Editorial Coordinator

Title: Editorial Coordinator

Reporting to: Interim Communications Director

Location-Remote- Up to 25%, within the United States

How to Apply: https://swipehunger.org/careers/

About Swipe Out Hunger: Swipe Out Hunger is the national nonprofit powering the movement to end college student hunger. Swipe Out Hunger collaborates with colleges, legislators, and the greater community to address student food insecurity by championing hunger solutions, building an active network of campuses and partners, and evolving the narrative around today’s college students. Since 2010, Swipe Out Hunger has enabled almost 30 million meals across more than 1000 campuses throughout North America. Explore our current strategic framework to see our priorities!

Position Summary

Swipe Out Hunger is seeking a creative, mission-driven Editorial Coordinator to develop strong, consistent, compelling stories about college student hunger. This role will primarily focus on editorial content, including blogs, newsletters, web pages, and media products. This role will also occasionally support our development efforts through grant and report writing.

This position is ideal for someone who believes in the power of words to change hearts and minds. We’re looking for an exceptional storyteller who can speak to important issues with clarity, passion, and dignity.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Editorial Content (60%)

• Oversee the Swipe Out Hunger blog page, working with internal teams and external partners to identify, gather, write, and publish stories to the blog.
• Oversee the production and editing processes for our three organizational newsletters, ensuring consistency and tailored messages to their unique audiences.
• Write, edit, and support the design for resources like reports, toolkits, one-pagers, and FAQs.
• Ensure website copy across the Swipe Out Hunger website is up-to-date and consistent with our tone and style.
• In collaboration with the Interim Communications Director, support external media opportunities by writing and editing pitches and coordinating with journalists.
• Conduct and transcribe interviews, both in-person and via Zoom, with college students, administrative staff, partners, and other individuals as needed to incorporate into Swipe Out Hunger’s content.

Development Support (25%)

• Support grant and report writing in collaboration with the development team by creating narratives from metrics of success.
• Support writing and editing for funder reports, partner collaborations, and our annual Impact Report.
• Support the development and execution of fundraising communication, particularly those aimed at individual giving through email campaigns in Hubspot and/or Bloomerang.

Project Management and Administration (15%)

• Support the management of the Communications Team’s project management boards and request forms in Monday.com.
• Lead tracking and storage for Swipe Out Hunger’s media and storytelling efforts, including our media hits tracker, story bank, and Google Drive folders.
• Regularly collect and report data on Swipe Out Hunger’s blog and newsletters.

Other duties as assigned such as attending All Team meetings, All Team in-person work sessions, conferences, and other work internal and external to Swipe Out Hunger.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional experience in writing and editing, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher education experience that aligns with Swipe Out Hunger’s mission and the role.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to tone, clarity, and accessibility.
• Demonstrated ability to create consistent, compelling, audience-focused editorial content.
• Experience with WordPress or a similar CMS.
• Experience with HubSpot Marketing or similar CRM tools.
• Experience with design platforms like Canva and Adobe Creative suites is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects.
• Commitment to equity-centered storytelling and amplifying underrepresented voices.

Why Join Us?

Swipe Out Hunger is at the forefront of the movement to end college student hunger. This role is an opportunity to shape the organization's future by increasing its visibility, strengthening its impact, and securing the resources needed to advance our mission. If you are a strategic leader passionate about fundraising, communications, and social impact, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $65,000. Swipe Out Hunger provides a supportive benefits package, including:

• 100% coverage for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement matching after six months of tenure
• Flexible work schedule and remote work opportunities
• Professional development stipend of $500 annually
• A $400 “Work Comfortably from Home” fund during your first year

This is a full-time, exempt position. Swipe Out Hunger provides a supportive benefits package, including 100% coverage for employees and 25% coverage for dependents. This includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K retirement matching after 6 months tenure, flex time, a $500/year professional development stipend, and an annual ‘Work Comfortably from Home’ fund.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to cultivating a team that reflects the rich diversity of the population we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, medical condition, or mental or physical disability which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties without reasonable accommodation.

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How to apply: https://swipehunger.org/careers/

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What does the timeline look like?

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

DEADLINE

September 4, 2026

Part 1: Video Screener Application

The hiring manager will select candidates to submit a questions video screener to support their application. Design, social media or other portfolio examples may be requested.

Part 2: Virtual Interviews via Zoom with Hiring Manager(s)

Virtual interviews will be with the hiring manager(s). We will share specific details as the interview day approaches.

Part 3: Follow-up Interview with members of the Swipe Out Hunger staff

We will invite finalist candidates to a focused follow-up conversation to dig deeper into specific themes and topics from the virtual interview day and writing sample.

Part 4: Reference Checks, Offer Extended

Swipe Out Hunger will ask for 3-4 references per finalist, though we often ask for more.