Communications & Marketing Coordinator – Waterkeeper Alliance - Waterkeeper

Communications & Marketing Coordinator – Waterkeeper Alliance

Waterkeeper Alliance is seeking a motivated and creative Communications and Marketing Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will execute and optimize digital marketing campaigns across social media, email, content creation, website management, and paid/grant advertisements. Collaborating with a small but dynamic team, you will help advance Waterkeeper Alliance’s mission to protect the right to clean water in communities worldwide. This position offers a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation in digital marketing while driving audience growth, deepening supporter engagement, and amplifying the Waterkeeper Alliance brand, our mission, and the collective impact of our global water movement.

Waterkeeper Alliance is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Location: New York City

Job Type: Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid (currently 2 days in the office, up to 3 days working from home)

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing Director and team members to implement digital marketing strategies.
  • Develop and schedule engaging content for social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, Blue Sky, LinkedIn, X, and other channels) and foster community through active engagement.
  • Assist in creating and sending email campaigns, newsletters, and workflows using Mailchimp, and help manage email lists and audience segmentation.
  • Write, edit, and proofread content for social media, email, and website landing pages.
  • Support website updates and SEO efforts using WordPress.
  • Assist with paid advertising campaigns (e.g., Google Ads, social media) and help optimize grant-funded advertising initiatives.
  • Research trends, recommend tactics, and implement strategies for growing email lists, supporters, and followers across platforms and channels.
  • Help track and analyze digital marketing performance using Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, and other tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Working knowledge of digital marketing principles and tools.
  • Experience with social media platforms and tools (eg., Buffer, Hootsuite), CMS (e.g., WordPress), email marketing software (e.g., Mailchimp, HubSpot), analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and project management tools (Monday.com, Slack).
  • Familiarity with paid advertising platforms (Google Ads, Meta Ads) and grant-based advertising.
  • Basic understanding of SEO and SEM.
  • Demonstrated experience or strong interest in integrating emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), into innovative communications and marketing strategies to enhance engagement and impact.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Creative thinker with a strong attention to detail and organization.
  • Ability to multitask and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
  • Passion for Waterkeeper Alliance’s mission.
  • A positive attitude and sense of humor.

Culture & Benefits: Our staff and Waterkeeper groups are the heart of our mission, and we are committed to pursuing the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) as we move forward to a more equal and just future as an organization. We aim to create and sustain a workforce that reflects the hundreds of global communities we strive to protect in our fight for clean water, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to join our team!

We offer a competitive industry salary, excellent benefits including 15 vacation days, sick time, paid parental leave (after required period of employment), a hybrid work environment, and a healthy work-life balance to all members of our team.

Hiring Salary Range: $50,000-$56,000 annually. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer.

Start Date: January 13, 2025. This position will remain open until filled.

Applications: Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] with subject line, “Marketing and Communications Coordinator 2025.” No phone calls, please.