Digital Communications Coordinator

About Belonging Forum

Belonging Forum unites research, practical action, and advocacy to amplify connections among individuals, environments, roles, and meaningful purpose. Collaborating with thought leaders, community organizers, and innovators, the forum transforms ideas into tangible impact aimed at enhancing social cohesion and fostering inclusive communities.

Role Overview

We seek a creatively inclined, methodical, and digitally proficient early-career communications professional passionate about impactful mission-oriented work. The Digital Communications Coordinator supports the organization's marketing communications and digital engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage digital channels including social media accounts, website updates, and email newsletter dissemination.
• Create, schedule, and distribute content for social platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
• Design, write, format, and circulate newsletters and electronic mail campaigns utilizing Mailchimp.
• Assist in creating communications materials for major projects, reports, events, and organizational news.
• Maintain editorial calendars and coordinate timelines for communications activities.
• Monitor social media interaction and aid in managing online communities.
• Conduct media monitoring and press tracking; help maintain media contacts and communications databases.
• Work alongside internal teams and external partners to facilitate communication campaigns and public engagement efforts.
• Update website content and manage digital communication resources.
• Ensure consistent messaging and visual branding across all communication outlets.
• Keep abreast of evolving digital marketing trends and social media best practices.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Exceptional writing and editing capabilities with adaptability in tone for varied audiences and platforms.
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in communications, digital marketing, social media, nonprofit communications, or related areas (including internships).
• Completed post-secondary education in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Media Studies, or an equivalent relevant background.
• Proficient with social media platforms and digital communication technologies.
• Experience with tools such as Canva, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, WordPress, or comparable software considered advantageous.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently.
• Collaborative team player with effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Creative approach with strong interest in storytelling, public involvement, and mission-driven communication.
• Interest in social, civic, or nonprofit sectors.
• Experience handling paid social media campaigns is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

This full-time remote role offers a competitive annual salary based on experience, expertise, and education, coupled with health benefits, generous paid leave, and professional growth opportunities.

Diversity Commitment

The Belonging Forum prioritizes inclusivity and equity in the workplace and encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This includes, but is not limited to, Black and Indigenous peoples, people of color, recent immigrants, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and those impacted by justice systems.