Communications Specialist

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$68K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level2+ years expContract

Posted 10 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end visual and digital storytelling for NCN campaigns, from graphic design and website content to social media assets, while coordinating with the Communications team to ensure brand consistency.

  • Manage creative requests and production timelines
  • Develop and maintain web content and campaign visuals

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design and produce visual assets — including graphics, one-pagers, toolkits, presentations, reports, and social media content — aligned with NCN brand guidelines, and manage incoming creative requests through Asana
  • Build and maintain NCN website content — developing new webpages and landing pages, uploading and formatting resources and announcements, updating graphics and calls to action, and conducting quality assurance
  • Drive creative and digital production for Transformation 2035 and Nonprofits Get It Done — delivering campaign graphics, social media assets, web content, and compelling visual storytelling across major organizational initiatives and communications rollouts
  • Support day-to-day digital communications — including social media scheduling and publishing, member campaigns with the Senior Communications Specialist, digital analytics, and brand consistency in partnership with the Communications Coordinator

Requirements

  • 2–5 years of experience in communications, graphic design, digital content, and video production is required
  • Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable design tools; experience with video production and editing for social media posts, PSAs, and other media uses is strongly preferred
  • Experience with Drupal, WordPress, or other CMS platforms for developing and maintaining website content
  • Familiarity with Asana or comparable project management tools; experience with Meltwater or other media monitoring/CRM platforms is a plus
  • Degree in communications, design, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted

Preferred

  • Video production and editing for social media posts, PSAs, and other media uses is strongly preferred

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; flexible spending accounts; generous paid time off and holiday schedule; monthly transportation and communications stipends; and ongoing professional development opportunities.
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National Council of Nonprofits

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Communities thrive when nonprofits succeed. For more than 30 years, the National Council of Nonprofits has mobilized the largest network of nonprofits in the United States to achieve transformative results. We champion, connect, and inform nonprofits across the country. Join our collective efforts to ensure a connected and powerful nonprofit community equipped to champion the public good. Learn more at www.councilofnonprofits.org.

Founded in 1990
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
70 employees (3 in marketing)
1% recommend to a friend
1% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$68K/yr – $85K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $136K. Based on 6,113 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (4% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$400K
Last Raise
$400K
Grant

Funding History

  • Jul 2025
    Grant • $400K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
139.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$90.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.9%
Direct
33.1%
Referral
5%
Social
3.2%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~70
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Communications Specialist

National Council of Nonprofits · District of Columbia, USA · Hybrid