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Director of Marketing, PR, & Communications
Category: Marketing, Public Relations, and Communications
Director of Marketing, PR, & Communications
Overview
The Director of Marketing, PR, & Communications will oversee Rail Passengers’ outward-
facing voice, ensuring clarity, consistency, and impact across media channels. This role
coordinates public relations, marketing campaigns, and communications strategy, aligning
efforts with fundraising and advocacy goals.
Key Responsibilities
Manage press releases, media advisories, and public statements.
Field interview requests with senior staff and prepare them with key talking points.
Develop campaigns that highlight Association priorities, initiatives, and victories.
Coordinate with the Chief of Staff on creative fundraising communications and
campaigns.
Work closely with the President/CEO and VP of Government Affairs to ensure
consistent messaging.
Qualifications
Background in PR, marketing, or communications (nonprofit or advocacy preferred).
Strong writing and editing skills.
Ability to manage multiple communications channels.
Media relations experience a plus.
Time Commitment
~8–12 hours per month, variable depending on campaigns and media activity.
Volunteer Benefits
High visibility in shaping the public face of the Association.
Media training and experience at the national level.
Direct collaboration with leadership.
Professional references and expanded media/partner network.
Should be a Rail Passengers member or prepared to join Rail Passengers to participate. To
apply, send a resume, clips/links and a cover letter by email to [email protected].
"The National Association of Railroad Passengers has done yeoman work over the years and in fact if it weren’t for NARP, I'd be surprised if Amtrak were still in possession of as a large a network as they have. So they've done good work, they're very good on the factual case."
Robert Gallamore, Director of Transportation Center at Northwestern University and former Federal Railroad Administration official, Director of Transportation Center at Northwestern University
November 17, 2005, on The Leonard Lopate Show (with guest host Chris Bannon), WNYC New York.