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Job Overview
Help grow a culture of compassion in Greater Houston.
At Compassionate Houston, we’re all about sparking kindness and connection. If you’re energized by purposeful work in the community and bring a sharp eye and skills for creative design that make our message pop, we’d love to connect.
About Compassionate Houston
Compassionate Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the compassionate culture of Greater Houston through awareness, education, community, and service. Inspired by the Charter for Compassion, we promote respect, cultural and religious appreciation, and informed empathy for the well-being of all. Learn more at compassionatehouston.org.
Position Overview
We’re seeking a creative, emotionally intelligent Virtual Communications Assistant as of January 1, 2026 to support our external communication and digital outreach, event promotion, and partner engagement. This is a contract role for 20 hours per month, ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, design‑savvy, and resourceful — with a strong work ethic and the ability to figure things out independently. We’re looking for someone who enjoys contributing steadily throughout the month (about 5 hours weekly), helping us keep communication and marketing flowing with consistency and care. The right candidate brings solid skills in digital communication and creative design, paired with adaptability, persistence, and a heart for community‑building.
Duties
Digital Communications & Design
- Design and schedule quarterly newsletters and e-blasts in Constant Contact (content provided)
- Support campaigns for our Annual Luncheon, Giving Days, and other initiatives
- Create flyers and branded images for digital and print use (Canva)
- Provide analytics for committee and board meetings as needed
Website Support (Squarespace)
- Maintain and update Partner Events page with local programs and happenings
- Update program pages (e.g., book studies, meditations) and other content as needed
- Post Compassionate Houston events, holidays, and board meetings to the calendar with brief descriptions
Social Media & Outreach
- Collaborate with the Communications Committee to create and schedule Facebook and Instagram posts
- Monitor engagement and provide annual analytics
- Post selected Compassionate Houston events to public event calendars and monitor for inquiries
Additional Tasks
- Add and manage subscribers in Constant Contact
- Weekly phone/Zoom calls with VP Communications
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Emotionally intelligent, flexible, and self-directed
- Collaborative team player with a creative eye
- Proficient and experienced with Canva, Constant Contact (or other mass-emailing platforms), and Squarespace
- Knowledge of social media management tools and best practices for content scheduling and engagement
- Skilled in content writing/editing and creative design with a solid portfolio of work
- Strong research skills to gather relevant information quickly and accurately
- Persistent, detail‑oriented, and adaptable learner who can pick up new tools quickly
- Reliable and consistent, with a strong work ethic and follow‑through
- Basic video editing is a plus
- Familiarity with Greater Houston’s nonprofit landscape is a plus
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 5 per week
Work Location: Remote