About the Organization

The James Madison Institute (JMI) is a Florida-based research and educational organization whose ideas are rooted in a belief in the U.S. Constitution, limited government, economic freedom, federalism and individual liberty coupled with personal responsibility. The Institute’s mission is to keep the citizens of Florida informed about their government and to shape our state’s future through the advancement of practical free-market ideas on public policy issues.

About the Role

The James Madison Institute seeks a full-time Communications Coordinator to manage the organization’s email marketing, website, and brand publications. Candidates for the position of communications coordinator should be able to demonstrate an understanding of public policy from a free-market perspective, with special emphasis on the issues facing the state of Florida. Candidates must be energetic in promoting the goals and views of The James Madison Institute (JMI) with the goal of increasing JMI’s digital presence.

The Communications Coordinator will report to the Communications Manager. This is an in-office role, based in Tallahassee, FL.

Responsibilities

  • Draft the weekly Madison Minute email to JMI subscribers and donors
  • Manage JMI email blasts to members, including weekly fundraising emails and event promotion
  • Maintain JMI.org, including proofreading, updating and publishing content 
  • Assist JMI’s Senior Vice President with drafting, editing, and publishing JMI’s bi-yearly Newsletter, The Messenger
  • Schedule all JMI social media content
  • Assist the Communications Manager with graphic design content
  • Manage JMI Google Ads through the Google Ad Grant
  • Participate in weekly JMI staff meetings, as well as a weekly meeting with the communications and policy teams.
  • Disseminate JMI press releases to the media
  • Ensure the message of JMI is consistent, respectful and appealing to the audience
  • Assist the Communications Manager in any other related tasks

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience working with the media
    • Internship experience will be considered
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines
  • Strong work ethic, highly self-motivated with attention to detail and ability to be a team player
  • Ability to travel on occasion, up to 10%
  • Willingness to perform all tasks with a positive attitude and contribute to the team by performing miscellaneous tasks as needed/directed
  • Familiarity with WordPress, HootSuite, and Canva is preferred, but not required
  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in communications, public relations, journalism or related

Compensation:

Salary is $55,00-$60,000 and dependent upon the selected applicant’s experience and qualifications, with generous incentives including bonus opportunities. JMI also offers an equally competitive benefits package.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to The James Madison Institute’s mission
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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