The Pacific Beach Coalition (PBC) is looking for a part-time Communication Specialist with WordPress experience for a long-term contract position requiring 5-10 hours per week. This flexible role, preferably available Monday through Friday with some weekends, involves maintaining PBC’s website and digital platforms while enhancing engagement with volunteers, members, and donors. The Communication Specialist will also help identify operational improvements to contribute to the organization's overall development.

About Pacific Beach Coalition

Founded in 1997 and based in Pacifica, California, The Pacific Beach Coalition is a nonprofit organization providing immersive experiences to educate people on the importance of a healthy ocean and the impact litter has on its health. PBC programs include monthly beach cleanups, monthly habitat restoration, yearly events, educational events, and a virtual community with the Street-to-Beach Cleanups program. We are passionate about protecting and preserving the health of our ocean, beaches, wildlife and coastal environment.

Qualifications

Experience:
- Desired 2 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field
- Proficiency in WordPress for website maintenance and updates
- Familiarity with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive) for document management and collaboration
- Experience with managing volunteer listings and responding to inquiries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clear, engaging content for blogs, newsletters, and social media (primarily LinkedIn)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple tasks and deadlines
- Basic graphic design or familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva) is a plus but not required
Soft Skills:
- Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying improvements in processes
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs

Responsibilities

Content Creation & Social Media:
- Write engaging LinkedIn posts for all Give Back events and job openings
- Promote special events, job openings, and organizational news across various platforms, including other websites
- Draft and edit captivating blog posts and ensure they are published on PBC’s website in a timely manner
Website Management:
- Oversee regular website maintenance and respond to team requests for updates and content changes
- Collaborate with the team to implement website improvements that enhance the experience for volunteers, members, and donors
- Create and update website pages, maintain calendar, roving banner, and other regular website maintenance
- Provide feedback and suggestions for website enhancements to better support PBC’s community engagement programs
Volunteer Engagement:
- Update and maintain VolunteerMatch listings, assisting volunteers via email and ensuring they have a seamless experience
- Assist with and update waivers via Google Forms
- Research and recommend additional appropriate volunteer platforms as needed; create and manage volunteer postings on those platforms
Miscellaneous:
- Support other initiatives and tasks as needed to meet evolving organizational goals and priorities