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Project Coordinator Marketing (Volunteer)

Note: This is a remote, part-time volunteer position. Please do not apply if you are only seeking paid employment.

Important: Candidates must be available to attend bi-weekly Marketing team meetings on Fridays at 1:00 PM ET.

Help Organize Creative Campaigns and Drive Collaboration Across the Marketing Team

We're seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Marketing department by helping to organize campaigns, ensure clear communication, and keep initiatives progressing smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting the dots and enabling creative teams to succeed.

Who We Are

WhoWhatWhy is a nonprofit investigative news organization producing deep-dive journalism on the most pressing issues of our time. We're powered by skilled volunteers and a small core staff from students to seasoned pros who believe in ethical, independent journalism free from corporate or political influence.

About the Role

As the Project Coordinator for Marketing, you will:

• Attend bi-weekly Marketing meetings (Fridays at 1:00 PM ET)
• Track marketing campaign tasks and team assignments using Trello, spreadsheets, or shared docs
• Connect content creators, designers, and outreach leads to keep campaigns moving forward
• Help manage priorities, deliverables, and internal deadlines
• Follow up with contributors and provide project updates to team leads
• Maintain clarity and documentation on campaign progress (e.g., checklists, notes, timelines)

What We're Looking For

• Some experience in project coordination or team-based work (internships and early-career welcome!)
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-up skills
• Comfortable with project tracking tools like Trello, spreadsheets, and Google Workspace
• Self-motivated and reliable in a remote environment
• Interest in nonprofit work and creative marketing efforts

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience supporting a creative, mission-driven marketing team
• A flexible, remote schedule (aside from one required meeting every other week)
• Opportunities to connect with professionals across marketing, design, social media, and leadership

Commitment

We ask for a commitment of 57 hours per week and a minimum of 6 months. This includes weekly editorial meetings, project updates, and follow-up communication.

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your resume
• A short, thoughtful cover letter telling us why this role speaks to you

To confirm that you've read this description, include the phrase Committed to the Mission and the result of 12 3 somewhere in your letter. If there's no place to attach a cover letter, email it to ...@whowhatwhy.org. Check your spam folder for responses they sometimes land there.

Reminder

We do not consider generic or AI-generated applications. Your submission should reflect your voice and alignment with our mission.

Join Us

This is your chance to support a mission-driven newsroom and play a key role in making our marketing projects successful, collaborative, and well-executed.