Position Overview
The COPD Foundation is seeking a highly organized Communications Coordinator to support a wide range of initiatives that raise awareness, engage key audiences, and drive impact. The role plays a critical part in content creation and education program coordination and will contribute to communications efforts for both the COPD Foundation and the Bronchiectasis and NTM Association, a unit of the Foundation.
The ideal candidate will have strong writing and content development skills, a solid understanding of audience engagement strategies, and the ability to manage multiple projects autonomously in a fast-paced, mission-driven, virtual environment. This position requires independent judgment in prioritizing tasks, tailoring content for diverse audiences, and aligning messages with organizational goals. Experience in health care communications and nonprofit organizations is strongly preferred, as this role supports patient-centered programs, community education, and outreach initiatives across chronic lung disease populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate across the Communications and Education teams to support initiatives
- Exercise independent judgment in designing esign and writing content for social media, newsletters, blog posts, and podcasts
- Maintain and update communications and events calendars and databases
- Coordinate and manage multiple communications projects simultaneously
- Maintain, update, and optimize education databases
- Assist with outside orders of educational materials
- Draft, edit, and format educational materials and event collateral
- Coordinate production of materials for booths, events, and community campaigns
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of website content
- Support reporting and documentation of communications and education metrics
- Help ensure all content aligns with brand voice and audience needs
- Provide administrative and logistical support as needed
Education and Experience Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in communications and/or marketing support role. Health care or nonprofit experience preferred.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with an ability to tailor content for diverse audiences
- Proven experience in managing complex projects from concept to execution
- Flexibility, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative attitude
- Highly motivated with the ability to prioritize and pivot in a fast-paced, remote work environment
- Comfort with feedback, deadlines, and multi-department collaboration
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, remote work environment
- Proven ability to be adaptable, solutions-orientated, and excel in a virtual team environment.
Preferred Tools and Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Canva, Constant Contact, and WordPress
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Monday.com)
- Experience with social media platforms, content scheduling, and basic analytics
- Understanding of patient education and/or health care content a plus
- Strong eye for visual design and branding; ability to create or guide the development of visually engaging content
COPDF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Veterans and candidates who reside in the following states are encouraged to apply: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.