Public Relations Specialist

• Develop and distribute statements regarding K-12 school choice policies and programs to news media and partners.
• Draft press releases, media advisories, and communications materials related to education policy and school choice initiatives.
• Coordinate media outreach efforts with national, state, and local journalists, including broadcast, radio, online, and print outlets.
• Manage organizational social media channels, including X and LinkedIn.

This role helps raise public awareness of school choice options, empowering families to access educational opportunities that best meet their children's needs, thereby improving K-12 education outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in communications, public relations, or journalism.
• Experience with media outreach and pitching stories to reporters.
• Strong writing and editing skills for press releases and communications materials.

Salary: $87,000 per year. Permanent, full-time position. Remote within Virginia with primary worksite in Arlington County. Equal opportunity employer.

The National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF) is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to improving K-12 education in the United States by raising public awareness of the school options available to families, including public, charter, magnet, private, online, and home education.