Role: Marketing & Communications Assistant
Contract length: Full-time, ongoing
Location: Work from home
Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.
About the role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic entry-level Communications and Marketing Assistant to help develop and manage our organization’s communications strategy, brand presence, and community engagement efforts.
As our Communications Assistant, you’ll work across multiple channels to share our mission, celebrate achievements, and build positive relationships with our audience. You’ll support our leadership team by creating engaging content, managing our digital presence, and coordinating communications that strengthen trust and awareness within our community.
Key responsibilities
Digital Communications & Social Media
• Manage and update our website and social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Create and schedule engaging digital content (photos, videos, graphics, news stories)
• Monitor website traffic and social media performance using built-in analytics tools
• Ensure all digital communications are clear, accessible, and on-brand
Content Creation & Design
• Develop written content for newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials
• Create graphics and visual content using design tools like Canva
• Produce promotional photos and videos at events
• Build and maintain an organized digital media library
Marketing & Community Outreach
• Support marketing campaigns that promote our programmes, events, and initiatives
• Help coordinate community outreach efforts and events
• Develop relationships with local media and community partners
• Write and distribute press releases and media materials
• Assist with event planning and promotional activities
Communications Support
• Support crisis communications planning and messaging during emergencies
• Help develop consistent brand messaging across all channels
• Assist with preparing communications for key stakeholders and leadership
• Track and analyse the effectiveness of communication campaigns
Skills and background needed
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)
• Basic photo and video editing skills (no advanced experience needed)
• Familiarity with design tools like Canva or similar
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Creative thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Experience communicating with different audiences
• A commitment to transparency and quality customer service
What we’re looking for
You’re a naturally creative communicator who loves storytelling and building connections. You’re organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple projects at once. You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can adapt your messaging for different audiences. You’re passionate about learning, take professional judgment seriously, and care about delivering quality work. You’re comfortable working independently but enjoy collaborating with a team.
What you’ll gain
• Full training provided on all tools, platforms, and processes
• Hands-on experience across all areas of marketing and communications
• Development of portfolio-building work samples
• Flexible remote work arrangement
• Opportunity to grow into a permanent role
• A supportive team environment where your ideas are valued
No prior experience necessary – we’ll train you on everything you need to know. If you have strong communication skills, a creative mindset, and enthusiasm for marketing and social media, we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to get started? Submit your application below.