Content Creator - Washington, DC Office (Contract)

Reports To: Managing Director, CommunicationsDirect Reports: None; Individual Contributor Role About Flamboyan Foundation Guided by the belief that all children deserve the opportunity to live a fulfilling life, the Flamboyan Foundation works to ensure every child in the US and Puerto Rico receives an outstanding education. In Puerto Rico, we are focused on improving reading proficiency for students in the early grades and revitalizing the island by making strategic investments in arts, culture, and education. Our work in Washington, D.C. centers on strengthening family engagement in schools and school systems across the country through trainings, fellowships, and school- based partnerships.Role OverviewThe Content Creator role will be a 6-month contract role. Please note that applications for the Content Creator role will be accepted on a rolling basis and interviews for the position will not begin until April 2026.The Content Creator is responsible for developing engaging, high-quality digital content that brings Flamboyan's work, values, and impact to life across channels. Reporting to the Managing Director, Communications, this role focuses on creating, refining, and monitoring content that supports organizational priorities, program milestones, and audience engagement goals. This individual is a creative storyteller and a savvy digital strategist who will be responsible for managing and growing Flamboyan's digital presence. This role will transform complex ideas and programmatic work into engaging, accessible, and platform-specific stories that resonate with educators, system leaders, policy makers, artists, funders, and the broader public. This individual will be responsible for creating content for Flamboyan's priority platforms, including email, podcasting, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.This is a hands-on creative role for an early career communications professional who enjoys storytelling, audience engagement, and working within established strategies and systems. The Content Creator partners closely with the Director, Communications Operations to ensure content is scheduled, measured, and continuously improved. The ideal candidate has a blend of journalism, digital marketing, and content creation skills and is passionate about using digital platforms to scale social impact.Job ResponsibilitiesContent Development & StorytellingDraft compelling visual content (i.e. photo, short form video, infographics, etc.), captions, and narratives for Flamboyan social media audiences across all platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube).Translate programmatic work, data, and stories into accessible, compelling content for diverse audiencesAdapt content for multiple platforms while maintaining consistent voice, tone, and brand alignmentTranslate existing long-form content into bite-sized, platform-specific content (i.e., infographics, short videos, photo essays, etc.) to help expand Flamboyan's reach and engagementDevelop authentic stories in collaboration with educators, families, artists, and grantees to highlight Flamboyan's role as a catalyst for this work.Review social media analytics in partnership with the Director, Communications Operations and the Managing Director, Communications and adjust strategy to improve reach and engagement.Stay current on trends and tools in digital engagement and nonprofit communications.Monthly Newsletters & Email CommunicationsSupport the drafting and editing of a monthly programmatic newsletter, focused on elevating Flamboyan's expertise and inspiring action throughout Flamboyan's network.Gather content inputs from internal teams and shape them into clear, engaging narrativesManage newsletter timelines, drafts, revisions, and final approvalsEnsure email content aligns with broader campaigns and digital communications effortsCampaign Monitoring & Data ManagementReview performance data for digital campaigns, including engagement, reach, and audience growthAdjust content, messaging, or timing based on performance insights and feedbackIn partnership with the Director, Communications Operations, manage and optimize use of Google Ad grantPartner with the Director, Communications Operations to maintain accurate tracking and reportingUse data to inform content improvements and creative experimentationNetwork & Audience ManagementSupport cultivation of Flamboyan's digital network by engaging with followers, partners, and collaborators onlineHelp identify opportunities to expand reach through cross-promotion, tagging, and collaborative contentMaintain awareness of relevant conversations and trends in education, family engagement, arts, and philanthropyAssist with outreach to partners or stakeholders to amplify content when appropriateSource, curate, and manage user-generated content from educators, families, partners, and granteesCoordinate permissions and ensure proper attribution for shared contentHighlight community voices in ways that reflect Flamboyan's equity values and storytelling principlesMaintain organized libraries of user-generated content for future useOrganizational StewardshipServe as an ambassador for Flamboyan's organizational brand generally and our family engagement workspecifically locally and nationallyModel and foster the Flamboyan core values of People, Impact, Catalytic Action, and EquityResponsibly steward financial and human resourcesContinuously deepen your expertise and readiness to be an equity-centered team member and contributor in our REAL Family Engagement efforts, self-awareness, inclusivity in your work, and serve as an agent of change for Flamboyan.Other duties as assigned.Organizational Equity + Culture ResponsibilitiesIn addition to the responsibilities of the role detailed above, as a member of the Flamboyan team, you will be expected to carry high standards, contribute to a positive workplace culture, and exercise a deep and active commitment to equity and inclusion. As a member of the staff, you will be expected to:Self Awareness + MaturityCarry a strong sense of your authentic self.Carry high self-efficacy and ownership of goals.Acknowledge and correct mistakes without ego.Maintain a willingness to learn and grow.Understand where your strength and growth areas are.Manage upward proactively and with confidence.Be discrete and trustworthy, able to handle confidential information with care and grace.Have high emotional intelligence and be able to navigate nuance.Anti-Racists + Bias CompetenceActionably live your commitment to social justice.Confidently speak openly and courageously about your own equity journey.Be willing to confront your own biases and hold yourself accountable for disrupting them.Ask who is not at the table.Build time into projects to prioritize the voices that are not historically heard or valued.Collaboration + InfluenceBe a skilled collaborator and look for ways to include internal and external stakeholders in your work.Know how to get results by leveraging the power of your expertise and informal authority to influence internal and external stakeholders, and discern which to use, and when.QualificationsBachelor's degree in strategic communications, marketing, or public affairs2-3 years of related professional experience in communications, marketing, or digital mediaExceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt tone and style across platforms.Strong storytelling skills and ability to translate complex ideas into accessible narratives.Hands-on experience with digital communications platforms, including Sprout Social and Meta Business SuiteExcellent attention to detail and follow-throughComfort engaging directly with multiple stakeholders to surface and create stories.Experience in education, philanthropy, or other mission driven organizations (preferred)CompensationThe Content Creator role will be paid at a range of between $36 - $49/hour, and it is anticipated that the contract will be between 30 - 40 hours per week. At Flamboyan, our compensation is based on four beliefs: we are competitive, we maintain internal equity across functions, there is room to develop, and salaries are aligned with the market.

Created: 2026-04-02