Communications & Marketing

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR NEEDED

Home Earth Alliance seeks a creative, capable, and reliable independent contractor to assist us with our communication and marketing needs. Preference for someone with knowledge and passion for our mission and native plants. Professional must exhibit a high level of organization and self-motivation, be able to identify and address communication and marketing opportunities, and possess strong creative writing skills.

TIME COMMITMENT: 4 hours per week

RATE: $ 26.00 - $30.00 per/hour depending on experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare monthly newsletter on MailChimp

  • Manage and update our website on Squarespace, including updating our online store and events pages

  • Post to social media sites regularly, including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn; help to grow our audience

  • Design flyers, banners, coupons, notecards, etc., as needed

  • Anticipate and plan for upcoming calendar events and marketing opportunities; post on area events pages

  • Prepare press releases; seek opportunities for media exposure

  • Develop annual impact report

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College level degree, coursework, or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, and graphic design

  • Experience with Canva,, Squarespace, MailChimp, Instagram, Facebook, Linked In, and Google suite

  • Familiarity with Albany area media markets

  • Basic photography experience

ABOUT HOME EARTH ALLIANCE:: Home Earth Alliance is a nonprofit organization and native plant nursery located in the Capital Region/Albany NY area. The mission of Home Earth Alliance is to educate, inspire, and empower people to cultivate outdoor spaces to support biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and promote environmental justice. The IMAGINE Native Plant Farm was established to further that mission and meet the growing demand for ecotype native plant materials for public & private lands and urban spaces in the greater Capital Region.

TO APPLY:  Submit a cover letter and bio or resume to: info@homeearthalliance.org.

REFERENCES: Required upon request

POSTED: June 18, 2026. Position open until filled. Immediate start date.