Digital Communications Specialist

The Ford Family Foundation•Roseburg, OR

9d•$32 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ford Family Foundation seeks a Digital Communications Specialist to advance its mission, voice, and visibility. This role involves creating and managing digital content across social media, website, email, and emerging channels to strengthen engagement with key audiences and highlight stories from rural communities. Reporting to the Communications Director, the specialist will collaborate with various teams to showcase the Foundation's investments, partnerships, research, and impact. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller, writer, and digital communicator who excels in a collaborative setting, manages multiple priorities, and uses creativity and audience insights to achieve communication goals. This is a non-exempt position with an hourly wage of $31.73-$33.75, depending on experience. The role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office, with residency within 40 miles of Roseburg, Oregon. The ideal candidate is a creative, collaborative, and highly organized professional with sound judgment and a talent for compelling storytelling. They are adept at managing multiple priorities, adapting to change, and delivering high-quality work with attention to detail. This individual excels at building relationships, communicating clearly, and working effectively across teams with curiosity and professionalism. They are comfortable working independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Above all, they are mission-driven, energized by elevating rural voices, and committed to advancing the Foundation's mission and values with humility, kindness, and a collaborative spirit.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, digital media, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in digital communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related communications work.
Demonstrated experience creating, editing, and managing content across multiple digital platforms.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences.
Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to exercise sound judgment.
Proficiency with website content management systems, social media platforms, and common communications technologies.
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach, high degree of personal integrity, and commitment to the Foundation's mission.
Approximately 10% travel within Oregon and Siskiyou County, California may be required.
Must have, or be able to attain before starting the job, a valid Oregon driver's license.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating content for nonprofit or philanthropic organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

Create, edit, publish, and maintain content across the Foundation's digital platforms, including social media, website properties, email communications, and other emerging channels in alignment with approved communication strategies.
Manage the Foundation's digital channels, including social media content planning, scheduling, publishing, and audience engagement, to strengthen visibility, foster meaningful relationships, and support organizational communications goals.
Manage routine website updates and enhancements to ensure content remains current, accessible, accurate, and aligned with Foundation priorities.
Collaborate with program, policy, learning, and leadership teams to identify, develop, and publish stories that demonstrate the Foundation's mission, investments, partnerships, and impact.
Apply accessibility, user experience, search optimization, and digital communications best practices to content development and publications.
Support implementation of the Foundation's communications strategy by ensuring content aligns with approved messaging, brand standards, tone, and voice.
Assist in promoting Foundation events, reports, publications, initiatives, and partnerships through coordinated digital communications efforts.
Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and creative partners as needed to support digital communications projects and deliverables.
Track and monitor digital communications metrics across social media, website, email, and other channels.
Identify trends, emerging platforms, audience insights, and opportunities to strengthen the Foundation's digital presence.
Utilize analytics and reporting tools to evaluate content performance and inform recommendations for future communications activities.
Provide recommendations to the Communications Director regarding content improvements, audience engagement strategies, and digital communications practices.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships across Foundation departments to ensure communications efforts effectively support organizational priorities.
Participate in cross-functional teams and communications planning processes.
Contribute to a positive, respectful, and productive work environment that reflects the Foundation's values and commitment to collaboration.
Participate in Foundation meetings, trainings, retreats, and professional development opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.