Communications Assistant / Copywriter

Mangrove Web Development is a woman-owned website design and development company, and a certified B Corp. Our mission is to build websites that amplify the work of change-making organizations and increase the competitive power of businesses owned by historically marginalized people. Within our own organization, our mission is to expand tech career opportunities for women and people of color.

We are looking for a mid-level copywriter/communications assistant to work remotely for our California-based web development business. You will be responsible for creating content such as blogs, social media posts, newsletters, portfolio pieces, and media releases on behalf of our company. We strongly prefer that you have experience writing for/about B Corps, purpose-driven businesses, and conscious capitalism.

We really care about what we do and how we do it, and are looking for the right person who is passionate about our work, values and team.

Location: US- or Canada-based is preferred, PST/MT preferred. This position is 100% remote, but you must regularly be available during PST business hours (9-5pm PST M-F) and have access to a stable internet connection.

List of Tasks may Include

• Draft and edit communications copy (e.g. blog posts, press releases, publications, social media posts, newsletters, portfolio pieces)
• Publish blog content (via WordPress) and Social Media content (via LinkedIn / Instagram)
• Assist in maintaining and posting content to our websites and our clients websites (mainly Case Studies / Portfolio pieces and blogs)
• Generally, help implement communications strategies
• Research and proactively suggest content for blogs and social media, following established content strategy
• Prepare presentations and reports (occasional)
• Update databases and media lists (occasional)

Required Experience

• 2+ years experience with: content writing for the web, social media account management, newsletter writing and management
• Basic WordPress editing and management experience
• Mailchimp editing and management experience (or similar e-blast software)
• Experience with online admin and marketing tools — such as Slack, Google Drive, Asana (or familiarity with similar online Project Management tool)

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication abilities (oral and written)
• Fluent or native English-speaking and writing ability
• Ability to take initiative and get things done in a timely manner
• Ability to work well in a virtual team. comfort in communicating with team by email, video call, and Slack
• Basic graphic design skills, to provide simple graphics in support of content
• Experience with and interest in the world of Certified B Corps, purpose-driven organizations, and the “quadruple bottom line” of people, planet, power, and profit.
• Reliability and commitment to being in communication while actively working on projects. Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver on time (or communicate the need for extensions when appropriate)
• A passion for creating for good, and the desire to work hard to support your fellow teammates and our clients. And, in turn, your teammates will work hard for you to give you a break whenever you need it.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of strategic content marketing principles
• Knowledge of and strong interest in B Corps, nonprofits, conscious capitalism
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field
• Experience working on a remote team

Logistics

Our tools include

• Remote connecting: Slack, Zoom, Google Hangouts, Google Drive, Notion
• Marketing/Social: LinkedIn, Instagram, Mailchimp
• Project Management: Asana

Weekly time commitment

Ideally around 3-5hrs/week or an average of 15-20hrs/mo. Flexible as long as there’s ample time to connect and post to social media on a mutually agreed-upon schedule.

Compensation

Hourly negotiable, depending on experience and location (cost of living).  Typically ranges from $30-$50/hr.

WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We strongly encourage women, Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

A majority of our team is self-taught. You do not need a degree to be successful in this role, but you should have the necessary skills outlined above or have a desire to learn them quickly.

Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Next Steps to Apply

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS:

1. Fill out the application form (button below).
2. We will review your application the week of 3/21.
3. If we are interested in learning more, you will hear from us within a week about scheduling an interview. We anticipate that you will be in 2-3 total interviews to meet our owner, partners, and a member of our development team. Interviews are conducted via video chat, so please ensure you are in a quiet place with a stable internet connection.
4. If we would like to continue the conversation, we may ask for more work samples or references who can speak to your work ethic.
5. If we would like to hire you, we will make a formal offer with your job description, a set hourly rate, and a set start date.