Coordinator, Communications

Company: Air & Space Forces Assoc
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Coordinator, Communications Department/Job Location: Publications/Strategic Communications, AFA Headquarters Classification/Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Reports to: Senior Communications Manager JOB SUMMARY : Founded in 1946, AFA is the single largest entity of its kind focused on airpower and spacepower. With more than 130,000 members and 200 chapters spread around the world, we have an important story to tell. Our mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense; to honor and support Airmen, Guardians, and their Families; and to remember and respect the enduring heritage of the Air Force and Space Force. The Communications Coordinator will help develop and build relationships with AFA stakeholders and the Department of the Air Force to amplify their collective voice. The Communications Coordinator will produce newsletters, press releases, reports, presentations, scripts, and more, each tailored to the target audience and distribution channel (Web, social media, print, etc.). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Writing and Editing (60%) Draft scripts for the Air, Space & Cyber Conference and Warfare Symposium, and other events as needed. Write press releases, stories, emails, etc., as assigned. Work with staff and volunteers to identify and report stories of interest to various audience sectors; distribute content appropriate to that audience, choosing platform and messaging carefully in collaboration with others. Copy edit AFA external communications products, including the annual report, program guides, Development campaigns, brochures, and emails, etc. General Communications (35%) Post content to AFA website and conference platforms. Track website analytics to determine reader engagement and trends. Help curate and build newsletters and e-blasts for distribution to AFA members around the world, field and chapter leaders, and other stakeholders. Assist with planning and executing meetings and events in support of all three pillars of AFA’s mission: Advocate, Educate, Support. Conduct media outreach and analysis, using tools like Meltwater, to engage with reporters, and to track media coverage of AFA events, strategic initiatives, and objectives. Develop a solid working knowledge of Air Force, Space Force, and national security issues. Other duties (5%): Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience. Experience writing and editing articles for publication, scripts for video and events, and the ability to tell compelling stories. Experience with or in the military highly desired. Familiarity with Air Force and Space Force terms, language, culture, preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills. High degree of comfort working under pressure and with multiple concurrent priorities. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be a creative, flexible thinker and self-starter who can tackle both complex and technical and human/emotional story telling. Excellent copy-editing skills – grammar, spelling, and knowledge of AP style. Proficient with Microsoft Office, web content management systems, mail management systems, and other enterprise software, plus ability to quickly learn other software systems. Ability and commitment to act with integrity, professionalism, ethically and confidentiality. Working Conditions: Hybrid work with at least three days a week spent at the Air & Space Forces Association’s Headquarters in Arlington, Va., and some remote. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, subject to modification based on the needs of each program or site. Operates in a professional office environment with travel to local offices, community partners, and events. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers. Must be able to travel as needed (up to 5%). Physical Demands: The position requires sedentary work (sitting most of the time with no adverse environmental exposure) and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The position also includes the following physical requirements: Movement. The employee in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. The employee in this position needs to be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a copy machine and printer. The employee is required to communicate and hold verbal conversations with others by means of the spoken word. Employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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