Communications Coordinator
About this opportunity
TERMS OF REFERENCE
WINGS Communications Coordinator
WINGS: Elevating philanthropy
WINGS strengthens the global philanthropy ecosystem by connecting and championing organisations that make giving bigger and better at all levels of society. We work to ensure that philanthropy is well-resourced, supported, and equipped to drive lasting, systemic change. Our global community spans over 240 member organisations in 60+ countries, all committed to building a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. Through shared learning, collective action, and bold advocacy, WINGS helps philanthropy rise to the challenges of our time and contribute meaningfully to the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Job summary
The Communications Coordinator supports the day-to-day implementation of WINGS' communications strategy. Working across teams, regions and initiatives, the Coordinator keeps communications workflows moving, helps prepare and publish content across WINGS' digital channels, and supports the systems and processes that underpin an effective communications function.
This is a coordination and implementation role. The Communications Director sets strategic direction, provides editorial oversight, leads organisational messaging and gives final approval for external communications. The Coordinator translates that direction into well-organised, timely and consistent delivery.
Responsibilities
The Communications Coordinator’s main areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: Communications coordination and implementation support
• Support the implementation of WINGS’ communications strategy and communications plans across organisational priorities and initiatives.
• Coordinate communications workflows, timelines, and deliverables across campaigns, digital platforms, events, and organisational activities.
• Support the planning, coordination, and publication of content across WINGS’ websites, newsletters, blogs, and social media channels, under the editorial direction of the Communications Director.
• Contribute to maintaining consistency across communications outputs in alignment with WINGS’ messaging and editorial direction set by the Communications Director. • Support coordination with external vendors, consultants, designers, and service providers as needed.
Digital communications systems
• Support the management of WINGS’ digital communications systems and tools, including websites, newsletters, CMS platforms, social media scheduling platforms, and mailing lists. • Coordinate publishing workflows, communications calendars, and content management processes across digital channels.
• Support improvements to communications systems, workflows, and digital user experience. • Monitor communications metrics, audience engagement, and digital trends, contributing recommendations and implementation insights to strengthen communications effectiveness and audience engagement.
Membership and network communications
• Serve as the primary point of coordination for member and network communications across regions and thematic areas, working closely with programme teams and the Communications Director.
• Coordinate the preparation, formatting, proofreading, and publication of communications materials across platforms.
Departmental and Organisational Collaboration
• Work closely with programme teams and colleagues across WINGS to support integrated communications efforts.
• Support documentation and organisation of communications materials, workflows, and processes.
• Contribute proactive recommendations, operational insights, and collaborative problem solving to support the continuous improvement of WINGS’ communications function. • Contribute to the development and coordination of additional communications priorities, projects, and organisational initiatives as needed in alignment with WINGS’ evolving communications and organisational priorities.
Requirements
This is a consultant position for 40 hours per week. The successful candidate will have the following:
• At least six years of relevant professional experience in communications, digital communications, content coordination or a related role.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong proofreading and editing skills and close attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple communications projects, contributors and deadlines.
• Experience publishing content through websites, email marketing platforms and social media channels. Familiarity with tools such as WordPress, Mailchimp, Hootsuite and Canva is desirable.
• Ability to monitor communications metrics, organise data and draw practical conclusions that can inform future work.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and follow agreed approval processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote, multicultural and geographically distributed team.
• Sound judgement, responsiveness and discretion when handling organisational information and external communications.
• A global outlook and respect for cultural, geographic and linguistic diversity. • Experience in an international nonprofit, network, membership organisation, philanthropy support organisation, or civil society setting is desirable.
• Working proficiency in French, Spanish or Portuguese is an advantage.
• A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Compensation for this position ranges from USD 30,000 to 46,500 per year and will be based on several factors, including the applicant's geographic location.
How to apply
To be considered, please submit your application via this online form by Tuesday, November 10th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline.
