Communications & Social Media Coordinator

Make a difference while doing what you love—storytelling, social media, and community engagement!

About Us
Higher Ground Youth & Family Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and families through mentorship, education, and community-based programs. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, connection, and positive change.

Position Summary
We’re looking for a creative and motivated Communications & Social Media Coordinator to join our team part-time. This role is responsible for managing content creation, scheduling, and engagement across our digital platforms, as well as overseeing newsletters and e-blasts. The right candidate will help ensure our mission and impact are shared with families, donors, and community partners in meaningful and engaging ways.

What You’ll Do

• Develop engaging content (written, visual, and multimedia) for social media and newsletters.
• Manage posting schedules to ensure consistent and timely communication.
• Share relevant content from partners, sponsors, and collaborators.
• Create and distribute newsletters and monthly e-blasts.
• Track and analyze performance of campaigns to improve engagement.
• Support fundraising campaigns and event promotions.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and storytelling style.
• Collaborate with staff to capture stories, photos, and program updates.
• Assist with media outreach, website updates, and press releases.
• Mentor PR/social media interns as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.).
• Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Express, or similar tools.
• Basic photography/videography skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Bilingual skills a plus (but not required).
• Previous nonprofit communications or fundraising experience is a plus.

Why Join Us?
At Higher Ground, you’ll use your creativity and communication skills to make a lasting impact in the community. Every post, story, and newsletter you create will help connect families, inspire donors, and celebrate the successes of youth who need it most.