Communications, Marketing, and Design Coordinator

Tigard, OR (Hybrid)

$52K/yr – $57K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

The role centers on digital media, content strategy, and brand-consistent communications to support fundraising and audience engagement. It emphasizes developing campaigns, storytelling, and cross-channel impact, with a focus on metrics-driven adjustments. The candidate should have strong writing, design, and digital platform skills, plus nonprofit communications experience. Benefits include health coverage and retirement options.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Digital Media & Content (Daily/Weekly) Grow and maintain a cohesive, mission-aligned digital strategy.
  • Maintain and improve the website, blog, and email newsletter.
  • Create and schedule engaging content across social media platforms.
  • Build and grow audience engagement and respond thoughtfully to online interactions.
  • Marketing Strategy & Campaigns: Support the creation and execution of marketing plans for the organization, including fundraising campaigns, events, and special initiatives.
  • Design and implement communications timelines that align with organizational goals and fundraising calendar.
  • Collaborate on and create strategy and written content for donor decks, event presentations, and campaign messaging.
  • Analyze engagement metrics and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Craft compelling, dignified storytelling that highlights African Road’s Changemaker partners.
  • Design, Brand Oversight, & Messaging: Ensure consistency across all communications (voice, tone, visuals).

Requirements

  • Demonstrated successful professional experience in a relevant communications or marketing role.
  • Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with demonstrated experience writing across formats (newsletters, blogs, social media).
  • Strong interpersonal and relational skills; able to communicate across cultures and contexts with respect.
  • Proficiency and creativity with digital media tools including social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), e-newsletter software (e.g., Constant Contact), and website content management (e.g., WordPress).
  • Demonstrated strength and skill with design and design software
  • Ability to produce attractive, brand aligned print and digital pieces
  • High proficiency in Google Workspace and database management systems.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, time management, and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
  • Ability to build and maintain systems and calendars while remaining agile and responsive.
  • Understanding of current marketing trends and platforms, especially in nonprofit and mission-driven contexts.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, marketing, and/or design preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, generous PTO package, 401(k)
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African Road

African Road builds long term relationships with local Changemakers, for the life, health and growth of communities in East Africa.The work of African road is not charity or aid– it is empowerment for transformation, fueled by friendship and stories of hope. We, as a non-profit organization, and as friends and partners, come alongside Changemakers through collaborative project development and strategic funding."

Founded in 2010
Portland, Oregon, USA