Communications Assistant

Nonviolent Peaceforce

Communications Assistant managing NP's communication strategies and operational tasks. Supporting social media content creation and ensuring efficient workflow in the communications ecosystem.

Posted 6/20/2026part-timeRichfield • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Format, upload, and publish content across social media platforms
Ensure all content is accessible and discoverable — applying alt text, captions, tagging, and link formatting across platforms
Support translation workflows to extend the reach of NP's work across languages
Draft social media assets, including: Graphics using branded templates, Short video clips (cutting, trimming, subtitling), Media resized and optimized for platform specifications
Upload press clips, blogs, and publications to the website, keeping NP's digital presence current and organized
Monitor incoming comments and messages across channels, flagging and routing as appropriate
Pull and compile analytics from social and web dashboards to help inform communications performance
Monitor breaking news, media trends, and viral stories that align with NP’s work to help identify potential media opportunities
Support in the research and update of NP’s Master Media List, and consolidate the contacts on Cision into the same list
Help track and record NP’s media outreach efforts and media hits on Salesforce
Help create a regular newsletter featuring NP’s media mentions and other relevant humanitarian stories where NP has a presence
Perform additional tasks and duties as the teams needs evolve and as identified by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Communications strategies, tactics, and platforms
Knowledge of current events and social issues, an interest in civilian protection and nonviolent methods
Able to follow written and verbal directions well, able to work autonomously
Commitment to work cooperatively and grow personally
Commitment to the mission of Nonviolent Peaceforce

Benefits

Comp & perks

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at all times

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Hard Skills & Tools

content formattingcontent publishinggraphic designvideo editinganalytics compilationmedia monitoringnewsletter creationtranslation workflowssocial media asset draftingmedia outreach tracking

Soft Skills

communication strategiesautonomycooperationpersonal growthfollowing directionsadaptabilityresearch skillsorganizationattention to detailcommitment to mission