Communications Specialist

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) seeks an experienced Communications Specialist for its Tysons (McLean), Virginia office. The Communications Specialist will provide communications support for the advancement of the Association’s collective bargaining goals and other ALPA-wide communications initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field
• Five years of experience in a communications role at ALPA or in an equivalent advocacy and/or communications position elsewhere
• Aviation and/or labor union experience and/or knowledge strongly preferred
• Exceptional writing, problem-solving, consensus-building, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12% plus 2% contribution into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan (MBCBP)
• Generous health care benefits on day one
• 15 days paid vacation and 13 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year
• Generous sick and bereavement leave
• Competitive parental leave
• Company-paid coverage for long term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Retiree health plan and a retiree health account (retiree HRA)
• Education Assistance Program that reimburses 100% of eligible expenses