Marketing And Communications Coordinator

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Title: Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Salary Range: $50,000 – 60,000

About the Position

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator is an entry-level position within Evergreen Goodwill’s Marketing & Communications team. This role provides essential support to the department, ensuring the efficient execution of marketing initiatives and contributing to the EGNW’s mission of empowering individuals and communities. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to build a career in marketing and communications within a dynamic nonprofit environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Marketing Campaign Support & Project Coordination:

• Work with the Marketing and Communications Managers to support the planning and execution of advertising campaigns and marketing projects. Tasks may include building out project schedules, researching estimated costs, coordinating with vendors, invoice processing, document organization and scheduling meetings.
• Conduct basic market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities that can inform marketing strategies.
• Oversee organization and tracking of essential content assets such as photo release forms, content folders, influencer contracts, and other related materials.
• Support the planning and execution of marketing events, and community engagement activities. This may involve logistics coordination, materials preparation, and on-site assistance.
• Gather and organize data for campaign analysis and reporting purposes.

Digital Content Creation & Platform Management:

• Support the creation of content for Evergreen Goodwill’s owned marketing channels including coming up with fresh ideas and helping capture video and photos for Evergreen Goodwill’s social channels, blog, e-newsletter etc.
• Maintain and organize the photo and video library, ensuring proper tagging, storage, and accessibility for team use.
• Update and monitor Evergreen Goodwill's digital platforms including website, Google business, Yelp, social media pages etc.
• Assist Digital Brand Manager in scheduling social posts, customer SMS messages, and digital signage.
• Monitor and coordinate the response to comments and inquiries on social media channels and other online platforms.

General Administrative Assistance

• Provide administrative support to the Marketing and Communications team, including processing invoices, placing orders, coordinating schedules, and organizing files.
• Assist with team calendar management, scheduling meetings, and preparing materials for presentations or team discussions.
• Maintain organized records of team documentation and ensure accessibility to relevant files for efficient team operations.

Commitment to Mission:

• Demonstrate commitment to advancing Evergreen Goodwill’s mission and values in brand communications and interactions with staff and community partners.
• Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements(Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; some college coursework in Marketing, Communications, business or related field is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate and high-quality work.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing concepts.
• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a strong team player mindset.
• Previous experience in an administrative or marketing support role is a plus but not required.

Computer/Technology Skills:

• Proficiency level of intermediateknowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Database experience a plus.
• Basic understanding of Social Media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Any experience with Google Analytics, Sprout, Wrike and Adobe Creative Cloud suite a plus
• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.

Physical Abilities:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other employees by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds and to operate computer systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Multi-tasking
• Prioritizing
• Interpreting data
• Problem Solving
• Communicating with the public
• Presentation skills

Work Environment: This role is flexible remote work. Staff are expected to be able to work onsite at the Seattle Administrative Building a minimum of three times per week and attend in-person meetings and events as needed. Office environment, moderate noise level.
Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)

Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan

Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program

Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time

Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mentorship Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem
appropriate.