WHO WE ARE / ABOUT AFRITHRIVE

AfriThrive is a community-rooted nonprofit dedicated to advancing food access, cultural dignity, and opportunity for immigrant and underserved families in the Greater Baltimore- Washington DC. Grounded in the lived experiences of the communities we serve, our work recognizes food as a foundation for health, belonging, and economic stability.

Through culturally relevant food distribution, sustainable agriculture, youth leadership development, and community partnerships, AfriThrive supports families not only to meet immediate needs, but to build long-term resilience. We partner with schools, faith institutions, local farmers, and community leaders to deliver programs that are trusted, responsive, and deeply connected to community life.

AfriThrive is in a pivotal growth phase extending from strong grassroots impact to a more visible and systems-driven organization. As we scale, we are investing in people, processes, and storytelling that reflect the quality and depth of our work. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and learning, and we are committed to building an organization that honors culture, strengthens systems, and delivers lasting community impact.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a thoughtful writer and storyteller who enjoys bringing real-world impact to life through clear, engaging, and well-crafted messages. You take pride in producing high-quality communications and understand how strong storytelling supports fundraising, volunteer engagement, and organizational credibility.

You are organized, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day communications in a growing organization. You work well with clear goals and structure, while remaining flexible and responsive as priorities evolve. You value collaboration, follow through on commitments, and are motivated by mission-driven work that makes a tangible difference in communities

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Fundraising & Donor Communications 

• Draft donor emails, newsletters, Giving Tuesday and year-end appeals
• Support grant narratives with stories, testimonials, photos, and impact language
• Maintain an up-to-date case for support and storytelling content library
• Package impact updates for donors, funders, and partners

Digital Marketing & Social Media 

• Manage the content calendar across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and email
• Create posts, captions, reels, and basic graphics using Canva
• Schedule and publish content consistently
• Track engagement metrics and suggest improvements

Brand & Content Management 

• Maintain AfriThrive’s brand voice and visual consistency
• Draft one-pagers, flyers, press releases, presentations, and event promotions
• Manage photo and video assets, permissions, and basic archiving
• Support light website content updates as needed

Volunteer & Community Engagement Support 

• Promote volunteer opportunities and recruitment campaigns
• Spotlight volunteers, partners, and community stories
• Support volunteer recognition and retention messaging
• Coordinate communications for community events and activations

 WHAT YOU BRINGRequired

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or a comparable      combination of education and experience) and 2–3 years of related work experience in a nonprofit, communications, or marketing role. 
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with experience in copywriting, blogging, and creative content      generation
• Experience working with social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
• Canva proficiency
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working in a growing organization

Preferred

• Graphic design and basic photo/video editing skills
• Familiarity with website maintenance and content management tools (e.g., WordPress or similar CMS)
• Experience supporting donor-focused, grant-adjacent, or mission-driven communications
• Experience working with immigrant, BIPOC, or community-based organizations
• Basic understanding of analytics, email marketing tools, or social media insights.

Benefits Package

 Comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-covered health insurance (medical, dental, and vision); a retirement plan; 10 days of paid vacation (increasing after two years of service); 10 paid sick days; 11 paid holidays; 3 personal days per year; and weekly short Fridays.