Contract Communications Support Specialist

Contract Communications Support Specialist

In-House Alternatives | Remote | Approx. 5 hours/week | Contract: Now – August 31

About Us

In-House Alternatives is a boutique communications and advocacy firm dedicated to serving nonprofits and municipalities in Massachusetts. Currently a small but dynamic team of two, we are seeking a self-motivated contract employee to provide essential support in content creation and digital design. We specialize in supporting initiatives that address homelessness, breast cancer awareness, health equity, and town planning. Our team works closely with clients to elevate their voices in policy-making spaces, from local town halls to the Massachusetts State.

Role Overview

We’re looking for an independent and detail-oriented professional who can take on various communications and design tasks. After the initial onboarding, we envision providing the contract position with a list of projects, that can be completed by their deadlines in a flexible manner. This is a fully remote, flexible position requiring approximately 5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and edit newsletter articles and other content

• Design digital materials using Canva (social media images, flyers, etc)

• Draft emails and communications for internal and external audiences

• Create and refine templates for recurring projects (Microsoft 365, Canva, and Google Suite) 

• Create and update task lists

• Assist with other communications and administrative related tasks as needed

Ideal Candidate

• Strong writing and editing skills

• Experience designing materials in Canva or similar tools

• Proficiency in email drafting and general digital communications

• Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently

• Experience in nonprofit or municipal communications is a plus

Compensation 

This is a contract position with an hourly rate between $20-$25, based on experience.