Coordinator, Advocacy Communications

Ready to advance a growing industry that provides essential digital infrastructure?

The Data Center Coalition (DCC) is the membership association for the data center industry, empowering and championing the data center community through public policy advocacy, thought leadership, stakeholder outreach, and community engagement.

Data centers are the backbone of the modern economy, and our members are investing tens of billions of dollars in capital in new data center facilities across the country to meet unprecedented demand for the digital services that have become increasingly central to Americans’ daily routines and how we live. The way we work, learn, shop, bank, and even access medical care now occurs online. Data centers make this possible by enabling the apps, platforms, and services individuals and organizations of all types increasingly rely on every day to keep us connected in our modern digital lives.

DCC represents and advances the interests of the data center industry by aggregating industry expertise and thought leadership, partnering with policymakers and other collaborators, and supporting communities where data center teams live and work through active engagement.

To learn more, go to http://www.datacentercoalition.org.

About the Role and Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Advocacy Communications and working collaboratively with the entire DCC team, the Advocacy Communications Coordinator will support DCC's external communications and public education efforts, primarily involving state, federal, and issue-based advocacy campaigns.

The Coordinator will keep campaign work organized and on schedule by coordinating timelines and approvals, tracking and reporting on campaign activity, and helping manage communications with DCC members, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Coordinator will work closely with DCC's communications, state policy, and federal affairs staff.

This role is a strong fit for an early-career communications professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and interested in public policy and advocacy. This is a fully remote position. Occasional travel (up to 10%) required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day logistics for state and federal advocacy campaigns, including timelines, deliverables, review schedules, and approval workflows.
Serve as a point of contact for external consultants and vendors on scheduling, materials, and deliverables, escalating issues to the Director as needed.
Schedule campaign meetings, work groups, and member calls, prepare meeting agendas and materials, and track follow-up items.
Maintain organized project files, trackers, and calendars for active campaigns.
Support campaign activity and performance tracking, including paid and digital advertising metrics, earned media coverage, and stakeholder outreach.
Monitor news coverage and public discussion related to DCC campaigns and priority states.
Help organize campaign budgets, invoices, and vendor contracts.
Draft updates, activity reports, briefing materials, and correspondence for stakeholders.
Support the development, fact-checking, and proofreading of messaging and collateral for public education and advocacy efforts.
Other tasks as assigned. This position's duties may evolve over time as the needs of the organization change.

Basic Qualifications:

One-three years of experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, politics, political campaigns, or a related field.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write clear, concise updates and summaries.
Comfort working with data and tracking tools, including spreadsheets and basic reporting.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a remote team.
A member-services mindset and an interest in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.
Intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and eagerness to learn about public policy and the data center industry.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a PR agency, trade association, political campaign, advocacy organization, or political consulting firm.

Additional Details

Full-time position with a growing benefits package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401K matching, and vacation and sick leave that starts accruing on Day 1!
This is a virtual position with the ability to work from a home office. DCC may provide office space at a co-working or shared office facility if preferred.
Travel (up to 10%) may be required.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Compensation is negotiable and will be based on your skills, experience, and geographic location. National Remote Salary Range: $55k-$75k base per year. Please note: The high end of this range is reserved for candidates residing in premier cost-of-living metropolitan markets.

We would love to hear from you! Email resume: hiring@datacentercoalition.org to apply.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.