Community Engagement and Communications Coordinator – Remote

Overview

This is a fully remote role where you’ll use community engagement and communications as organizing tools. You’ll put a human face on data, turn website visitors into advocates, and help build community power around social causes. This is a key position that combines storytelling, digital strategy, and grassroots mobilization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Movement Storyteller

• Create compelling and inspiring newsletter and social media content with narrative-driven posts that inspire action

• Design graphics and visuals using Canva that make complex topics clear, accessible, and shareable

• Build visual storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences

2. Digital Hub Builder

• Optimize the website to serve as an organizing and resource tool

• Create clear calls-to-action and resource pages that convert visitors into advocates

• Maintain calendars and information that help supporters stay informed and engaged

3. Coalition and Community Engagement

• Plan and coordinate high-impact engagement and mobilization events

• Lead communications for major campaigns and annual initiatives

• Coordinate event logistics including registration, guest communications, and promotion

• Process partnership requests and support related committees

4. Community Mobilizer

• Mobilize supporters to participate in advocacy activities

• Conduct research to inform recommended actions and talking points

• Turn followers and website visitors into active advocates

5. Operations and Administration

• Maintain core digital platforms and tools

• Coordinate meeting scheduling, minutes, and attendance

• Respond to general informational inquiries

• Support occasional additional tasks such as document editing and event setup

Skills/background needed:

• At least two years of experience in communications, marketing, coordination, or community organizing (training provided for entry-level candidates)

• Strong storytelling ability — you can turn data or personal experiences into content that moves people to action

• Comfortable using website platforms like Squarespace or similar content management systems

• Proficiency with Canva, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and social media platforms

• Experience with event registration platforms and CRM systems (or willingness to learn)

• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse audiences

• Organized and able to manage multiple deadlines and campaigns simultaneously

• Genuinely interested in local government, nonprofit work, or community organizing

• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while collaborating closely with a small team

• Self-starter who identifies what needs to be done and follows through from idea to execution

• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to connect people and organizations around shared goals

• Flexible availability for occasional evening or weekend events

Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.

Contract length: Ongoing

Expected hours: Up to 20 hours per week

Location: Fully remote — work from anywhere

What we offer:

• Flexible remote work from anywhere

• Paid time off

• Health benefits

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community

• Full training and onboarding provided

Equal Opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, bilingual and bicultural candidates, people with disabilities, and people with criminal records.

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