Digital Content and Marketing Coordinator

IRC - International Rescue Committee; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 91,693,000 - 101,722,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid sick leave

10 U.S. holidays

20-25 days PTO based on role/tenure

Medical insurance starting at $163/mo

Dental starting at $6.50/mo

Vision starting at $5/mo

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement with employer match

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Digital Content & Marketing Coordinator to support the Washington Immigrant Information Center. You will develop, manage, and disseminate verified client-facing information and lead social media efforts on Facebook and Instagram.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to respond to information needs with accurate, accessible content. This role emphasizes proactive content management, translation workflows, and collaboration with technical

Qualifications

• BA/BS in multimedia journalism, digital communications, or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years in reporting, writing, or editing and digital content management.
• Experience with CMS and SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure content is accurate, complete, easy to understand and engaging.
• Collaborate on, edit content built by WA-Immigrant.Info team.
• Define, implement, and monitor digital ad campaigns (paid & organic).
• Publish content on WA-Immigrant.Info platforms.
• Monitor site traffic and feedback across platforms.
• Coordinate with Digital Content Creator for posts, captions, and graphics.
• Manage article workflow including translations and legal review.

Skills

Editing & proofreading

Digital content management

Social media strategy

Fluency in English

Education

BA/BS in multimedia journalism or communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop/InDesign

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

This position is represented by the OPEIU union and subject to the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement This position has an end date of June 30, 2027. IRC Background: The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has a presence in over 40 countries and 27 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home. IRC opened an office in Seattle in 1976 and provides a continuum of services including intensive case management, employment and economic empowerment services, immigration assistance, health and wellness programming, and education support to refugee and immigrant families in Washington State. IRC Seattle is committed to providing trauma-informed, equitable, and accessible services and maintaining and evolving a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

Job Overview: IRC is seeking a Digital Content & Marketing Coordinator under the direct supervision of the Information and Referral Service Manager and will support the Washington Immigrant Information Center (WA-Immigrant.Info). The Digital Content & Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for development, management, and dissemination of quality, verified, and relevant client-facing information. They will manage the social media strategy and dissemination of content on the Washington Immigrant Information Center’s Facebook and Instagram pages. The position is integral within the team and will work closely with Specialists in publishing content through digital and other diverse channels based on need and responding to clients’ information needs.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure content is accurate, complete, easy to understand and engaging
• Collaborate on, edit written and multimedia content built by Washington Immigrant Information Center team
• Define, implement, and monitor digital advertising campaigns – both paid and organic
• Publish relevant and appropriate content on the Washington Immigrant Information Center digital platforms
• Monitor traffic and other feedback emanating from Washington Immigrant Information Center platform
• Contribute to the communication strategy in collaboration with the Information & Referral Services Manager
• Use the translation-management software and other tools to prepare content for publication
• Continuously ensure that the editorial content is up to date
• Review and track metrics to adapt messaging and resources, based on the engagement of users and the feedback provided by those who visit our website and social media sites
• Continuously monitor web and social media performance indicators, review, and track metrics within Zendesk, flag criticalities, and propose improvements to the communication and marketing strategy
• Work with Information Technology team to resolve technical issues across platforms
• Contribute to drafting reports on Washington Immigrant Information Center content
• Coordinate with Digital Content Creator to develop social media posts, captions, graphics, and overall dissemination schedule
• Manage article workflow, including drafting initial copy, coordinating with legal team as needed, working with external translation vendor, and organizing translations on Box and in Monday.com.

Staff Support § Provide technical guidance for clear and accessible information provision to Specialists Manage content calendar in Monday.com.

Key Working Relationships

Other Internal and/or external contacts: WA-Immigrant.Info team (Manager, Specialists), IRC Asylum & Protection Technical Unit, WAMASSP, other IRC WA teams, State Agencies and local stakeholders

Success Factors

The ideal Digital Content & Marketing Coordinator is extremely proactive, detail-oriented and organized. They value accurate and error-free content development and dissemination. They are self-directed and reliably complete tasks. They are diplomatic and able to work with a range of peers to gather and verify information. They are tech- and social media-savvy and quick to learn new tools.

Job Requirements

• Education: BA/BS or equivalent experience in multimedia journalism, digital communications, or relevant field.
• Work Experience: Minimum 2+ years of reporting, writing, or editing experience Minimum 2+ years of digital content management experience, including for online platforms and social media
• Knowledge of graphic design software (Canva or Adobe Products) preferred
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and experience using CMS.
• Knowledge of immigration and refugee issues; previous work experience in the immigration field desired.
• Demonstrated Skills & Competencies Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence. Ability to work independently with remote management. Fluency in English required, Demonstrated ability to work cross-culturally with empathy, humility, and confidentiality. Project management experience preferred.
• Working Environment: Standard, professional office environment; primarily remote-based
• Compensation: (Pay Rate: $32-$35.50). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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Benefits

• 10 paid sick leave
• 10 U.S. holidays
• 20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $163/month
• Dental starting at $6.50/month
• Vision starting at $5/month
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter)
• A 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting)
• Disability and life insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and - as an evidence-based organization - to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.