Who’s Hiring? Make an Impact With Communications and Marketing Roles
From shaping a nonprofit’s unique voice on social media to managing campaigns that amplify its mission, communications and marketing professionals play an essential role in connecting an organization’s goals with the communities it serves.
Professionals in these roles are tasked with transforming complex issues like climate change and poverty into relatable, human-centered narratives. They may also be responsible for highlighting the tangible impact of an organization's efforts to inspire meaningful engagement—whether that’s through donations, volunteerism, or advocacy.
The organizations we’re featuring this week offer positions for all experience levels in communications and marketing, and span incredible missions from social justice to environmental protection. Whether you’re passionate about advancing equity, sustainability, or community empowerment, we hope you’ll consider one of the roles below.
1. Custom Collaborative, New York, NY
Custom Collaborative (CC) is a US-based social enterprise nonprofit that trains, mentors, and advocates for no/low-income and immigrant women, helping them build the skills necessary to achieve economic success in the sustainable fashion industry and broader society. They are hiring a Communications Manager to work in a hybrid capacity in New York, NY.
2. Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Chinese Culture Center (CCC), under the aegis of the Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco, is one of the leading and most prominent cultural and social centers in the city of San Francisco. CCC is dedicated to elevating underserved communities and giving voice to equality through education and contemporary art. They are hiring a Marketing and Communications Manager to work on-site in or near San Francisco, CA.
3. New Voices for Reproductive Justice, Remote Role
New Voices for Reproductive Justice is the premier reproductive justice and human rights organization in the Rust Belt of America. New Voices is a multi-state organization in Pennsylvania and Ohio dedicated to the health and well-being of Black women, Black queer folks, and Black marginalized people. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, with teams in Cleveland and Philadelphia, New Voices is hiring a Narrative Power Coordinator to work remotely.
4. Chicago Latino Theater Alliance, Chicago, IL
The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) is a transformative cultural engine driving the local Latino theater community to a more prominent level. CLATA's goal is to build a stronger foundation for future Latino theater artists to thrive and grow. They are hiring a Marketing Coordinator to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Chicago, IL.
5. African American Policy Forum, New York, NY
Founded in 1996, The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is an innovative think tank that connects academics, activists, and policy-makers to promote efforts to dismantle structural inequality. They are hiring an Arts, Media, and Marketing Director to work in a hybrid capacity in or near New York, NY.
6. National LGBTQ Task Force, New York, NY
The National LGBTQ Task Force is the country’s premier social justice organization fighting to improve the lives of LGBTQ people, and working to create positive, lasting change and opportunity for all. They are hiring a Web and Content Manager to work in a hybrid capacity in or near New York, NY.
7. Randall's Island Park Alliance, Inc., New York, NY
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. (RIPA) is a nonprofit organization that works with the City of New York and local communities to provide an innovative and exciting destination through a wide range of sports venues, cultural events, and environmental exploration. They are hiring a Communications Manager to work on-site in New York, NY.
8. Environmental and Energy Study Institute, Washington, DC
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is a nonprofit organization established in 1984 by a bipartisan Congressional caucus to provide timely, credible information for policymakers and influential stakeholders, and promote innovative environmental and energy solutions. They are hiring a Communications Associate to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Washington, DC.
9. Regions Refocus, New York, NY
Regions Refocus builds cross-regional, cross-movement solidarity in the struggle for progressive and feminist economic policy. The organization sparks alliances and strengthens analysis to challenge the dominant neoliberal development framework. Their work includes collaborating on policy workshops, organizing collective research projects, growing advocacy coalitions, and more. They are hiring a (Senior) Media and Communications Coordinator to work in a hybrid capacity in or near New York, NY.
10. Wildwoods (LA STEM Collective), Los Angeles, CA
Wildwoods is a nonprofit youth services organization that provides nature-based programs for Los Angeles schools and community organizations. Focusing on urban ecology and the interconnectedness of human actions and the natural environment, their programs combine natural science and social science with an emphasis on social-emotional learning. They are hiring an Admin & Communications Coordinator to work in a hybrid capacity in or near Los Angeles, CA.
11. Center for Economic Democracy, Massachusetts, US
The Center for Economic Democracy advances visions and practices for a just and sustainable world beyond capitalism. They aim to achieve this by shifting power across economies, politics, and cultures. By modeling transformation locally, the organization builds the foundation for systemic change. They are hiring a Communications and Education Associate to work in a hybrid capacity in Massachusetts, US.
12. Azul, Remote Role
Azul is a Latinx-led ocean justice organization that works with Latinx communities to protect the ocean and coasts. Their work is rooted in and guided by principles of equity, social justice, and intersectionality, and is grounded in a community-centered theory of change. They are hiring a Communications Coordinator to work remotely.
13. International Funders for Indigenous Peoples, Remote Role
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) is a global member-based 501(c)3 network representing foundations, Indigenous Led Funds, and nonprofits. IFIP is the only philanthropy network dedicated to shifting power, mobilizing resources, and building partnerships to amplify Indigenous leadership and support the self-determination and rights of Indigenous Peoples. They are hiring a Communications Associate to work remotely.
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