Marketing & Social Media Coordinator | Non-Profit

About Us

Guide Dogs of the Desert empowers individuals who are blind or visually impaired through the partnership of professionally trained guide dogs, fostering independence, confidence, and mobility.

We are a mission-driven nonprofit with a strong sense of community, and we are looking for a creative and collaborative marketing professional to help tell our story and expand our impact.

About the Role

The Marketing & Social Media Coordinator plays a key role in growing our visibility and engagement through digital marketing, storytelling, and content creation.

This is a hands-on, creative role where you’ll manage social media, develop content, support campaigns, and collaborate across the organization to bring our mission to life.

You’ll work closely with teams across the organization — including student services, community engagement, canine programs, and development — to capture and share meaningful stories.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and grow social media presence across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging channels)
• Create engaging content including graphics, photos, video, and written storytelling
• Plan and execute email marketing campaigns and digital communications
• Maintain website content and support SEO efforts
• Use our CRM system (Bloomerang) to support campaigns, audience segmentation, and engagement
• Capture and promote content from events and programs
• Track performance metrics and recommend improvements

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in marketing, social media, or digital communications
• Strong writing and storytelling skills
• Experience creating content across multiple platforms
• Familiarity with tools like Canva, email marketing platforms, and social media scheduling tools
• Experience with CRM systems (Bloomerang or similar) preferred
• Basic photography/video skills a plus
• Organized, creative, and collaborative mindset
• Passion for mission-driven work

Work Schedule & Environment

• Full-time (benefits eligible)
• Hybrid schedule (mix of remote and on-site work)
• Occasional evenings/weekends for events and campaigns

Additional Requirements

• Valid California driver’s license
• Ability to pass background check and pre-employment screening
• First Aid/CPR certification required (or ability to obtain within 60 days — we’ll help you get certified)

Compensation & Benefits

• $26.00 per hour
• Benefits eligibility (medical, PTO, holidays — customize as applicable)
• Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven organization
• Collaborative, supportive team environment

Why Join Us?

This is more than a marketing role — it’s an opportunity to help tell powerful stories that directly impact people’s lives.

If you’re creative, motivated, and want your work to matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Submit your resume. Email examples of your work or portfolio to dpeeples@gddca.org. Local candidates only.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Guide Dogs of the Desert is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Whitewater, CA 92282