Communications Contractor

Center for Nonprofit Excellence; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Wild Virginia is seeking a Communications Contractor to implement its marketing strategy from Oct 1 to Dec 31, 2026, at about 10–15 hours per week with potential extension. Remote role; Virginia preferred but not required; reports to the Executive Director and collaborates organization-wide.

Tasks include social media, website updates, blog content, graphic design, and analytics evaluation. Responsibilities include building influence, tracking engagement, working with leadership to boost

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in communications and/or marketing.
• Experience in graphic design and website updates.
• Experience managing social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Strong storytelling skills.
• Positive team player with strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects.

Responsibilities

• Build the organization’s influence, brand awareness, and reach.
• Track engagement metrics across social, emails, and website.
• Increase engagement with guidance from the Executive Director and Operations Coordinator.
• Attend bi-weekly staff meetings and monthly Communications Team Meetings.
• Digital communications and website management on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Update website and improve usability and traffic.
• Graphic design of appeals, reports, logos, brochures, and other materials.
• Prepare monthly blog or press release content and media advisories as needed.

Skills

Communications

Graphic design

Social media

Storytelling

Time management

Autonomous work

MS Office

Google Docs

Zoom

Education

Degree in Communications or Marketing

Tools

MS Office

WordPress

Social media platforms

Job description

Salary Range Pay: $30 - $40 hourly, depending on experience

Job Summary

The Communications Contractor will implement Wild Virginia’s communications and marketing strategy from October 1 to December 31, 2026, for an estimated 10-15 hours a week, with the potential for extension in 2027. This will include regular social media posts, website management, blog creation,

graphic design of organization materials, and evaluation of analytics. The position is remote, reports directly to the Executive Director, and works across the organization. It is preferred that the contractor be located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but this is not required.

Wild Virginia currently maintains a social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. With a listserv of over 10,000, we communicate regularly via email updates and announcements with our audience. Materials requiring graphic design include two fundraising appeal letters, an annual report, and additional needs through the year. Wild Virginia’s website (www.wildvirginia.org) is a WordPress site that we would like to update and reorganize.

Job Duties

• 1. Assist Wild Virginia in building the organization’s influence, brand awareness, and reach.
• Track and share metrics on engagement (social, emails, website).
• Help increase engagement through consultation and implementation with the Executive Director and Operations Coordinator.
• Attend bi-weekly staff meetings and monthly Communication Team Meetings.
• 2. Digital Communication & Website Management
• Manage social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Manage and update website as needed.
• Improve website useability and traffic.
• 3. Content creation
• Graphic design of appeals, reports, logos, brochures, and other materials.
• Work with staff and volunteers to prepare monthly blog or press release content.
• Help prepare media advisories for press, as needed, for events.

Skills Required

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in communications and/or marketing
• Experience in graphic design and website updates.
• Experience managing social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Strong storytelling skills.
• Mission-driven team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the willingness to pitch in and support colleagues.
• Flexibility, dependability, perseverance, and creativity in problem solving.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Strong computer skills (including MS Office suite, Google Docs, and Zoom).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Communications, Digital Design, Marketing, or a similar subject.
• Experience with environmental advocacy work, conservation, and work in the nonprofit sector.
• Experience writing philanthropic and development related outreach.
• Experience in web design.

Work Schedule

Remote fewp>

Additional Info

Wild Virginia is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.