Communications and Marketing Specialist

Elevated HR

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Communications and Marketing Specialist helps PolicyWise make research accessible and useful to people shaping policies and services for children, youth, families, and communities. The role works with project teams to create clear stories, reports, summaries, and presentations while preserving the meaning of the research. It also supports audience engagement through social media, newsletters, and digital campaigns for donors, partners, policymakers, and communities.

The specialist maintains accurate, accessible, and current website content, coordinating technical updates with web and IT partners. The role strengthens PolicyWise’s brand through digital and print materials, supports the annual report, and helps colleagues consistently apply the organization’s voice and visual identity. It uses website, social media, and email data to improve communications and coordinates media inquiries with senior leadership and content experts.

The position offers opportunities to develop skills in storytelling, design, digital marketing, and communicating evidence while contributing to work with a social purpose. It is home-based, with opportunities to collaborate in person, and offers an annual salary of $65,000 to $75,000, benefits, and strong time-off policies.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field, including digital campaigns, social media, newsletters, website content, and analytics.
• Writing, editing, and design work samples demonstrating the ability to make complex information clear and engaging.
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, relevant Adobe Creative Cloud applications, content management systems, social media tools, and email marketing tools.
• A degree in communications, marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a non-profit, social service, government, or community-based organization.
• Skills in search engine optimization, web accessibility, or basic video editing.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to create clear stories, reports, summaries, and presentations that preserve the meaning of research.
• Plan and deliver social media content, newsletters, and digital campaigns for donors, partners, policymakers, and communities.
• Maintain accurate, accessible, and current website content and coordinate technical updates with web and IT partners.
• Design digital and print materials, support the annual report, and help colleagues apply the organization’s voice and visual identity consistently.
• Use website, social media, and email data to refine communications and recommend improvements.
• Work with senior leadership and content experts to prepare accurate, timely responses to media inquiries.

Benefits

• Benefits and strong time-off policies that support well-being.
• Working from home, with opportunities to collaborate in person.
• An inclusive environment where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves, contribute their perspectives, and ask thoughtful questions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level