Communications Specialist

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today. Organization Summary World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. Position Summary World Relief Quad Cities is seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator to lead local communications efforts through compelling storytelling, strategic content development, and audience engagement. This role serves as the primary communications partner for the local office, working collaboratively with program staff and the Home Office U.S. Advancement Department (USAD) to identify, develop, and share stories that communicate ministry impact and support fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for creating content for newsletters, blogs, website, donor communications, and social media while ensuring a consistent brand voice and adherence to World Relief’s ethical storytelling standards. This position also manages the office’s social media presence, coordinates newsletter production in partnership with USAD, and maintains a pipeline of stories and creative assets that support both local communications and national marketing initiatives. This is a part-time position for 20 hours per week. Hybrid: 50% in Office, 50% WFH Role & Responsibilities Content Development & Storytelling Identify, gather, and develop compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of World Relief Quad Cities’ programs and the resilience of the communities we serve. Conduct interviews with program participants, staff, volunteers, church partners, and community stakeholders using ethical and dignity-centered storytelling practices. Write and edit engaging content for blogs, newsletters, donor communications, website updates, annual reports, and other print and digital communications. Capture high-quality photos, video, and other multimedia assets that support storytelling and organizational communications. Ensure all content complies with World Relief’s ethical storytelling standards, including informed consent and protection of participant privacy. Gather supporting data and program information to strengthen stories and ensure accuracy. Maintain an organized library of stories, photos, videos, and creative assets for future communications needs. Maintain a content calendar that supports ongoing storytelling and aligns with organizational priorities. Partnership with U.S. Advancement Department Serve as the primary liaison between World Relief Quad Cities and USAD for content development and storytelling. Provide timely stories, photos, videos, testimonials, and program updates to support local fundraising, marketing, and advocacy campaigns. Collaborate with USAD to identify storytelling opportunities that align with organizational priorities and campaign calendars. Participate in regular planning meetings with communications and advancement teams to coordinate content needs and messaging. Social Media Management Manage the office’s social media presence across Facebook and Instagram. Create, schedule, and publish engaging content, including graphics, photos, videos, Stories, and Reels. Monitor social media engagement and interact with audiences through comments, messages, and community engagement. Analyze social media metrics and collaborate with USAD to improve reach, engagement, and content effectiveness. Job Requirements Mature and personal Christian faith Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals’ For the Health of The Nation document Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards Audience-focused storytelling that translates complex program information into compelling content Content development for blogs, newsletters, websites, email marketing, and social media Nonprofit fundraising communications and donor-centered storytelling Strong project management, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments Brand stewardship with consistent application of organizational guidelines Photography, videography, and audio capture, including DSLR operation, lighting, composition, and sound quality Intermediate photo and video editing, asset organization, and content preparation using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite Strong attention to detail in content accuracy, consent documentation, and file management Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive approach to identifying and developing compelling stories Proficiency with Instagram content formats (Reels, Stories, and static posts) and Microsoft Office Suite Commitment to serving refugees, immigrants, and other vulnerable communities $23 - $24 an hour World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time, Regular, employees. World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. #J-18808-Ljbffr