Creative Communications Associate – Advance Maryland

Location: Remote (Maryland residency required)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $55,000–$60,000 per year
Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Organization: Advance Maryland
Reports to: Multimedia Creative Director

About us

Our vision is a Maryland with thriving, healthy, and inclusive communities where all Marylanders have access to opportunity — including safe and affordable housing, economic prosperity, quality healthcare, reliable transportation, a restorative justice system, and a livable future.

A member of the ProgressNow Network, AMD serves as a strategic partner and digital communications hub. We provide innovative policy and advocacy solutions for the movement to secure a just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all Marylanders. Our work includes passing youth justice reforms, addressing climate change, enacting progressive tax reforms, supporting housing justice, ensuring equitable access to abortion care, and addressing health disparities.

We take an “on tap, not on top” approach to our work with coalitions, organizations, and advocates by providing tailored and scalable services to support their efforts — ranging from organizational support and strategic planning to digital content creation and owned media strategy. Advance Maryland is fiscally sponsored by ProgressNow. Learn more at advancemaryland.org.

Role overview

Advance Maryland is seeking a creative and motivated Creative Communications Associate to support digital communications, graphic design, video production, social media management, and campaign outreach.

Working within a collaborative four-person team, the successful candidate will create engaging digital content, manage communications platforms, support advocacy campaigns, and coordinate with partner organizations. The role is ideal for a communications professional with 2–4 years of experience who can manage multiple projects, deliver high-quality creative work, and contribute innovative ideas.

Key Responsibilities

• Design graphics, social media content, campaign materials, and partner toolkits using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Produce short-form videos for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Manage content calendars and publish content across social media platforms.
• Develop email campaigns, newsletters, and website updates.
• Monitor social media trends, engagement, and campaign performance.
• Support partner organizations and coalitions with communications planning and content production.
• Coordinate event materials, presentations, reports, and printed communications.
• Track digital campaign analytics and support paid social media initiatives.
• Ensure content meets accessibility standards, including captioning, alt text, color contrast, and plain-language guidelines.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• 2–4 years of professional communications experience, preferably in advocacy, nonprofit, political, or campaign settings.
• A portfolio demonstrating graphic design and video production skills.
• Proficiency in Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong writing skills for digital and social media audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadlines.
• Commitment to racial, economic, and social justice.
• Interest in progressive policy and politics.
• A valid driver’s licence or the ability to travel independently throughout Maryland.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of Maryland politics and the Maryland General Assembly.
• Experience in advocacy campaigns, grassroots organizing, or coalition communications.
• Familiarity with Action Network or similar digital organizing tools.
• Experience managing websites through Wix or WordPress.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers an annual salary of $55,000–$60,000, depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Unlimited vacation, with at least two weeks of annual leave required.
• Eight paid holidays and scheduled office closures.
• Employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
• Annual professional development funding.
• Home office reimbursement.

Location and Travel

This is a remote position. Applicants must live in Maryland or be willing to relocate. Occasional travel to Baltimore and Annapolis is required for partner meetings, legislative hearings, events, and team gatherings.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should email the following materials to info@advancemaryland.org:

1. Letter of interest.
2. Resume.
3. Portfolio showcasing relevant graphic design and creative work.

Applicants must clearly identify their contributions to collaborative design projects. AI-generated designs will not be accepted.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and only complete applications will be considered.

Equal Opportunity

Advance Maryland’s fiscal sponsor, ProgressNow, is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace. Applicants from historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, transgender and gender-nonconforming people, people with disabilities, and others from marginalized backgrounds.

Official website: advancemaryland.org
Application email: info@advancemaryland.org