Marketing Communications Specialist

Job Description:

POSITION: Marketing Communications Specialist

TERM of COMMITMENT: 1 year renewable, beginning January 1, 2026 (preference for 2-3 year commitment)

LOCATION: The Leadership Center: Comayagua, Comayagua, Honduras (Open to international applicants — relocation required)

ABOUT US: The mission of Leadership Mission International is to develop a new generation of ethical women leaders by providing exceptional academics, leadership and community development experiences. We are afaith-based, U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and public charity. We work in Honduras through The Leadership Center, where we educate classes of 15-20 young women each year over the course of two years so that they will return to their communities as leaders, reinvest in their local economies, and initiate economic and ethical progress in Honduras. We, in part, see our mission at The Leadership Center as reflecting God’s love to those who we seek to serve. We practice and promote core leadership values throughout all levels of the organization.

❖ We foster confidence, resilience & perseverance.

❖ We inspire growth & transformation.

❖ We build a faith-based community that is safe, diverse, & inclusive.

❖ We practice personal initiative & leadership.

❖ We act with courage & integrity.

We honor these values with the purpose of graduating women with strong hearts, strong minds, and strong voices who hold a renewed sense of power and many options for their future.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The young women who are selected to attend The Leadership Center have already navigated significant challenges to complete high school. The Leadership Center grants students’ full scholarships so that upon graduation they may start their own businesses, become teachers, enroll in higher education, or work with nonprofit organizations focused on development. The young women come determined, motivated, inspired, and grateful. Your role is: to support on-the-ground communications efforts through photo, video, and text journalism.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a passion for:

❖ Advocating for the needs and priorities of young women with a wide array of backgrounds, most coming from communities lacking resources and opportunities

❖ Actively building long-term relationships with students, other staff, and community members

❖ Communicating the story of The Leadership Center with the wider world through text, video, and photos on Social Media, in newsletters, and in our blog.

REQUIRED DUTIES:

❖ Takes initiative to develop creative techniques for telling the story of Leadership Mission International to the wider community outside of The Leadership Center with a passion for building the mission and reach.

❖ Designs, implements, and manages marketing strategies for each quarter of the Academic Year:

• Quarter 1: Honduran Independence Campaign
• Quarter 2: End of Year Giving Campaign
• Quarter 3: March for Women Campaign
• Quarter 4: Student Sponsorship Campaign

❖ Develops and publishes photo, video, and written content for our social media (every week), blog (every month), and newsletter (every quarter)

❖ Manages and updates website

❖ Adds notes and direct campaigns and communications to financial partners through our Donor Management Platform

❖ Manages and oversees all communications between Sponsors and Students: Student Sponsor Program

❖ Collaborates effectively with other staff members on techniques for advertising to Honduran network and LMI graduates

❖ Works in close collaboration with Human Resources Manager at TLC to plan communications for short-term visiting teams

❖ Tutor students 1:1 in English approximately 2-3 hours per weekday

❖ Establishes regular meetings and partner with the Communications Committee for the Board of Directors and the Student Marketing Team on campus

❖ Reports directly to the Development Manager as immediate supervisor

❖ Optional: Participate and/or lead ministry activities/events on campus

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

A successful applicant will have a background that reflects a commitment to building collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships among colleagues and community members. This should be complemented by strengths in the following areas:

❖ Adaptable team-player

❖ Effective mentor

❖ Degree or experience in marketing, communications, digital storytelling, or related field

Preferred:

❖ Bilingual in Spanish and English

❖ Work experience in a multicultural setting

❖ Experience mentoring and/or discipling post-high school graduates in a vocational setting

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

❖ Gain understanding of Honduran culture & context from Honduran teachers & leaders

❖ Gain skills in community development and sustainable agriculture practices

HIRING BENEFITS:

❖ Room and board provided.

❖ Monthly stipend $400.00

❖ Monthly health stipend $100.00

❖ Residency cost covered.

❖ One two way flight stipend per academic year paid monthly. $83.33

❖ Eight weeks of vacation annually, some during student vacation and some during academic periods as determined by the Campus Director.

❖ While the financial compensation is modest, this opportunity provides valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a growing organization.

One of the great benefits of The Leadership Center is its safe, rural environment, where we practice sustainable agriculture and engage in clean living practices. TLC does not have the infrastructure of a university in the developed world: quite the contrary. You will live off the grid. Sometimes, electricity, water, or Wi-Fi will go out. If you can go with the flow, improvise, and smile when things do not go as planned, you will help contribute to the positive atmosphere.

APPLY: If interested in applying or referring to a potential candidate, please email a resume ,cover letter, and an example of your writing to jobs@leadershipmission.org. The writing example should demonstrate the ability to write compelling stories. 250 words or less is fine. Campus positions are competitive and interviews are conducted on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply early. We seek a diverse, multicultural staff with a wide array of backgrounds and experiences.

More information about our organization can be found at leadershipmission.org.