Responsibilities

• Maintain WACA’s editorial calendar and coordinate communications across organizational priorities
• Produce and distribute WACA’s weekly newsletter and other recurring and one-time communications
• Draft, edit, and format website content, announcements, program updates, and organizational news
• Maintain consistent organizational voice, style, and messaging across communications channels
• Identify and develop stories highlighting Council activities, program outcomes, partners, and organizational milestones
• Gather content from WACA staff, Councils, partners, and program participants
• Support preparation of annual reports, organizational updates, and other publications
• Maintain communications templates, resources, and processes that support organizational consistency
• Maintain WACA’s website, including content updates, page revisions, and basic search engine optimization (SEO) improvements
• Support day-to-day social media posting and engagement across organizational platforms

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, nonprofit management, international studies, or related field
• Two years of related professional experience in communications, marketing, nonprofit, association, education, or related environments
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English
• Experience supporting digital communications channels, including email newsletters, websites, and social media
• Experience creating basic visual communications materials using tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a small team
• Demonstrated attention to detail, openness to learning new things, creativity, professionalism, and good judgment
• Demonstrated passion for and knowledge of world affairs, global current events, and the mission of the World Affairs Councils network
• Desire to grow as a communications professional and take increasing ownership of projects over time

Preferred

• Professional experience in the nonprofit or association sector
• Experience with WordPress or similar website platforms; basic familiarity with HTML
• Experience with Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms
• Experience analyzing communications metrics and engagement data
• Experience with photography, video, or multimedia content creation
• Fluency in languages other than English

Benefits

• Additional benefits include paid health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan, opportunities for professional development, and paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.