safety across North America. Over the years, ESF has become highly regarded by industry, media, and consumer safety partners by constantly reinvigorating how electrical safety is addressed. ESF creates unique awareness and educational resources designed to meet the diverse needs of multiple at-risk groups.

Position Summary
The Communications Representative is responsible for managing ESF’s social media profiles and executing marketing strategy. The successful candidate will develop and maintain editorial calendars, social media posts and advertisements, blogs, guest articles, and relationships with partner organizations. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive analytics, data presentations, and resource management reports on social and traditional media. This candidate will also be in charge of pitching relevant ESF materials to trade publications, local news organizations, newspapers, and other traditional media platforms.

As a small team, it is imperative we find the right addition to join us. The successful candidate must be comfortable jumping in as needed and learning about electrical safety as you go.  We seek someone who is confident and receptive to constructive feedback so that our team works efficiently and effectively.  We are also seeking a critical thinker who will challenge themselves to bring new ideas to improve upon our existing efforts.  As an agile team, we can capitalize on the individual strengths of our staff, and the position may evolve to leverage your skills and interests beyond what was initially outlined for the position.  This is truly an opportunity to hit the ground running and see your ideas and hard work make a real difference.

Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Communications Representative position include, but are not limited to:

• Developing, maintaining and distributing the ESF media editorial calendar
• Developing and maintaining ESF social media profiles ad posts (Facebook, X, and LinkedIn)
• Developing and maintaining contact databases of media and organizational partners
  
• Developing communication strategies for ESF programs including traditional media pitches and paid digital advertising
• Developing outreach materials, identifying media opportunities, and implementing campaigns around key programs and issues
• Communicating key messages, pitching story ideas, and coordinating media coverage as part of national awareness campaigns
• Planning, coordinating, and implementing local, regional, and national news media coverage through print and online sources
• Serving as the main point of contact for general questions and media requests
• Writing publications, communication materials and comprehensive reports including campaign wrap-up reports and status reports for Board of Directors
• Develop talking points for all media interviews
• Writing, preparing, and distributing press releases and media outreach materials, including ESF’s newsletters
• Monitoring media and pitching ESF in response to severe weather and breaking events
• Establishing ESF communication committee with partner organizations
• Tracking media trends for emerging safety issues
• Serving as main ESF liaison with partner organizations
• Drafting ESF reports for fundraising
  

Reports To

• Position reports to ESF Executive Director
• Position is based in Arlington, VA, and allows for a hybrid work schedule
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or related field

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize among competing goals to execute tight deadlines
• Savvy with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as online email, website, and social media platforms
• 3 years’ work experience in a professional environment comparable to ESF’s
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and proven success working in a member or client services role
• Knowledge of fundraising communications techniques including, but not limited to, proposal writing, public relations, donor relations and stewardship, and prospect research
• Graphic design and video editing skills (especially familiarity with InDesign, Photoshop, and Premier Pro)
• Copy editing and professional writing experience a plus
• AdWords or PPC advertisement experience
  

ESF offers a competitive salary and benefits along with a hybrid work schedule.

Interested candidates can apply here: NEMA Careers

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is seeking a Managing Director, Government Relations.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents over 300 electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers that make safe, reliable, and efficient products and systems. Together, our members contribute 1% of U.S. GDP and directly provide nearly 460,000 American jobs, contributing more than $250 billion to the U.S. economy. NEMA serves its members by living our core values in every aspect of our work: respect, integrity, teamwork, and leadership.

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, NEMA’s mission is to accelerate and create an environment in which the all-electric economy will thrive. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association engages in advocacy on public policy issues important to those industries, develops performance and other Standards in the electrical and medical imaging industries, and provides economic reports and analytical products to assist Member companies with business decisions. NEMA is an ANSI-accredited standards development organization.

The Managing Director – Government Relations is responsible for developing, directing, and managing NEMA government relations and advocacy activities in a manner that meets NEMA mission goals and strategic objectives.  

This position reports directly to the SVP, Public Affairs. The position is located at NEMA’s headquarters in Arlington, VA, allows for a hybrid work schedule, and may travel up to approximately 20 percent of time.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accountable for leading outcome-based advocacy team efforts at Federal and State levels
   • Lead development and implementation of legislative and regulatory strategies to involve Member company representatives
   • Form and direct coalitions to achieve assigned objectives by teaming with other trade associations and/or professional organizations
   • Represent the association at Federal and State activities with legislators, regulators, other stakeholders and media
   • Collaborate with NEMA Communications to develop effective communications and media plans that effectively advance advocacy goals and NEMA mission 
2. Manage and direct government relations team
   • Provide coaching, staff development support, and evaluation of government relations staff team members
   • Develop and deploy measurement and metrics in government relations and advocacy work
   • Manage, and evaluate outside consultants to support advocacy work at federal and state levels including full compliance with federal and state lobbying rules and registration requirements
     
3. Lead Policy Development Through Collaborative Efforts
   • Foster and maintain key relationships with executive branch officials, members of Congress, regulators, state officials, and staff
   • Contribute to NEMA strategic planning and coordination efforts in a matrix environment
   • Organize and manage grassroots efforts that include organizing visits by legislators to Member company facilities 
4. Grow and expand the PAC in consultation with the NEMA Board of Governors and PAC Board of Directors
   • Perform PAC outreach to Member company executives and other eligible PAC contributors, including NEMA staff
   • Ensure compliance of PAC operations with Federal Elections Commission regulations and rules

Experience and Qualifications

• 10 years or more of experience in government relations, public affairs, or equivalent
• Undergraduate degree is required, graduate degree is desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes
• Strong relationship builder with executive presence, ability to use policy-making and regulatory processes in support of NEMA’s mission and goals
• Trade association experience desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to persuasively advocate in private and public settings
• Innovative thinker and leader, individually proactive and outcome-oriented, and a team builder and coach
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced, multidiscipline environment with challenging timeliness for multiple projects occurring simultaneously

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including paid holidays and personal time, flexible working hours, 401(k) plan, health/dental insurance, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy.

Interested individuals should apply here, NEMA Careers.