Communications Coordinator, US Initiatives

About CAFO

The Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) unites more than 300 respected organizations and a global network of churches to inspire and equip Christians to effectively answer God’s call to care for vulnerable children and families. Since 2004, CAFO members have sought to “leave their logos and egos at the door” to join in shared initiatives to grow and guide effective responses for the world’s most vulnerable children, from foster care and adoption to family strengthening and care for vulnerable children worldwide.

Position Summary

The Communications Coordinator, US Initiatives, supports the development and execution of marketing and communications efforts for the CAFO’s US-focused initiatives. Working closely with the Director of Marketing, US Initiatives, this role will help develop compelling written marketing content, coordinate communications projects and ensure the timely delivery of marketing materials, training events and campaigns that equip and engage Christian leaders serving vulnerable children and families across the United States.

This role requires a skilled writer and highly organized team member who can manage multiple projects, pay close attention to detail and collaborate effectively with a fast-paced communications team. The Communications Coordinator may also provide project management and content development support for CAFO membership and the annual CAFO Summit, under the direction of the Director of Communications.

Location: Remote

Position Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Director of Marketing, US Initiatives

Travel: Travel will likely average 2-3 trips per year. Travel will include the CAFO Summit, the annual staff retreat, and other events/activities as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Write, edit and develop engaging marketing content for CAFO's US-focused initiatives, including email campaigns and automations, newsletters, blogs, website content, social media, promotional materials and other communications.
• Support the execution of marketing and communications campaigns in collaboration with the Director of Marketing, US Initiatives, and other CAFO team members.
• Coordinate communications projects from planning through completion, including maintaining timelines, tracking deliverables, organizing project details and following up with team members to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with administrative support for US-focused communications training events.
• Support the development and scheduling of email marketing and social media content for US audiences, ensuring accuracy, consistency and alignment with CAFO's Brand & Messaging Guidelines.
• Proofread and review communications materials for clarity, accuracy, grammar and consistency before publication.
• Collaborate with CAFO's creative and digital production team to coordinate content, graphics, videos, website updates and other marketing deliverables.
• Provide additional content development and project management support for CAFO membership communications and the annual CAFO Summit, as directed by the Director of Communications.

Competency and Skills

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ who wholeheartedly shares in the mission and vision, deepest commitments and guiding principles of the CAFO community.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with demonstrated experience developing clear, compelling content for a variety of audiences and communications channels.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, develop timelines and project milestones, prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams in a remote environment.
• A proactive, dependable and service-oriented approach to work, with the ability to take direction, anticipate needs and follow through on assignments.
• Working knowledge of digital communications platforms, including email marketing, social media, content management and project management tools.
• Ability to adapt writing style and tone for different audiences while maintaining consistency with established brand and messaging guidelines.

Preferred Education and Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in communications, content development, marketing or a related field. Nonprofit experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing content for digital and print communications, including email marketing, websites and social media.
• Experience coordinating projects, managing deadlines and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project management platforms, email marketing systems and website content management tools.
• A working understanding of the child welfare field, foster care, adoption or Christian nonprofit ministry preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English or a related field preferred.

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