Essential Partners Communications Associate : Remote Nonprofit Communications Opportunity Paying $70,000–$75,000

If you are passionate about nonprofit storytelling, digital communications, fundraising, and social impact, Essential Partners (EP) has opened applications for a Communications Associate position. This fully remote opportunity offers communications professionals the chance to join one of the world’s leading organizations focused on dialogue, conflict transformation, and bridging divides across communities.

With an annual salary of $70,000–$75,000, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible remote work environment, this role is ideal for professionals looking to grow their careers in nonprofit communications while contributing to meaningful social change.

About Essential Partners

Founded in 1989, Essential Partners is a globally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people build stronger relationships across differences through dialogue and communication.

For more than four decades, the organization has partnered with:

• Colleges and universities
• Local communities
• Secondary schools
• Nonprofit organizations
• Faith communities
• Businesses and corporations

Its signature Reflective Structured Dialogue approach has been used across all 50 U.S. states and in 29 countries worldwide, helping communities navigate difficult conversations, reduce polarization, and strengthen collaboration.

About the Communications Associate Position

The Communications Associate will report to the Director of Marketing and Communications while working closely with the Development Manager to increase awareness of Essential Partners’ mission and programs.

This role combines content creation, digital marketing, fundraising communications, storytelling, and campaign coordination, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals with nonprofit communications experience.

The successful candidate will help communicate the organization’s impact through multiple digital and print channels while supporting donor engagement and fundraising initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

The position includes responsibilities across communications, marketing, and fundraising.

Communications and Marketing (70%)

The Communications Associate will:

• Write engaging blog posts, impact stories, interviews, and case studies.
• Draft press releases and organizational communications.
• Create compelling content for digital and print platforms.
• Produce and edit short-form videos.
• Maintain and update the Essential Partners website.
• Support email marketing campaigns.
• Manage social media communications.
• Design branded marketing materials.
• Conduct communications research and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with program, operations, and development teams to strengthen organizational visibility.

Fundraising Support (20%)

The role also contributes to fundraising by:

• Supporting virtual and in-person fundraising events.
• Assisting with donor communications.
• Preparing donor acknowledgment letters.
• Creating quarterly donor reports.
• Supporting fundraising email campaigns.
• Helping strengthen donor engagement initiatives.

Organizational Participation (10%)

Additional responsibilities include:

• Participating in staff meetings.
• Supporting organizational projects.
• Maintaining documentation and reporting requirements.
• Contributing to cross-functional collaboration.

Required Qualifications

Essential Partners is seeking professionals with 2–5 years of nonprofit communications experience.

Ideal candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex topics through compelling storytelling.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.

Applicants should also have experience using digital workplace tools such as:

• Google Drive
• Asana
• Salesforce

Experience with Salesforce Account Engagement or similar marketing automation platforms is considered an advantage.

Candidates with experience producing short-form video content will also stand out during the selection process.

Salary and Benefits

Essential Partners offers an attractive compensation package.

Annual Salary

• USD $70,000–$75,000, depending on experience.

Employee Benefits

Employees receive:

• Four weeks of paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Retirement matching after one year and 1,000 hours of service.
• Paid company holidays.
• Home office setup funding.
• Monthly internet and connectivity stipend.

Fully Remote Work Environment

This is a fully remote U.S.-based position.

Employees may work from approved U.S. states while enjoying a flexible work schedule. Team members are expected to be available between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM Eastern Time for collaboration, while the remaining work hours can be arranged flexibly.

Essential Partners also hosts quarterly in-person staff retreats to strengthen collaboration and team relationships.

Applicants must reside in one of the organization’s approved U.S. states or territories, including California, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin, or Wyoming.

Why Apply?

This position is an excellent opportunity for professionals who want to combine communications expertise with meaningful nonprofit work.

Working with Essential Partners allows you to:

• Promote dialogue and conflict transformation.
• Tell impactful stories that inspire change.
• Support fundraising and donor engagement.
• Work in a flexible remote environment.
• Join an internationally respected nonprofit organization.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals dedicated to strengthening communities.

If you enjoy writing, digital marketing, nonprofit storytelling, communications strategy, and creating content that drives social impact, this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A current résumé or CV.
• A recent relevant writing sample.
• An optional cover letter explaining their experience and interest in the position.

Applications should be emailed with the subject line:

Communications Associate – [Your Name]

The application deadline is 6 September 2026.

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