COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Job title : Communications Specialist
Location : Hybrid
Reports to : Creative Services Director
Status : Full-time, Exempt
Salary : $71,000 -$78,000 annually
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and versatile communications professional to join our creative services team. This role supports communication and content creation across a variety of channels—including newsletters, social media, email campaigns, websites, print materials, and professional-facing materials.
This is an opportunity to join a creative, mission-driven team working to support children, youth, families, and professionals in the child welfare system. You'll help produce clear, compelling communications that reflect our agency’s values, amplify the voices of those we serve, increase awareness of our services, and foster engagement with families, professionals, and partners. Join us in doing meaningful work at a welcoming agency that is recognized for excellence as well as our focus on work-life balance and staff well-being.
ABOUT US
Northwest Resource Associates is a nonprofit child welfare agency. We envision every young person having family that nurtures their growth and potential. We work toward this vision by designing and delivering programs and technology that empower youth, strengthen families, and improve child welfare systems in the Pacific Northwest and nationally.
Our programs have been recognized nationally for our focus on youth engagement and digital storytelling to better serve children, families, and professionals. More than four decades old, we are headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and have offices in Alaska and Oregon as well. You can find our program work at the following websites:
AdoptUSKids
Alaska Center for ResourceFamilies
Northwest Adoption Exchange
Oregon Post-adoption Resource Center
Equity and inclusion are priorities across all programs at Northwest Resource Associates. We are passionate about inclusive and affirming policy and practice and are recognized by the Human Rights Campaign’s All Children, All Families program. We seek staff diversity in ability, age, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and veteran status. In addition, we welcome applications from those with lived experience in foster care or with adoption. We are an equal opportunity employer.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The communications specialist will develop clear, creative, and persuasive content and bring a minimum of five years of copywriting and editing experience. This role advances the organization’s mission by supporting core areas of work.
By applying strong writing, collaboration, and digital skills, the communications specialist will help connect with families, youth, and professionals served and support its mission to find permanent, loving homes for children and youth in foster care.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Core communications duties
Draft, edit, and publish content
across multiple channels, including newsletters and email marketing, websites and blogs, media materials, reports, and social media. Translate complex information
into plain-language, human-centered messaging for the public and stakeholders. Assist with the development and delivery of messaging
across digital platforms and printed materials. Ensure all content adheres to brand and style guidelines , is accessible, and meets audience needs. Strategic collaboration and planning Collaborate with program staff
to gather stories, data, and updates. Serve as the main point of contact and collaboration
between projects and the creative services team. Work with child welfare professionals
to develop presentations, publications, and resources tailored to professionals. Work with creative services team
to establish and institutionalize the use of report and presentation templates. Adhere to all agency policies and procedures
including information security and the agency handbook. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualifications 5+ years of experience in communications, content strategy, or public relations. Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related experience. Exceptional writing and editing skills, ability to translate complex or sensitive topics into accessible, human-centered messages. Familiarity with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and email platforms (e.g., MailChimp). Strong project management skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to collaborate effectively, accept feedback, and adapt to changing needs. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Understanding of importance of equity, inclusion, unconscious bias, and disrupting systemic racism—or willingness to learn and participate in training and discussions. Bonus skills and experience Familiarity with organizational rebranding processes and supporting brand consistency and clarity. Experience using engagement analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, social media monitoring, and email marketing metrics) to support data-informed communications. Experience project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, and Airtable). Nonprofit communications or child welfare experience. LOCATION, COMPENSATION, AND HOW TO APPLY Location We use a hybrid work model. Team members have access to our downtown Seattle office and may use it anytime though most work primarily remote. Employees may be asked to spend up to 20% of their time in the office. Salary and benefits This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position with a salary of $71,000 -$78,000 annually based on experience. We offer flexible work schedules, 3.5 to 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, 15 to 16 paid holidays per year, paid sick leave, a generous family leave policy, a retirement plan, optional 403b plan, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, and commuter benefits. How to apply Submit a brief cover letter explaining your qualifications for this role, your resume, and a writing sample on our Airtable form: https://airtable.com/appgRC2uGoyWqwwP8/paglCC2G9oLNqKlmQ/form Your writing sample should demonstrate audience-centered messaging and storytelling for a public audience and must be published by an outlet or organization (not created for academic or personal use). The posting will remain open while we review applications, with priority given to those submitted on or before Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.
across multiple channels, including newsletters and email marketing, websites and blogs, media materials, reports, and social media. Translate complex information
into plain-language, human-centered messaging for the public and stakeholders. Assist with the development and delivery of messaging
across digital platforms and printed materials. Ensure all content adheres to brand and style guidelines , is accessible, and meets audience needs. Strategic collaboration and planning Collaborate with program staff
to gather stories, data, and updates. Serve as the main point of contact and collaboration
between projects and the creative services team. Work with child welfare professionals
to develop presentations, publications, and resources tailored to professionals. Work with creative services team
to establish and institutionalize the use of report and presentation templates. Adhere to all agency policies and procedures
including information security and the agency handbook. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualifications 5+ years of experience in communications, content strategy, or public relations. Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related experience. Exceptional writing and editing skills, ability to translate complex or sensitive topics into accessible, human-centered messages. Familiarity with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and email platforms (e.g., MailChimp). Strong project management skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to collaborate effectively, accept feedback, and adapt to changing needs. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Understanding of importance of equity, inclusion, unconscious bias, and disrupting systemic racism—or willingness to learn and participate in training and discussions. Bonus skills and experience Familiarity with organizational rebranding processes and supporting brand consistency and clarity. Experience using engagement analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, social media monitoring, and email marketing metrics) to support data-informed communications. Experience project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, and Airtable). Nonprofit communications or child welfare experience. LOCATION, COMPENSATION, AND HOW TO APPLY Location We use a hybrid work model. Team members have access to our downtown Seattle office and may use it anytime though most work primarily remote. Employees may be asked to spend up to 20% of their time in the office. Salary and benefits This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position with a salary of $71,000 -$78,000 annually based on experience. We offer flexible work schedules, 3.5 to 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, 15 to 16 paid holidays per year, paid sick leave, a generous family leave policy, a retirement plan, optional 403b plan, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, and commuter benefits. How to apply Submit a brief cover letter explaining your qualifications for this role, your resume, and a writing sample on our Airtable form: https://airtable.com/appgRC2uGoyWqwwP8/paglCC2G9oLNqKlmQ/form Your writing sample should demonstrate audience-centered messaging and storytelling for a public audience and must be published by an outlet or organization (not created for academic or personal use). The posting will remain open while we review applications, with priority given to those submitted on or before Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.