NARFE: The Association for Federal Employees and Retirees

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) is currently recruiting for a Content Manager to be part of a nimble communications team producing digital and print material for members and partners. This will be a hybrid position (on site and telework). 

As the Content Manager on the Communications & Marketing team, you will partner with teams across the organization to drive brand awareness, engagement, and growth through content. In this role, you’ll use your storytelling ability and content marketing expertise to develop relevant, high-performing content for new audiences with a keen eye for turning long-form content into engaging, digestible formats. The ideal candidate is a storyteller at heart who has the ability to see multiple angles, formats, and ways to tell a story to ensure its resonance with the targeted audience. This is a highly cross-functional role, and applicants will be expected to interface with a broad array of internal teams. It’s an exciting time to join the NARFE Comms team — you’ll have the opportunity to make a major impact.  

Essential job functions include the following: 

• Create content for and curate NARFE’s daily, weekly and bimonthly email newsletters.

• Manage the association’s magazine through the production process.

• Enforce deadlines and manage workflows for all editorial products.

• Serve as an office-wide resource for editing and proofreading association documents.

• Support special projects as assigned, such as special magazine features, surveys, media kits and new distribution channels.

• Manage postal distribution reports for the magazine.

• Manage and approve invoices for content creators and production vendors.

• Perform other communications duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) to seven (7) years of experience preferred.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Impeccable writing, editing and proofreading skills required.

• Demonstrated project and process management skills with the ability to balance and manage multiple priorities on competing schedules.

• Excellent organizational skills, including planning and follow-up.

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a larger team.

• Graphic design skills preferred.Example: Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Work Environment

The organization is currently operating on a hybrid schedule (In office 3 days/Remote 2 days/week). The NARFE headquarters office is conveniently located near the Braddock Road metro station in Old Town Alexandria. NARFE provides staff with a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, transit/parking benefits, 11 paid holidays, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Free on-site parking available.  

Salary Range

The starting rate is $70,000 to $75,000 annually. The final candidate’s relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, specialty, and education.  

Come join NARFE and help us protect the earned benefits of the federal community. NARFE is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION 

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), a non-profit membership association more than 140,000 current and retired federal employees, is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the earned pay, retirement and health care benefits of federal employees, retirees and their survivors and providing the information and guidance needed to understand and maximize complex federal benefits. NARFE is the go-to resource for the federal community, policymakers, and the media on issues related to legislation and federal benefits.  

Please forward cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Director at [email protected] 

NARFE: The Association for Federal Employees and Retirees