Parent Center Communications & Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is a national nonprofit organization working to prevent sexual abuse and exploitation mass scale by eliminating institutional behaviors & cultural norms that enable it. Through advocacy, education, research, communications, and strategic partnerships, NCOSE works to advance policies, practices, and cultural change that protect human dignity and promote healthier communities.

The NCOSE Parent Center is a key part of this work, equipping parents and caregivers with practical resources, education, and support to help children navigate an increasingly sexualized and digital world. The Parent Center helps families understand emerging risks, have meaningful conversations with children, and take informed action to create safer environments for young people.

Position Overview

NCOSE is seeking a creative, organized, and proactive Parent Center Communications & Project Coordinator to help expand the reach and impact of this work. The coordinator will play an important role in telling the stories of NCOSE and the Parent Center, engaging key audiences, supporting campaigns and initiatives, and helping communicate the organization's impact through compelling, strategic content.

Key Responsibilities

Parent Center Communications & Storytelling

• Lead communications for the NCOSE Parent Center, including newsletters, blogs, social media, and promotional materials.
• Develop compelling stories, testimonials, and impact communications that demonstrate the Parent Center's value and outcomes.
• Develop monthly donor/Insider communications and provide content support for Parent Center fundraising efforts.
• Create audience-specific communications and materials, including content for schools and other key audiences.

Podcast & Content Development

• Manage the content and workflow for the 7-Minute podcast, including topic development, episode planning, staff coordination, scheduling, and follow-up.
• Identify opportunities to repurpose podcast and other content across NCOSE communications channels.

Campaigns & Special Projects

• Support communications strategy, content development, and project coordination for priority campaigns and organizational initiatives.
• Adapt messaging and materials for different audiences, platforms, and channels.
• Provide communications support for selected Corporate Advocacy campaigns and cross-functional projects.

Project & External Stakeholder Support

• Assist with project coordination and management for selected Parent Center and organizational initiatives.
• Participate in meetings with partners, donors, schools, and other external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Prepare communications materials, talking points, and follow-up for external engagements.
• Identify opportunities, stories, and next steps that emerge from external relationships and projects.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with Parent Center, Communications, Advancement, Corporate Advocacy, and other teams to advance organizational priorities.
• Manage multiple priorities independently, communicate proactively about challenges, and adjust focus as organizational needs evolve.

Position Development

NCOSE is a growing organization, and its communications, programmatic, fundraising, and advocacy needs will continue to develop. Accordingly, the responsibilities and emphasis of this position may evolve over time.

NCOSE will periodically review the scope of the position to ensure that responsibilities, priorities, and areas of focus remain aligned with organizational needs and opportunities. This may include adjustments to the balance of communications, project coordination, Parent Center support, external engagement, campaign support, or other related responsibilities.

The goal is to ensure that the position provides meaningful organizational value while allowing the coordinator to contribute at the highest level of their skills and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in communications, content development, storytelling, marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Ability to translate complex ideas and organizational activities into clear, compelling communications.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Experience with social media, email marketing, basic graphic design, or content management platforms preferred.

Success in the Role

Success in this position will include:

• Consistent, organized, and timely execution of communications priorities.
• Stronger and more compelling storytelling about Parent Center impact.
• Reliable management of podcast content and workflow.
• Effective donor and insider communications.
• High-quality communications support for campaigns and special initiatives.
• Effective coordination of projects and deadlines across multiple teams.
• Strong collaboration with internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, sound judgment, and ability to respond to changing organizational needs.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• This is a hybrid position in the DC Office. Individuals will be required to sit for long periods, stand, or walk as needed. Also, light lifting - up to 15 pounds.
• For remote positions, the individual must work in a quiet space - no background noise - and have the camera turned on during all calls and meetings.
• Local travel to meetings, including walking or taking an uber or cab. Occasional out of town travel may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience with a range of $55,000 – $65,000. Benefits include generous medical, dental, vision insurance, FSA, 401K, paid time off, and EAP.

To Apply:

Click "Apply for this Job" at the top of this screen to submit your application. Please include your resume, cover letter, and references. Position closes Monday, September 7, 2026, at 5:00 pm eastern.

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About NCOSE

NCOSE is passionate about building a diverse team (and movement) committed to a world free from sexual abuse and exploitation. We love people and fight for the human dignity of all. We have a global and multicultural impact. Our work is premised on the following principles.

1. We view the commodification of people for sex as inherently harmful,
2. We support laws which seek to decrease and ultimately end demand by strongly penalizing those who pay to use the bodies of other people for sex,
3. We work to create robust services for those seeking freedom from organized systems of sexual exploitation,
4. We prevent sexual exploitation by opposing policies and reforming systems which facilitate harm, and
5. We support legal reforms that decriminalize victimization.

Our Mission
Prevent sexual abuse and exploitation mass scale by eliminating institutional behaviors & cultural norms that enable it.

Our Vision
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) believes in a world free from sexual abuse and exploitation. We believe every human being deserves the opportunity to live life to its fullest potential: to pursue dreams; express creativity and hone talents; seek beauty, truth, and faith; experience hope, joy, and love with family and friends—to thrive. Such a vision requires not only individuals and institutions that work towards its realization, but also a culture that embraces its responsibility to preserve and protect human flourishing. We aspire to create that culture.

How Do We Behave?

• Unifying – We love people and partnerships.
• Aspiring – Being in this work is a deep-seated calling to justice.
• Unrelenting – With hope, we persevere with enduring determination.
• Dignifying – We recognize and uplift the inherent human dignity of all.
• Innovating – We seek thoughtful, inventive, cutting-edge tactics and methods.
• Inspiring – We elevate others with our vision and coalesced passion.

Our Approach

NCOSE inspires society to end sexual abuse and exploitation through corporate advocacy, public policy, research, training, litigation, and by catalyzing a global movement to defend human dignity.

Competencies & Abilities

Agility: Stays flexible in approach, adjusts priorities as needed, and responds to new challenges with a problem-solving mindset.

Emotional Intelligence:  Able to recognize, understand, manage, and effectively use emotions—both in self and in others. Exhibits good judgment and a high level of professionalism. Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal contacts and maintain confidentiality.

Communication:  Effectively conveys ideas and information in a clear, concise, and professional manner across various channels. Listens actively, tailors' communication to the audience, and promotes open dialogue.

Accountability:  Takes ownership of actions, decisions, and outcomes. Follows through on commitments, meets deadlines, and holds self and others to high standards.

Collaboration:  Ability to work effectively with others and independently to achieve goals.

If you share our principles and hope for a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, come put your mind, background, and experience to work for us.