Marketing & Communications Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

AMIGOS is looking for a creative, hands-on Marketing & Communications Manager to lead our storytelling and digital marketing efforts. We need someone who can leverage our 60-year legacy of youth leadership and translate it into a modern, compelling brand voice that resonates with students, parents, and donors alike.

This role is designed for a proactive writer who loves turning “on-the-ground” impact into high-performing digital content. You’ll work on our core channels (social, email, and web), collaborating closely with our leadership and other members of the marketing team to ensure the AMIGOS mission is communicated with clarity and energy. If you’re ready to step into a role with high creative autonomy and help a mission-driven organization grow during a pivotal era, we want to meet you!

Messaging & Storytelling:

• Champion the AMIGOS brand across all digital and print platforms
• Work closely with our leadership team, programs team, and fundraising staff to surface compelling stories and other content
• Turn student reflections, host family experiences, and community-led project outcomes into compelling narratives for students, parents, and educators
• Support donor cultivation and stewardship by tailoring stories for fundraising campaigns, partner communications, and stewardship touchpoints

Content & Campaign Execution:

• Help develop and execute our org-wide communications calendar, including touchpoints via social media, email, and website content
• Write and edit high-quality copy, including email campaigns, monthly newsletters, donor communications, and blog content
• Drive campaign lifecycles from initial concept and creative development through to final performance reporting
• Support basic design needs, including emails, social media graphics, flyers, and other digital materials
• Collaborate with other members of the marketing team, external consultants, and creative partners as needed

Social Media:

• Craft and manage social media content across various platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Assist with the creation of simple visual assets and short-form video content using tools like Canva
• Use data-driven insights from our social and web platforms to refine our narrative strategy
• Maintain a consistent, high-quality presence, engaging with comments and inquiries as needed

Digital Advertisements:

• Work closely with the Managing Director of Growth to develop and execute targeted Google and Meta ad campaigns
• Maintain our listings in key online directories, such as Go Overseas and GoAbroad.com
• Work to open additional customer acquisition channels

Other Duties As Assigned

WHO YOU ARE

• 3-5 years of experience in marketing, content, and communications
• Experience supporting or managing content calendars and workflows
• Comfortable taking direction and confident offering new, creative ideas
• A strong storyteller and writer
• Proactive, thoughtful, and collaborative
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple projects at once
• Comfortable with organizational change and evolution

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent writing and editing skills and the ability to effectively tailor messaging to our targeted audiences (students, parents, educators, donors, and partners)
• Experience managing or supporting social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok)
• Experience with email marketing platforms (HubSpot, Mailchimp, Ortto, etc.)
• Familiarity with design tools like Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud
• Analytics experience (i.e., Google Analytics, social media insights, email metrics) to inform messaging decisions
• Proven ability to work independently and communicate effectively across a distributed team using tools like Slack and Zoom
• Strong attention to detail

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in or alongside a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
• Experience in Latin American travel or community development
• Experience with WordPress and HTML/CSS
• Familiarity with SEO and AEO/GEO best practices, and how content supports discoverability and long-term visibility
• Experience translating program outcomes or impact data into compelling stories for donor or public audiences
• Comfort collaborating with development or fundraising teams on campaigns and appeals

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The anticipated salary range for this position is $50k-$65k. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's location, cost of living, and experience level.

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and 10 federal holidays
• Opportunities for travel to Latin America for site visits

Standard benefits package (Health, 403(b), etc.) applies to U.S.-based employees. International contractors will receive a localized compensation package.

TO APPLY

Note: This is a 100% remote position. We are open to candidates based anywhere in the United States or Latin America. For candidates based outside the U.S., this position may be structured as a long-term contract role.

To apply, submit a resume with a cover letter and portfolio to jobs@amigosinternational.org. Please include the job title "Marketing & Communications Manager" in the subject line. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

By applying, you consent to AMIGOS processing your personal data for recruitment purposes. AMIGOS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.