Digital Communications Associate

Who We Are

Hispanic Federation (HF) is the nation's premier Latino nonprofit membership organization. Founded in 1990, HF supports Latino families and strengthens Latino institutions through grantmaking, capacity building assistance to Latino nonprofits, advocacy, disaster relief, and direct services. The values that drive our work include a commitment to excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, fairness and justice, and respect, empathy, and compassion.

HF has a staff of over 100 at its New York headquarters and field offices in Los Angeles, CA; Hartford, CT; Washington, DC; Orlando, FL; Chicago, IL; Charlotte and Mount Olive, NC; and San Juan, PR. It serves 133 member organizations and a national network of 700 Latino nonprofits in 42 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.

Position

Hispanic Federation seeks a Digital Communications Associate to support digital communications initiatives across HF’s social media, email outreach, website updates, and other digital platforms.  Serving as a member of the Communications Team, and under the supervision of the Director for Digital Engagement, the Associate will create engaging digital material and ensures the organization presents a cohesive voice while providing an impactful online experience.

The successful candidate will have experience in creating visual narratives and in preparing compelling graphics with wide appeal. The Associate will work closely with all members of the Hispanic Federation staff.

The position is a hybrid role and will require a minimum of ten (10) days onsite a month.

Location: New York City Headquarters or Washington, DC 
Reports to: Director for Digital Engagement 
Status: Full-Time, Regular

Key Responsibilities

• Social Media Management: Draft and schedule posts for events, statements, campaigns, and other announcements across Hispanic Federation’s social media platforms. Monitor engagement metrics to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. 

• Email and Text Communications: Draft email newsletters, general announcements, and text message communications for different programs and when issues emerge.  

• Brand Management and Cohesive Communications: Assist with creating templates/social media tool kits and ensuring all messaging aligns with Hispanic Federation’s branding and goals. 

• Website Maintenance: Monitor website and deploy minor updates, including posting new content, updating event details, and performing light maintenance tasks as needed. 

• Content Creation: Assist with creating and curating digital content, such as graphics, videos, and written materials, to support organizational initiatives and programming. 

• Event Documentation: Attend in-person events to capture content for social media and other digital platforms, ensuring timely and engaging posts. 

• Team Support: Work collaboratively with the Communications Team to implement strategies, provide input on messaging, and assist with the operations of the department. 

Qualifications

• At least (1) year of communications experience required, experience with social media management strongly preferred 

• Experience in drafting or editing website content, newsletters, graphics, and general communications is an asset 

• Highly collaborative style is required; experience supporting communications strategies is an asset 

• Excellent writing skills, strong copyediting and verbal communication skills are required 

• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish is strongly preferred 

• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys supporting and implementing new initiatives 

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the Hispanic Federation’s values, mission, and goals and interest in supporting issues affecting Latino communities

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $60,000. Compensation comes with a robust benefits package with fully subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance, 403(B) retirement plan – eligible for a company match, access to flexible spending and pre-tax commuter benefits. Full-time regular employees are also provided with fifteen (15) vacation days, four (4) personal days, and paid sick time.
 
HF is a hybrid work environment with the opportunity to work from home 50% of the time.

To Apply

Please submit a résumé, cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications, via e-mail via this portal. No telephone calls or emails regarding this position will be accepted; only specific candidates will be contacted.

For more information about the Hispanic Federation, go to www.hispanicfederation.org.

Hispanic Federation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and/or other protected categories.