Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies that support WPA’s mission, programs, services, fundraising efforts, events, and organizational goals.
• Strengthen WPA’s brand awareness and visibility through consistent messaging, storytelling, and strategic outreach.
• Create communications plans that engage key audiences, including individuals affected by Parkinson’s, caregivers, donors, volunteers, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with leadership and program team to identify communications priorities and opportunities.
• Evaluate marketing and communications efforts through analytics, engagement data, and performance insights.
• Create, write, edit, and manage content for newsletters, websites, social media, campaigns, press releases, publications, and promotional materials.
• Develop meaningful stories that highlight WPA’s programs, community impact, partnerships, and mission-driven work.
• Maintain consistent brand voice, messaging, and visual standards across all communication channels.
• Manage editorial calendars and coordinate content planning across departments.
• Repurpose content across multiple platforms to maximize reach and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, digital media, public relations, or nonprofit communications.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing social media platforms, digital communications, and content strategies.
• Experience with editorial planning, publications, or magazine/newsletter production preferred.
• Experience with podcast production, audio editing, or multimedia content creation preferred.
• Experience managing external vendors, consultants, or creative partners.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong collaboration with a team.
• Commitment to WPA’s mission and serving the Parkinson’s community.

Preferred

• Experience working in a nonprofit, healthcare, or community-focused organization.
• Experience with marketing campaigns, fundraising communications, or community engagement.
• Familiarity with website content management systems, email marketing platforms, and analytics tools.
• Experience with audio/video editing, graphic design tools, or multimedia production.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging, audience-focused communications.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and disability insurance
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Flexible hybrid work environment with the majority of work completed remotely
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Meaningful work supporting individuals, families, and the Parkinson’s community