Digital Strategy & Engagement Manager

Seattle, WA

Northwest Harvest

Date Posted: 8/10/2026

Salary Range: $35.68 To $43.71 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Digital Strategy & Engagement Manager plays a vital role in Northwest Harvest's mission to end hunger in Washington through strategic digital storytelling and data-driven content strategies. This position drives brand recognition, relationship building, and community engagement across our digital channels in support of fundraising, advocacy, and partnership development. Through ethical storytelling practices and measurable digital strategies, this role helps achieve our goal of cutting hunger in half by 2028.

The position leads comprehensive digital marketing strategies, oversees all social media, email marketing, and website content, and ensures communication aligns with both our strategic goals and organizational commitment to advancing systemic change. This role puts into practice our six agreements and PACI Values while amplifying community voices and driving meaningful engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Digital Strategy & Ecosystem Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of integrated digital strategies that advance our mission across social media, email, and web platforms

• Define and manage cross-platform editorial direction and content frameworks, with measurable goals aligned to organizational objectives

• Drive data-informed decision-making, translating analytics and audience insights into strategic adjustments across channels

• Design and lead content testing and optimization strategies to improve engagement, conversion, and impact

• Shape compelling digital narratives and audience engagement approaches that deepen understanding of hunger’s root causes

• Establish success metrics, reporting frameworks, and performance insights to demonstrate mission advancement and inform organizational decision-making

• Ensure alignment and integration across digital channels, campaigns, and constituent journeys, in partnership with Communications, Advancement, and other teams

• Serve as a strategic partner in aligning digital engagement approaches with organizational priorities and supporting systems (e.g., Customer Relationship Management (CRM), email, web), in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Execution, Operations, and Enablement

• Determine resourcing model (in-house vs contractor vs agency) for content and production

• Oversee daily and weekly content development and channel management

• Maintain digital asset library and ensure consistent brand voice across platforms

• Lead cross-platform campaigns from conception to evaluation

• Coordinate with teams across the organization to align messaging and maximize impact

• Manage content workflow and team assignments

• Implement effective project management systems

Email:

• Lead email marketing strategy and content development

• Manage audience segmentation and CRM integration

• Define role of email within broader constituent journey strategy, including lifecycle and engagement pathways

• Optimize deliverability and engagement metrics

• Implement A/B testing and performance analysis

• Develop targeted nurture campaigns 

Social Media:

• Establish channel roles and audience strategies aligned to organizational goals

• Direct platform-specific content development and community building

• Manage paid and organic growth initiatives

• Create dynamic and engaging multi-media digital content

• Oversee content calendar, approval processes, and scheduling

• Build and maintain influencer relationships

• Monitor trends and implement emerging best practices

Website:

• Own website as a strategic platform, including information architecture and conversion strategy

• Direct regular website maintenance and capital upgrades

• Lead copywriting, graphics development, photo editing, and other website tasks as needed

• Coordinate with external web development partners on technical updates and new projects

• Lead Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and analytics tracking

• Develop and maintain impact dashboards

• Ensure integration with other digital channels

General:

• Represent Northwest Harvest's mission and values in community interactions

• Stay current with organizational priorities and initiatives

• Participate in cross-functional projects as needed

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Communications. 

EQUITY AND INCLUSION 

Demonstrate initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency and understanding of oppression and its impact.

Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding and dismantling institutional racism and building cultural competency.

RELATIONSHIPS: 

Internal: Partner closely with the Communications team and other Advancement teams on strategy and execution. Collaborate across divisions to support digital communications needs and strategic objectives. Advise organizational leadership on digital opportunities, risks, and trends.

External: Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, community partners, and digital audiences. Ensure timely and professional interaction with social media communities, email subscribers, and website visitors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

A combination of real-life experience, education, and training that provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position. 

Successful completion of a background check is required.

Knowledge of:

• Digital analytics and measurement tools

• Marketing automation platforms

• Content management systems (WordPress)

• CRM systems (Salesforce)

• Social media management and advertising platforms

• Digital asset management

• Project management tools (Asana)

• SEO and web optimization practices

• HTML/CSS fundamentals

• Microsoft Office suite and organizational platforms

• Digital accessibility standards

Ability To:

• Understand individuals who have experienced poverty or food insecurity

• Support equity and inclusion for members of historically marginalized groups including racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ populations and people living with disabilities

Equity and Connectedness:

• Adopt the PACI (purpose driven, anti-racist, connected and interwoven) model and practice our Six Agreements:

• Speak our truths responsibly

• Listen to understand

• Stay engaged

• Be willing to experience discomfort and do things differently

• Expect and accept non-closure

• Honor confidentiality

• Think strategically while executing tactically

• Translate organizational goals into integrated digital strategies

• Build relationships across diverse communities

• Analyze data and translate insights into action

• Lead collaborative projects and meet deadlines

• Create compelling digital content

• Adapt quickly to emerging technologies

• Support equity and inclusion initiatives

• Manage sensitive information with discretion

• Communicate effectively across all levels

• Problem-solve independently and collaboratively

• Demonstrate cultural competency

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Digital Media, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field or an equal combination of education and relevant work experience with a personal orientation as a lifelong learner.

Training in digital marketing and analytics valued

Ongoing professional development in digital communications valued

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) and community-centered communications training appreciated

EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum of 3 – 5+ years of demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated digital strategies, campaigns, and platforms for political campaigns, progressive issue advocacy, or nonprofit mission-driven organizations. Experience working cross-functionally with technical teams (CRM, web, data). Experience managing external vendors or contractors.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nonprofit communications experience

• Community-centered storytelling expertise

• Knowledge of Washington state communities and issues

• The ability to speak additional language(s) is desired but not required

• Digital marketing and analytics is desired

• Experience with digital advocacy campaigns

DISCLAIMER: 

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As an adaptive organization, responsibilities can and will change in alignment with greater efficiencies and mission metrics.

BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION: 

Northwest Harvest offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package this includes but is not limited to; medical/dental/ vision/ insurance, long term disability insurance, Life/AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) retirement plan, Vacation and Sick leave, 8 paid holidays; New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day, Floating holidays for you to use should you observe a holiday not outlined in Northwest Harvests current observed holidays or at your discretion, and birthday holiday. Employees are eligible to participate in payroll deducted supplemental benefits i.e., Flexible Spending account-HRA and DCE, various AFLAC and New York Life plans.

Communications Director, Political Affairs

Hybrid (Washington, DC)

Environmental Defense Fund

Date Posted: 8/10/2026

Location

This is a hybrid position (2-3 days/week) based out of our Washington, D.C. office.

Duration

This is a one-year fixed term position with full benefits and the possibility of extension.

Application Instructions

Please include a cover letter in your application.

Overall Function

The Communications Director, Political Affairs is responsible for the design and execution of strategic communications campaigns that support and further the goals of EDF’s priority issues, particularly at the federal level.

The Communications Director will develop communications strategies and tactics for impact and manage them to completion in the necessary timeframe, including media outreach, digital strategies, online and in-person events, and message development. This role also will work in collaboration with other environmental and conservation groups to advance shared goals, facilitate strategic development amongst coalition partners, lead assessment and evaluation of the communications work of coalition partners, and oversee management of external public relations and marketing consultants.

This position requires exceptional writing skills; strong collaboration skills, organization, and diplomacy; a keen interest in political and environmental issues; and an ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously on a wide range of issues. An ideal candidate would have experience executing public affairs campaigns.

The director reports to the Associate Vice President, Communications, Political Affairs, and works closely with the Vice President, Political and Government Affairs.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Political Affairs team, develops and coordinates national, regional, or localized communication plans, strategies, and goals with key messages on EDF’s highest-priority issue areas.

• Manages the tempo of specific advocacy efforts to keep and build momentum for maximum impact.

• Creates message platforms and tailors them into talking points, speeches, op-eds, news releases, blogs, media pitches, story narratives and other materials for audiences in countries where we operate.

• Develops and executes overarching strategy of a digital program to promote messaging and content, ultimately improving the performance and reach of political and policy content online.

• Manages a two-person team.

• Collaborates with brand-level digital team on political messaging and content.

• Develops and manages paid media, including digital, television and other platforms.

• Develops partnerships with media to amplify our messages and brand.

• Maintains, cultivates and owns relationships with agenda-setting media and reporters covering our topics.

• Monitors media and identifies opportunities to insert EDF messages into the news on a systematic basis, including pitching news stories, editorials, op-eds and blogs; identify opportunities to arrange desk-side and other briefings for media.

• Manages PR/communications agency support, assessing agency expertise and managing agency teams for excellence.

• Prepares program staff with training, advice and support for communications opportunities.

• Partners with the membership team to activate EDF’s online community to gain support for top priority issues.

• Partners with Community Engagement and Justice & Equity teams to ensure diversity in advocacy and storytelling.

• Works closely with the AVP, Communications, Political Affairs in cultivating a positive, diverse, and welcoming culture within a geographically dispersed team and ensuring effective staff and project coordination and leading by example.

• Participate in advancing EDF Organizational Effectiveness and Culture (OEC) goals so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values.

• Coordinates closely on communications strategy with advocacy coalition partners and other environmental organizations.

• Manages external communications consultants and vendors as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ marketing/communications experience, preferably in a political or issue advocacy context; environmental experience is a plus.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills for policymaker and civil society audiences.

• The ability to lead, manage and mentor staff and cross-functional teams.

• Excellent project, time management and organizational skills.

• Independent problem-solving and crisis communications skills.

• Proven ability to use sophisticated public affairs strategies to achieve policy goals.

• Solid record of producing media coverage in international, national, and diverse outlets.

• Extensive proficiency in strategic use of social and digital media.

• Ability to work occasional non-standard hours, across time zones with a geographically dispersed team.

• Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.

Salary

$128,000 – $138,000 USD. We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.

How to Apply

Apply via the EDF careers portal (please include a cover letter): https://osv-edf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Confidential/job/Washington-DC/Communications-Director--Political-Affairs_REQ-002571-2