Job Number:
HC-03823
Date Posted:
March 23, 2026
Position Title:
Communications and Social Media Specialist
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)
Reports To:
Location:
New York, NY
Contact:
Salary:
$79,902 – $92,629 a year
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Communications team at the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is seeking a Communications and Social Media Specialist to provide programmatic and administrative support to IRAP’s strategic communications work.Work with communications staff, other IRAP departments, clients, partner organizations, external vendors, and volunteers to support and further the organization’s communications work and related initiatives.Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Responsibilities:
• Work with communications staff, other IRAP departments, clients, partner organizations, external vendors, and volunteers to support and further the organization’s communications work and related initiatives.
• Draft and edit communications that spark awareness and action, including social media posts, newsletters and other mailings, calls to action, and other digital-first content.
• Design engaging social media graphics and other digital content using Canva and Adobe products; design and format the layout for reports, fact sheets, and other content.
• Support rapid response strategies with quick turnaround of graphics and other visual/social media content.
• Support the formatting and sending of mass mailings to IRAP supporters.
• Update and maintain content on IRAP’s website.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working in communications/marketing, preferably in a nonprofit/NGO or advocacy setting.
• Proven experience creating engaging audio/visual social media content (graphics, short-form video, GIFs) using Canva and other tools, especially in support of advocacy goals.
• Experience with additional graphic design and/or video editing software, like Adobe InDesign or Premiere Pro, is preferred.
• Photography experience, in particular documenting events or taking headshots using a DSLR camera, is a plus.
• Experience designing content for websites, email marketing software, or other HTML-based platforms is a plus.
Instructions:
Please submit the following: Updated resume, Cover letter, Three references, A social media portfolio with work samples, including visual content samples.
Other:
IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
