Children’s HopeChest is headquartered in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our physical space is a reflection of our culture: open, bright, and designed to support the work of our teams in the U.S. and across the globe.
You may apply for a position in three ways:
Open Positions
There are no open positions at this time.
LOCATION: Remote
REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing
JOB STATUS: Full-time, Salaried
COMPENSATION: $70,000-$75,000
JOB SUMMARY:
We’re seeking a mission-driven content storyteller, with a deep Christian faith who can translate complex ideas into emotionally resonant narratives that educate, inspire, and build trust. You’ll be responsible for developing content that centers on the human experience—whether it’s a human story or brand campaign. Your north star is empathy, and your superpower is creativity.
The Manager, Content, Social & Video Strategy will lead the strategy, development, and execution of compelling storytelling and content creation across all channels. You will lead content strategy, content calendar, and content development. You will also be responsible for social media community management and influencer partnerships. This role requires strategic thinking and hands-on execution, driving the creative direction while also creating and executing brand storytelling across channels.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and manage a cross-channel content strategy, including but not limited to (social, blog, video, web, email) that supports brand and organizational goals.
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft messaging for leadership and various audiences while maintaining a consistent brand voice and adapting tone appropriately for each audience and channel.
- Lead content-related project management across the marketing team, develop creative briefs, manage content calendar, ensuring alignment on timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration for campaigns and storytelling initiatives.
- Optimize content for SEO, AEO, engagement, and shareability.
- Contribute and participate in special events such as the Global Partner Conference and other development events.
- Oversee full video production pipeline including creative direction, scripting, editing and managing videographer.
- Produce in-house: presentations, branded templates, event and other printed collateral, web, email, social and short form video and reels content.
- Own the day-to-day community management for all social media platforms, including planning, creating and publishing social content (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook etc.).
- Develop influencer strategy including managing influencer relations, content development and strategic use of their content.
TOOLS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Project Management Tools
- Social media platforms (Meta Suite, TikTok, X, YouTube, LinkedIn)
- Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or other content tools
- Social media scheduling and analytics tools
- Google Analytics, Looker, or similar reporting tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A committed Christian with a deep commitment to the mission and core values of Children’s HopeChest, and agreement with the organization’s Statement of Faith
- Ability to form strategic recommendations and program optimizations based on data, industry trends, and best practices
- Superb cross-functional collaborator with the ability to build strong working relationships and clearly communicate ideas and project updates to colleagues
- Strong writing skills, including short-form copywriting skills, website copy, social media copy, and press releases (preferred, not required), with the ability to flex across channels and style to reflect the brand voice
- Strong project management and communication skills
- Passion for human and mission storytelling through a Christian lens
- Graphic design, video editing, and photography skills
- Influencer strategy and management
- Experience leading social community management, social content publishing, and using social analytics tools
- Proven experience leading video production from concept to completion, including creative brief development, scripting, creative direction, production coordination, and editing oversight
- Proven track record of driving content strategy, developing multi-channel content, including brief creation, content creation and execution of compelling storytelling that captures the hearts, and minds of your key audience
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
The position will not include travel as a regular part of the job expectations. Limited international travel to countries where we operate for content capture.
SALARY and BENEFITS
Children’s HopeChest is committed to attracting, motivating, and retaining talented team members who align with our company’s core values. We are proud to reward our full-time team members with comprehensive benefit programs and resources which include:
- Health insurance with HSA option
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Participation in any of the benefit plans and programs made available to team members is subject to satisfaction of eligibility requirements. Children’s HopeChest reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan or program at any time in accordance with applicable law.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this position must apply only through RedBalloon.
Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
STATUS: Volunteer — approximately 5 hours per month
REPORTS TO: Grants and Constituent Care Specialist
LOCATION: Remote
TIMEFRAME: Ongoing
JOB SUMMARY:
The Grants Team Volunteer will play a vital role in supporting HopeChest’s mission by assisting in the acquisition of grant funding to sustain and expand our programs and services. As part of the Grants Team, you will contribute your skills and expertise to research funding opportunities, draft compelling grant proposals, and help secure financial support from foundations, government agencies, and other grant-making organizations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research potential grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
- Assist in drafting compelling grant proposals, including narrative sections, budgets, and supporting documents.
- Collaborate with team members to gather necessary information and data for grant applications.
- Conduct thorough reviews and edits of grant proposals to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with funder guidelines.
- Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance grant writing skills and stay updated on best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Detail-oriented with excellent research and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.
- Prior experience in grant writing or nonprofit fundraising (preferred but not required).
- Passion for HopeChest’s mission and dedication to making a positive impact in the communities we serve.
- Time Commitment: Flexible, but with an average commitment of 5 hours per month.
BENEFITS
- Gain valuable experience in grant-writing and nonprofit development.
- Make a meaningful difference in supporting programs and services that benefit vulnerable communities all over the world.
- Opportunities for professional growth and networking.
STATUS: INTERNSHIP – 10 HOURS MONTHLY
REPORTS TO: DONOR ADVISING TEAM
LOCATION: REMOTE
TIMEFRAME: SIX MONTH INTERNSHIP
Are you seeking to gain experience in your field? Are you passionate about eliminating the cycle of poverty in some of the most vulnerable communities around the world?
The Grant Writing Intern position presents a meaningful opportunity to use your copywriting skills, while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit grant-writing and researching. (This is an intern position. There will be no compensation or pay with this position.)
JOIN OUR MISSION:
Children’s HopeChest exists to glorify God by releasing the potential of orphaned and impoverished children and their communities. We do this through partnerships that cultivate sustainable two-way transformation.
Specifically, we engage communities in long-term partnerships that:
- Empower local leaders to provide food, medical care, and hope to their communities, while sharing the gospel.
- Address the complex causes of poverty, including material, spiritual, emotional, social, economic, and educational needs.
- Put systems in place to reduce, and eventually eliminate, poverty in all of its forms.
- Tend to children’s holistic needs for survival, community, education, and employment.
- Transform the lives of the partnering community members through exposure, education, relationship, service, and perhaps most importantly, instilling hope.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Assist in researching potential grant and foundation opportunities
- Write compelling copy for LOI’s and grant applications
- Work with Marketing and Donor Relations Team to hit grant deadlines throughout the grant application process
THE PERKS:
- Flexible schedule
- A beaming recommendation letter for your next employer from our Vice President of Marketing and Business Development
- Recommendations and endorsements on your LinkedIn profile
- Hands-on mentorship throughout the grant-writing process
WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION:
- Four-year degree (or pursuing a degree) in English, Journalism, Communications, or similar area
- Experience writing and submitting grants (preferred)
- You have the ability to express ideas clearly, effectively, and persuasively
- You have strong research, analysis, and critical thinking skills
You have the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team-based environment - You are organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and professional
- If you are remote, you are capable of calling in for meetings using Skype or Ring Central or Google Hangouts
WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT FOR CHILDREN’S HOPECHEST:
- You have a passion for alleviating global poverty through holistic and sustainable community development
- You are a Christian with a deep commitment to the mission of Children’s HopeChest
STATUS: INTERNSHIP
BENEFITS: NO
REPORTS TO: BRANDING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
TIMEFRAME: SIX-MONTH INTERNSHIP (12 hours a week)
LOCATION: REMOTE
JOB SUMMARY:
Are you seeking to gain experience in your field? Are you passionate about eliminating the cycle of poverty in some of the most vulnerable communities around the world?
The Social Media Intern position presents a meaningful opportunity to use your marketing, storytelling, and graphic design skills while gaining hands-on experience. (This is an intern position. There will be no compensation or pay with this position.)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Daily engagement with followers and partners through “likes” and comments on posts relevant to our mission
- Actively engaging with hashtags HopeChest uses
- Creating platform-specific content for each of HopeChest’s platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest)
- Reaching out to partners who are traveling or following them to repost their content
- Finding relevant content on other nonprofit or news sites for us to share
- Turning quotes relevant to HopeChest’s mission into compelling graphics
- Making “bundles” of supporting social media posts for Board Members / HopeChest Partnership Leaders / travelers
- Keeping in touch with social media trends
- Creating library of graphics for future social media use
- Using social media analytics to suggest decisions on future social posts
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- A degree in (or in process) in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or similar area
- Experience using and knowledge of most social media platforms (especially Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter)
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop
- Able to express ideas clearly, effectively, and persuasively
- Strong grasp on grammar and excellent storytelling and writing skills
- Strong research skills, and analytical and critical thinking skills
- Able to work efficiently and effectively in a team-based environment
- Possess the skills of being organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and professional
- Capability of calling in for meetings using Skype or Ring Central or Google Hangouts
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- You have a passion for alleviating global poverty through holistic and sustainable community development
- You are a Christian with a deep commitment to the mission of Children’s HopeChest
THE PERKS
- Flexible schedule
- A recommendation letter for your next employer from our Branding and Communications Manager (dependant on intern’s performance)
- Recommendations and endorsements on your LinkedIn profile (dependant on intern’s performance)
- Hands-on mentorship throughout the social media internship
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: The position will not include travel as a regular part of the job expectations. Future travel to job related countries is possible.
