Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Disaster Preparedness & Response

Reports to: Associate Vice President, Disaster Preparedness & Response

Status: Full Time / Non-Exempt

Location: 100% Remote

The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) is adding to our team! Founded in 1996, ACU is a uniquely transdisciplinary membership network dedicated to improving the health of America’s underserved populations and supporting the clinicians that serve them.

We are hiring a Communications Coordinator, Disaster Preparedness & Response to support the Health Center Rescue Network, a new disaster response and recovery initiative that equips health centers in underserved communities with the resources, coordination, and support needed to maintain uninterrupted care during crises. By improving access to critical supplies, peer support, and preparedness tools, the program addresses key drivers of health, including healthcare access, infrastructure stability, and workforce resilience.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proficient in time management, and possesses excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. The candidate will have experience in content creation for websites, social media, and email marketing. Though not required, experience with basic graphic design via tools such as Canva, familiarity with membership associations, and a background in strategic storytelling will make candidates more competitive. This position will report directly to the Associate Vice President, Disaster Preparedness and Response.

The position contract remains active until December 2027 with the possibility of an extension.

Location: ACU Headquarters is located in Washington, DC. This is a remote position. You must reside in one of the following states: Washington DC, Virginia, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Tennessee, or Texas

• Develop Communications for ACU’s Health Center Rescue Network
  • Develop content for email marketing via Constant Contact and other software
  • Maintain and update website content, including landing pages, webpages, and other material, on the Health Center Rescue Network’s webpage.
  • Create engaging, high-quality content for social media on ACU’s Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter channels
  • Support the development of strategic communications initiatives including multichannel campaigns as well as multimedia storytelling via ACU’s blog, podcast, and infographics
  • Help build and manage the Health Center Rescue Network’s communications database and collect metrics
  • Performs other duties, as needed

Qualifications for the Communications & Membership Coordinator

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred – Experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Minimum two years of experience in writing and content creation, including demonstrated proficiency in creating and updating content for websites and social media.
• Solid knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and ability to adapt to in-house writing styles
• Proficiency in email marketing, WordPress, and social media best practices preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Canva, Hootsuite, Constant Contact, Slack (or equivalent programs), and/or Google Analytics preferred.
• Proficiency with G-Suite programs.
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed
• Creative problem-solving skills.

Further Details

Supervisory Relationships: None

Other Considerations: Domestic Travel for meetings and conferences, approximately 10-15% annually

Job Type: Full-time

The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. ACU ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, or any other protected status.

Association of Clinicians for the Underserved is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to dgiannone@clinicians.org

• Three weeks of vacation leave each year (accrued by pay period)
• Two weeks of medical leave each year plus 4 mental health days
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage (80% individual & 50% family paid by ACU)
• Long‐Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Access to ACU’s 403(b) retirement plan
• Laptop computer
• Cell phone
• Opportunities for professional development and growth