Date Posted:
May 14, 2026
Position Title:
Director, Advocacy Communications
Office/Company:
National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06573
Reports To:
Location:
Alexandria, VA
Contact:
Salary:
$60,000 - $80,000 per year
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Director, Advocacy Communications will be part of a team advocating before the executive and legislative branches of the federal government on behalf of the convenience store industry and assisting the Association in devising regulatory and policy strategies to advocate for the industry.Devise communications strategies to advance the policy advocacy of the association, build press relationships with key members of the media, coordinate with lobbying team on communications plans, work with coalitions on joint communications advocacy, integrate policy advocacy with association and industry communications, draft articles and thought leadership for NACS publications, keep members informed on NACS policy advocacy, participate in NACS events including the NACS Show, NACS In Store and other assigned events.Experience advocating through press, social media and other outlets, experience creating and executing strategic communication plans, experience balancing policy perspectives, highly effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, self-motivated and able to work independently, positive cultural fit: team player and person of integrity, available for moderate travel.
Responsibilities:
• Devise communications strategies to advance the policy advocacy of the association
• Build press relationships with key members of the media
• Coordinate with lobbying team on communications plans
• Work with coalitions on joint communications advocacy
• Integrate policy advocacy with association and industry communications
• Draft articles and thought leadership for NACS publications
Qualifications:
• Experience advocating through press, social media and other outlets
• Experience creating and executing strategic communication plans
• Experience balancing policy perspectives
• Highly effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Positive cultural fit: team player and person of integrity
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis. All applicants will be considered for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
