Cal-Wood Education Center is seeking a creative, organized, and mission-driven Marketing and Communications Coordinator to support the organization’s outreach, storytelling, and engagement efforts. This part-time, hourly role is responsible for content creation, marketing, social media management, newsletters, Google Ads management, fundraising event support, organizational and public communications.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with experience in nonprofit marketing and communications for multicultural audiences. They will have strong organizational skills and enjoy working collaboratively in an outdoor education environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Marketing & Content Creation
- Create engaging content for social media, email campaigns, newsletters, website updates, and promotional materials.
- Design marketing materials and visual content using Canva or similar design platforms.
- Capture and organize photos, videos, and stories that highlight Cal-Wood programs, events, and community impact.
- Assist with maintaining consistent organizational branding and messaging across all communication channels.
Draft marketing copy for campaigns, fundraising initiatives, seasonal programming, and organizational announcements.
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Communications
- Develop and implement email campaigns and e-newsletters for donors, families, schools, volunteers, and community partners.
- Support internal and external communications, including announcements, event communications, and program updates.
- Manage organizational website, ensuring that content is always up-to-date and engaging.
- Monitor and maintain communication and marketing calendars.
Marketing & Advertising
- Manage and monitor Google Ads campaigns and related analytics.
- Support digital marketing efforts, including email marketing, and social media engagement.
- Track marketing metrics and provide periodic reports on campaign performance and engagement.
Implement marketing through various media channels such as, print, radio and TV.
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Fundraising Event Planning & Logistics Support
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and promoting fundraising events, community events, and outreach activities.
- Support event logistics including vendor coordination, registration tracking, sponsorship communications, materials preparation, and on-site support.
Collaborate with staff to ensure successful execution of donor and community engagement events.
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Administrative & Collaborative Support
- Work collaboratively with program, development, and operations staff to support organizational goals.
- Maintain organized marketing files, templates, and communication assets.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred.
- Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish, and experience in engaging multicultural audiences is strongly preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit outreach, fundraising support, or related work preferred.
- Experience using Canva, Bloomerang, Google Ads, and social media management tools preferred.
- Strong graphic design for digital media and video editing skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace required.
Photography, videography, or graphic design experience is a plus.
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Work Environment & Schedule
- Part-time hourly position with flexible scheduling based on organizational needs.
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to the office.
- Occasional evening and weekend work is required for events or special programs.
Work may include both office and outdoor/event environments.
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Compensation and Benefits
- $25/hr
- Paid Sick time
Simple IRA retirement plan
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Cal-Wood Education Center is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, participants, and community members. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
