Job Description
Job Description
Communications Coordinator
Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF)
Location: Bakersfield, CA (on-site)
Pay Range: $24.00 – $30.00 per hour
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
About the Role
The Dolores Huerta Foundation is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support digital communications, media relations, and development communications. This role plays a key part in advancing DHF’s organizing, advocacy, and fundraising efforts through coordinated messaging, media engagement, and digital outreach.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate social media, email, and website content and campaigns
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Serve as the initial point of contact for media inquiries and interview requests
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Prioritize and coordinate approved interviews and communicate professional rejections as needed
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Build and maintain email campaigns and digital content calendars
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Support CRM maintenance, segmentation, and data integrity
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Assist with donor and fundraising communications
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Create and edit multimedia content, including short-form video
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Track and report on digital engagement and campaign performance
Qualifications
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2+ years experience in communications, digital media, or nonprofit communications
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Strong writing, organizational, and time-management skills
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Experience with email platforms, social media, and CRM systems
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Familiarity with media relations workflows
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Basic video editing and design skills preferred
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Commitment to social justice and community-based work
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Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Compensation
$24.00 – $30.00 per hour, depending on experience.