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COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

DOLORES C HUERTA FOUNDATION
Full-time
On-site
Bakersfield, CA, US
Communications Coordinator
Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF)
Location: Bakersfield, CA (hybrid/onsite as applicable)
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

* Coordinate social media, email, and website content and campaigns

* Serve as the initial point of contact for media inquiries and interview requests

* Prioritize and coordinate approved interviews and communicate professional rejections as needed

* Build and maintain email campaigns and digital content calendars

* Support CRM maintenance, segmentation, and data integrity

* Assist with donor and fundraising communications

* Create and edit multimedia content, including short-form video

* Track and report on digital engagement and campaign performance

Qualifications

* 2+ years experience in communications, digital media, or nonprofit communications

* Strong writing, organizational, and time-management skills

* Experience with email platforms, social media, and CRM systems

* Familiarity with media relations workflows

* Basic video editing and design skills preferred

* Commitment to social justice and community-based work

* Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Compensation
$24.00 – $30.00 per hour, depending on experience.