Communications, Marketing, and Design Coordinator

Location: Portland

Description

Location:

Tigard/SW Portland, Oregon office, periodic hybrid opportunity

Status:
Full time, Exempt

Salary Range: DOE: $52,000-$57,000

Benefits:
Medical, dental, generous PTO package, 401(k)

Reports to:

Executive Director

Final date to receive applications:
Open until position is filled

About African Road

The work of African Road is not charity or aid- it is empowerment for transformation, fueled by faith, friendship and stories of hope.

African Road partners with grassroots Changemakers in East Africa to accelerate community-led change. We believe in walking alongside communities with respect, integrity, and shared leadership. Our work is rooted in trust, long-term relationships, and the conviction that transformation happens when people are empowered to lead their own change.

Learn more about African Road's impact .

Position Summary

We are seeking a mission-driven, collaborative, and strategic Communications, Marketing & Design Coordinator who will be a vital connector between our work and our growing audience. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is energized by storytelling and engagement, and who has successful experience using communications as a tool for impact.

You'll join a small but passionate and committed team where flexibility, innovation, and genuine care for people are deeply valued. This position combines strategy, creativity, implementation, and support-requiring both vision and the willingness to roll up your sleeves and patience with the mundane as well. It's a role for someone excited by the opportunity to make an outsized impact through the power of communications and relationships.

The Communications, Marketing and Design Coordinator is an established role on our collaborative team, building off of existing structure, bringing the African Road voice to a widening audience and playing a vital role in advancing African Road's mission and deepening our impact. This role goes beyond conventional communications-it is an invitation to join an expanding, innovative, and global story of hope, change, and dignity.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this team member will work closely with leadership while also bringing initiative and innovation. Your work is the strengthening and enlivening of the bridge between the work of our Change maker partners in East Africa and our circle of friendship in the United States. The person in this role will amplify stories, maintain the organizational voice and DNA, support donor champions with content for crowdfunding, build broad engagement, and further organizational objectives.

Work Culture and Expectations

This is a role for someone who is energized by purpose, finds joy in excellence, and embraces the highs and lows, sharing both the big successes and the mundane tasks of small-team nonprofit work. We're looking for someone who isn't motivated by spotlight, but by shared impact. You'll bring your expertise, your humanity, and your skills-while also listening, learning, and supporting others with care.

Key Qualities

We are looking for someone who:

* Embodies integrity and authentic care for others.

* Approaches work with energy, compassion, and enthusiasm.

* Is flexible and adaptable, comfortable in a small team with limited infrastructure.

* Has an artistic sensibility and aesthetic

* Brings strategic thinking along with a hands-on mindset.

* Is energized by helping a mission-driven organization shine and grow.

* Thrives in an environment of collaboration, mutual support, and purpose-driven work.

* Engages respectfully with people from a wide range of religious traditions and faith practices, political and philosophical beliefs, and backgrounds.

* Shows initiative and curiosity, continually seeking better ways to engage audiences and honor stories.

* Enjoys a strong sense of ownership while remaining collaborative and responsive.

* Demonstrates commitment to ongoing learning, approaching new challenges with curiosity, humility, and a genuine interest in growth-personally, professionally, and in understanding the broader context of African Road's mission, cross-cultural partnership, and community-led development.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

* Demonstrated successful professional experience in a relevant communications or marketing role.

* Bachelor's degree or higher in communications, marketing, and/or design preferred but not required.

* Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with demonstrated experience writing across formats (newsletters, blogs, social media).

* Strong interpersonal and relational skills; able to communicate across cultures and contexts with respect.

* Proficiency and creativity with digital media tools including social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Linked In), e-newsletter software (e.g., Constant Contact), and website content management (e.g., Word Press).

* Demonstrated strength and skill with design and design software

* Ability to produce attractive, brand aligned print and digital pieces

* High proficiency in…