Communications & Marketing Specialist

North English, IA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Support Pathfinder’s global communications by creating editorial content, visuals, and campaigns; coordinate events, maintain CMS, optimize content for search, and report on key metrics to drive unified global messaging.

  • Editorial and visuals: develop blogs, stories, briefs, and donor/partner materials that align with program priorities.
  • Campaign execution: assist across email, social, website content, and basic SEO to boost visibility.
  • Website and analytics: update CMS content and monitor campaign performance, providing concise reports.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide editorial support to country teams, including content development for blogs, stories, 1-pagers, briefs, and other materials
  • Graphics/visuals development for various audiences, including donors, partners, and media
  • Proofreading/copy editing
  • Supports Pathfinder’s engagement in high-priority global conferences, coordinating panels and events, events promotion, delegation preparation and support conference follow-up
  • Support the execution of marketing campaigns across digital channels, including email, social media, and website content
  • Update and manage website content through the CMS, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and user-friendly navigation
  • Apply basic SEO best practices to digital content to improve search visibility
  • Support email marketing efforts, including drafting, formatting, and scheduling communications
  • Support on digital advertising campaigns and onboarding processes
  • Monitor campaign performance and compile basic reports on key metrics (e.g., engagement, traffic, email performance)

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field required
  • 1-3 years of experience in communications and marketing
  • Basic knowledge of contemporary software applications for design (Canva, Adobe products) and web-based solutions and apps, specifically content management systems.
  • Proven ability to manage and implement cross-functional initiatives.
  • Ability to focus on all areas of a project and execute a task to high standards.
  • Proven ability to influence using diplomacy skills with key stakeholders.

Preferred

  • Experience working in a matrixed, international organization
  • Experience working in the global development field
  • Fluency in French, Portuguese or Arabic
  • Experience with non-USAID-funded projects
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related issues

Benefits

  • Join an innovative, forward-thinking organization that values your growth and ideas.
  • Work within a supportive, collaborative environment.
  • Make a meaningful impact on our global communications and marketing
  • Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Benefit from the opportunity for global engagement.
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