Overview

We’re looking for a skilled marketing and media relations specialist to temporarily support our Northwest Adoption Exchange and Alaska Center for Resource Families programs. This position is best for individuals who have the ability to work full or part-time (at least 20 hours a week) from mid-April through mid-July 2025.

The Marketing Specialist and Media Buyer will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to localizing and securing placements for an Ad Council PSA campaign. This includes building relationships with media outlets and securing donated media space to reach potential adoptive families.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established organization and execute a localization initiative related to an award-winning PSA campaign on the need for more families to adopt from foster care. Bring your expertise, compassion, creativity, and can-do spirit, and join us!

ABOUT US

Established in 1980, Northwest Resource Associates (NWRA) is a nonprofit child welfare agency. We envision every young person having family that nurtures their growth and potential. We work toward this vision by designing and delivering programs and technology that empower youth, strengthen families, and improve child welfare systems. More than four decades old, NWRA is headquartered in Seattle, and has offices in Alaska and Oregon. You can find our program work at the following websites:

Equity and inclusion are priorities across all of our programs. We are passionate about inclusive and affirming policy and practice and are recognized by the Human Rights Campaign’s All Children, All Families program. We seek staff diversity in ability, age, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and veteran status. In addition, we welcome applications from those with lived experience in foster care or with adoption. We are an equal opportunity employer.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Our ideal candidate will have experience in nonprofit marketing and media relations in Washington or Alaska. We’re looking for someone who:

  • Excels in taking initiative and working independently.
  • Can quickly grasp the complexities and ethical implications of adoption from foster care.
  • Is comfortable quickly designing, implementing, and evaluating a donated media campaign across multiple markets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The temporary Marketing Specialist and Media Buyer will play a key role in increasing the number of families inquiring about adopting from foster care in Washington and Alaska. This person will lead efforts to localize and secure placement for public service announcements (PSAs) originally developed by the Ad Council and the national adoption initiative, AdoptUSKids.org, by building relationships with media outlets and securing donated media space.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least three years of experience in marketing and media relations.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating campaigns involving donated media.
  • Excellent communication and people skills.
  • Commitment to equity and agency values of collaboration, empathy, expertise, and continuous improvement.

BONUS SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience working with nonprofits, especially those focused on child welfare.
  • Potential availability to continue working with the organization after this opportunity on an as-needed basis.

LOCATION, SALARY AND BENEFITS, AND HOW TO APPLY

LOCATION

This position is open to remote applicants. Our teams follow a hybrid work model, and candidates located in Seattle, Anchorage, or Fairbanks have the option to work in-office if preferred.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This position may be filled on a full-time or part-time basis and is funded through mid-July 2025. We anticipate the hourly rate for the position to be in the range of $33-$40 per hour.

For temporary employees we offer flexible work schedules, paid holidays, paid sick leave, and a retirement plan contribution. Temporary employees do not receive paid vacation time or medical or dental insurance.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a brief cover letter describing why you might be a fit for the position and your resume via our AirTable form: https://airtable.com/appjtadRx9UrXAhV5/pagWkZbXWBHHHHdBC/form

We will accept applications until the position is filled and are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, but we will prioritize applications that come in on or before April 14. This position will begin as soon as filled.

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