Role: Social Media and Communications Assistant

Department: Marketing Team

Location: Remote or Bellingham, Washington

Employment type: Full-time/Hourly/Non-exempt

Professional Level: Assistant

Salary Range: $20 - $24/hour, depending on experience

About the Marketing Team

Our Marketing and Communication team’s primary obligation is to tell the Non-GMO Project story by guiding, managing, and building our external messaging and communications. We have an eye for beautiful design and a knack for weaving together language and science to tell our unique story. We identify opportunities to expand our reach and build the non-GMO food supply through creating awareness, garnering support, and educating consumers. If you’re interested in working with a team of outside-the-box thinkers, agile creators, and ingenuitive storytellers, this team is for you! 

About the Non-GMO Project

We are passionate about what we’re doing as an organization and about who we are being and becoming through our everyday actions. We endeavor to be open-hearted collaborators, creatively and intelligently impacting the world we live in with our individual and collective choices.

The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization offering rigorous product verification and trustworthy education that empowers people to care for themselves, the planet, and future generations. The work culture at the Project is informed by our values. We believe in the power of our individual and collective choices and care not only about what we’re doing as an organization but also who we are being and becoming through our everyday actions. From the choices we make to how we treat each other, we are shaping the world we live in together.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Non-GMO Project embraces the pursuit of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work as critical to our mission. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, national origin, color, gender (including gender identity), sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, family, marital or parental status, religious affiliation, creed, the presence of any physical, mental or sensory impairment, immigrant status, age, personal appearance, veteran status or any other protected class in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We collectively uphold this commitment. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds to apply.

What We’re Looking For 

We are looking for a motivated and thoughtful Social Media and Communications Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with the Marketing team to support communication and education around the GMO issue, the belief that food should nourish life, and the holistic mission and values of the Non-GMO Project. The Social Media and Communications Assistant will support the development and execution of engaging social media marketing campaigns across various platforms. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for managing and responding to inbound communications through social media and email, ensuring that inquiries and feedback are addressed promptly and professionally. Furthermore, the role includes providing comprehensive support for content production, which may encompass writing, editing, and curating materials that align with our organizational messaging. We are looking for a teammate who can use their creative thinking and ongoing learning to contribute to our marketing work. This role will report directly to the Social Media Specialist and will work with the Marketing team to advance our marketing and education efforts through innovative and collaborative work. 

Areas of Responsibility 

Community Engagement

• Moderate daily engagement across all social media platforms
• Respond promptly to comments, messages, and mentions
• Maintain authentic brand voice across distinct brands
• Foster community-strengthening conversations
• Manage communication inboxes with timely, helpful responses

Content Creation and Production

• Assist with editing and producing engaging content 
• Help create unique content highlighting each of our brand’s unique identities
• Support implementation of campaign-aligned content
• Format content across platforms following established guidelines

Trend Monitoring

• Assist with social listening to identify emerging food systems conversations
• Research trending topics relevant to educational nonprofits
• Contribute to insights reporting

Support

• Help collect performance metrics across social media and communications
• Contribute to content calendars
• Organize brand assets as directed
• Follow established communication protocols and best practices

Who You Are

• Comfortable working in a mission-driven organization committed to personal and organizational growth
• Able to understand and discuss aspects of the Non-GMO Project’s values, programs, and systems (as they are learned over time)
• Motivated to learn by asking questions, practicing, and testing ideas 
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with good written and oral communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a supportive and developmental team
• Able to communicate questions, needs for clarification, and time-management needs with others in in-person and virtual work scenarios
• Self-motivated and willing to contribute your unique offerings to projects
• Committed and engaged with issues of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Experience You Bring 

We place a high value on lived experience coupled with professional experience

• 1-3 years of experience in social media, digital marketing, or communications
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn)
• Proficiency with social media management and scheduling tools (Hootsuite, SproutSocial, Later, etc.)
• Experience creating and editing engaging visual content (photos, videos, graphics)
• Background in community management and audience engagement
• Familiarity with social media analytics and reporting
• Strong written communication skills with ability to adapt voice for different brands
• Experience with content calendar planning and management
• Knowledge of current social media trends and best practices
• Basic understanding of SEO principles for social content
• Experience in an educational, nonprofit, or food systems sector (preferred)
• Familiarity with video editing software and graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a remote team environment

Current Benefit Package 

• Health, vision, and dental insurance includes a wide range of medical insurance options to choose from. The Project contributes a flat rate ($450) which covers the base-level HSA medical plan in full. Employees have the option to opt into PPO/HMO plans.  
• Paid time off: 10 paid holidays, your birthday, 8 care days, and paid vacation starting at 10 days a year  
• Annual training & development budget
• 401k Retirement Option and a 3% company match 
• Annual Variable Pay (per person bonus)
• $500/year work from home benefit
• Flexible schedule and remote-first work arrangements (office based in Bellingham, WA)
• 36 hour workweek
• Engage in meaningful, mission-oriented work in a values focused work environment

About Your Application

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should address your interest in working with the Non-GMO Project and any particular skills or strengths you feel would qualify you for this role. We are committed to reviewing your application and hold ourselves accountable to creating an equitable process for each candidate. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website (www.nongmoproject.org). 

Reasonable Accommodations 

If you’re a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to accommodations@nongmoproject.org.