Digital Marketing Assistant (Independent Contractor)

Location: Remote (U.S.-based applicants only)
Status: Independent Contractor (1099) | 29-35 hours/week | 6-9 months with possibility of extension
Compensation: $26-$28/hour (1099)
Reports to: Sr. Director of Communications + Marketing

To Write Love on Her Arms is a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. We exist to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly in treatment and recovery.

We’re seeking a creative and data-minded Digital Marketing Assistant (Independent Contractor) to help share our message. If you’re a self-driven freelancer with a passion for mental health advocacy, digital storytelling, and community-building, we’d love to hear from you.

Scope of Work

Email Marketing & List Growth

• Draft, format, and schedule campaigns in coordination with content planning
• Monitor performance metrics: open rate, click-throughs, conversions
• Maintain and segment email lists; recommend list growth strategies

Website Support & SEO

• Support website content updates for accuracy, accessibility, and navigation
• Recommend SEO improvements (metadata, keywords, alt text)
• Track web performance (traffic, bounce rate, user flow)

Social Media Assistance 

• Schedule content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.
• Develop short-form videos tailored for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok
• Track and report engagement, reach, and audience growth

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You…

• Are an independent contractor or freelancer with 2-4 years of digital marketing experience
• Own and use your own tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite, video editors, email platforms).
• Are comfortable writing compelling copy for a variety of digital media channels
• Work well independently and meet agreed-upon deadlines
• Understand how to align content with a brand’s tone and voice
• Care deeply about mental health advocacy and online community-building

Bonus Points For…

• Experience in nonprofit, advocacy, or mental health-related work
• Familiarity with platforms like Klaviyo, Google Analytics, Sprout Social, etc.
• Strong grasp of SEO, accessibility standards, and digital marketing best practices

How to Apply (email the following to [email protected]):

• Your resume
• A short statement about why this role resonates with you
• A link or PDF portfolio with at least two examples of digital content (social media posts, email campaigns, short-form videos, or campaigns)