World Relief
Base Pay Range
$57,000.00/yr - $61,000.00/yr
About World Relief
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. Founded in the aftermath of World War II, the organization operates in 100 countries, building a world where families thrive and communities flourish.
Position Summary
The Content Specialist: Email will craft relevant, urgent, and inspiring emails that convert prospective audiences into first‑time donors and nurture them. Responsibilities include writing persuasive, action‑driven emails with compelling subject lines and clear calls‑to‑action, responding to urgent disasters, and driving toward annual KPIs and revenue targets. The specialist will collaborate with digital and content teams to identify target audiences, develop messaging, and create resonant email campaigns, as well as assist with other department communications as needed.
Role & Responsibilities
Develop engaging and persuasive email copy with cohesive brand messaging that leads to donor acquisition and enhances brand loyalty
Write persuasive, action‑driven emails with compelling subject lines and clear, effective calls‑to‑action
Assist with conducting A/B tests on emails and implement subsequent learnings to increase acquisition and user engagement
Collaborate with the content and digital team leads and the email manager in developing an email strategy that aligns with organizational goals and resonates with audience segments and personas
Develop effective email copy, within short timelines as needed, particularly when it relates to current events and disaster response
Collaborate with other team members to source and embed effective giving handles
Develop email content that serves the department’s internal agency function as needed and incorporate learnings from email analytics to increase the effectiveness of email content
Assist in developing and executing an effective email strategy for campaigns
Source and incorporate impact stories and videos in emails while maintaining the highest standards of ethical storytelling, and develop landing page content for these assets
Develop content for text and web notifications
Develop quick‑turnaround, acquisition‑focused content based on news reports that World Relief and the marketing department choose to highlight
Develop and present monthly reports on results in collaboration with the digital team
Conduct research on trends in industry standards and best practices, and incorporate them in email copy strategy
Measure and track email success against a clearly defined set of email KPIs and revenue targets
Other related tasks, as required
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 Relief’s Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity, and the National Association of Evangelicals’ For the Health of the Nation document
Willing to learn, ask for help, communicate directly and engage with a growth mindset
3+ years of experience in email content development, preferably in generating conversion‑oriented content
Well‑developed problem‑solving and time‑management skills
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience reporting on metrics preferred
Demonstrated experience in generating leads and converting them to customers
Past experience with HubSpot, email analytics, and GA4 preferred
Comfortable in a fast‑paced team environment, working with attention to detail and quality
Ability to meet deadlines and create effective content
Ability to receive feedback on content enhancement
Strong interpersonal skills and a disposition that is positive and professional
Benefits
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full‑time, regular, and part‑time (25+ hours per week) employees. The organization’s well‑being program has received the Gold‑level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding core components including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Religious Requirements
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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries: Non‑profit Organizations
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