Storytelling & Communications Specialist — Remote

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA) is seeking a part-time Specialist, Storytelling & Communications to help produce impact stories, program updates, and assets for reports and social channels. The role supports formatting, layout, and brand-consistent visuals using Canva, Google Slides, and Docs, under the guidance of the Coordinator.

The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and proactive collaboration within the Storytelling & Communications team, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Entry-level experience or strong interest in storytelling, communications, or design, nonprofit experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established guidelines and feedback
• Clear written communication skills and comfort supporting content drafts
• Organized and dependable, able to work in a support/execution-focused role

Responsibilities

• Assist with production of impact reports, one-pagers, presentations, and briefs by formatting content, building visuals, and ensuring consistency and clarity
• Support report production workflows, including proofreading, layout support, version control, and quality assurance before final review
• Help translate draft narratives, data points, and insights into accessible visuals and layouts using templates and brand guidelines
• Support collection and organization of stories, quotes, photos, and program impact examples shared by staff
• Assist with preparing materials for agency reporting cycles (mid-year, end-of-year) under guidance of the Coordinator
• Support the creation and scheduling of social media posts, graphics, and captions across agency platforms
• Assist with newsletters, campaign materials, and internal announcements
• Support updates to team and agency websites, including program pages and professional development site updates
• Help prepare visual assets, drafts, and supporting materials for communications initiatives, without final approval responsibility
• Maintain organized folders, templates, and assets to support efficient workflows

Skills

Storytelling interest

Attention to detail

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or current enrollment) in communications, design, education, public policy, marketing, or a related field

Tools

Canva

Google Slides

Google Docs

Job description

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA) is seeking a part-time Specialist, Storytelling & Communications to help produce impact stories, program updates, and assets for reports and social channels. The role supports formatting, layout, and brand-consistent visuals using Canva, Google Slides, and Docs, under the guidance of the Coordinator.

The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and proactive collaboration within the Storytelling & Communications team, with opportunities to