Marketing Content Coordinator

Position: Marketing Content Coordinator 

Type: Full-Time 

Reports to: Director of Communications and Marketing 

Location: Bridgeville, PA 

About Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania 

Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania (JAWPA) is dedicated to educating and inspiring young people to succeed. We support Junior Achievement programs across Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia, delivering hands-on learning experiences that help students manage money, plan for their economic future, explore entrepreneurship, and prepare for careers or college. 

Our work is rooted in collaboration, inclusion, and community impact. We are committed to building a diverse and multicultural team and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. 

The Opportunity 

As JAWPA continues to expand its reach and deepen its impact, we are seeking a Marketing Content Coordinator to help ensure our story reaches the right audience(s) in meaningful, engaging ways. 

This role isn’t just about posting content. It’s about bringing our programs, partnerships, and impact to life in a way that connects, engages, and grows our audience. If you’re someone who loves storytelling, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and wants your work to mean something, we’d love to hear from you. 

What You’ll Do  

Create & Execute Content That Connects 

• Own the day-to-day execution of content across social media, email, blogs, and digital campaigns  
• Maintain and manage a content calendar that keeps everything organized and aligned  
• Write clear, engaging content that reflects a consistent and human brand voice  
• Keep content fresh by monitoring trends, platform updates, and growth opportunities  

Tell Stories Visually 

• Capture photos and short-form video to support storytelling  
• Create content optimized for social platforms  
• Spot and elevate compelling stories from programs, events, and partnerships  
• Partner with internal team members to ensure visuals align with brand standards  

Support Marketing & Communications Efforts 

• Update website content for accuracy, clarity, and basic SEO best practices  
• Draft initial PR materials such as press releases and media advisories  
• Help distribute content across channels for maximum reach  
• Track and report on engagement and performance metrics  

Be Part of the Bigger Picture 

• Support events, programs, and partnership-related deliverables  
• Contribute to a collaborative team where priorities can shift quickly  
• Help ensure everything we put out reflects quality and consistency 

Ideal Candidate Profile 

You’ll thrive in this role if you are: 

• A collaborative, team-oriented communicator 
• Adaptable and calm in a fast-paced, evolving environment 
• Curious and future-minded, always scanning for what’s next 
• Creative, with a strong sense of audience and storytelling 
• Organized and detail-driven, able to manage multiple priorities 
• Motivated by mission and community impact 

What You’ll Bring (Requirements) 

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field, or equivalent professional experience 
• 2–4 years of experience in marketing, communications, or content‑focused roles. 
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills 
• Proven ability to work successfully and independently within cross-functional teams, often under demanding and/or changing deadlines 
• Experience managing or supporting social media platforms 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines 
• Cultural awareness and the ability to tailor content to diverse audiences 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of Adobe Suite and/or Canva 
• Proficiency in content management and social media tools like Meltwater or HubSpot 
• Experience supporting nonprofit or mission‑driven communications 
• Experience with content management and social media tools such as Meltwater or HubSpot 

What Success Looks Like 

• Content goes out consistently, on time, and aligned with strategy  
• Engagement across platforms grows in a meaningful way  
• Stories feel real, human, and reflective of the organization’s impact  
• Internal teams trust you to bring their work to life through content 

Benefits & Well-Being 

We believe supporting our team is essential to advancing our mission. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote balance, flexibility, and long-term well-being so our staff can do their best work for young people and communities. 

Benefits include: 

• Generous paid holidays and paid time off 
• 26 flexible remote work days each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage 
• Life insurance 
• Retirement plan options, including a 403(b) and Roth IRA 

Why Join JAWPA? 

This is an opportunity to use your creativity, strategy, and communication skills to help shape how young people see their futures. If you’re passionate about storytelling, audience growth, and making a measurable difference through your work, we’d love to hear from you. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.