Media Assistant

About

The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) is seeking a creative and tech-savvy individual to join our team as a Media Assistant. This dynamic role supports WAWAC’s outreach and storytelling efforts by helping to create, manage, and distribute multimedia content that highlights our programs, events, and community impact.

As a Media Assistant, you will work closely with the Media Director and Executive Director to ensure our message reaches diverse audiences through engaging and culturally relevant media. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about visual storytelling, social media, and community empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in capturing photos and videos during events, meetings, and community activities
• Help edit and produce multimedia content for social media, newsletters, and promotional materials
• Support the management of WAWAC’s social media accounts and website updates
• Collaborate with program leads to develop content that reflects current initiatives and community stories
• Organize and maintain WAWAC’s digital media archive
• Contribute to the design of flyers, graphics, and visual assets for outreach and education
• Monitor engagement metrics and suggest improvements for media strategies
• Participate in planning and executing media campaigns for events and resource awareness
• Ensure all media content aligns with WAWAC’s values and cultural sensitivity
• Assist the Media Director and Executive Director with additional tasks as assigned

Requirements

All WAWAC Volunteers are required to complete the following:

• Confidentiality Agreement form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmnPRVHDLXwx5B92xkCyWGRJhMvDucAKRx7NzlI9r1D5Dsaw/viewform?usp=sf_link
• Volunteer Agreement form (can be submitted during orientation): https://share-na2.hsforms.com/2TXfnrbgdR5ykjhS1W-5pTg40ftav
• Model Release form:https://40ftav.share-na2.hsforms.com/2qR_4coVdR3-GgLWp5tSF9A
• Background check: You will receive an email from Checkers to complete
• Training: Includes orientation and department-specific onboarding. Meetings may be required as part of your duties

This in-person role is based in Lynnwood, WA, with the option of a hybrid or virtual work arrangement. If you’re passionate about media, storytelling, and community engagement, we invite you to apply and help amplify WAWAC’s mission through impactful content.