Overview
Digital Marketing Course Advisor Jobs in Remote at Scale Smart
WHO WE ARE
At Trees for the Future (TREES), we believe farmers have the power to transform the world. For over 30 years, we’ve been a global leader in agroforestry training, partnering with farming families to build vibrant economies, sustainable food systems, and thriving ecosystems. Through our signature Forest Garden Approach—a proven nature-based solution—farmers restore their land, plant thousands of trees, and grow diverse crops, breaking cycles of climate change and generational poverty. By reclaiming their agency, farmers are creating new possibilities for their families, communities, and the environment. Active in Kenya, Mali, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda, TREES has planted over 350 million trees to date. Joining our passionate, collaborative team means empowering farmers to lead lasting change for people and the planet.
Learn more at trees.org.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a remote U.S.-based Marketing & Communications Manager to bring our mission to life through compelling storytelling, engaging digital marketing, and donor-focused communications. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring our message reaches and inspires the right audiences—supporting fundraising, programmatic communications, public relations, marketing analysis and brand awareness.
You’ll report to our Director of Marketing & Communications and work closely with our Nairobi-based Marketing Manager, as well as our Development team, country program teams, TREES leadership and external vendors to execute marketing strategies that elevate our work on a global scale. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy crafting powerful narratives, and have a passion for sustainability, this role is for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Marketing
Manage and execute email marketing campaigns (HubSpot), including donor communications, newsletters, fundraising appeals, and program updates.
Write and publish blog content, ensuring alignment with TREES’ brand voice and engagement goals.
Support website content updates and SEO optimization to enhance visibility and engagement.
Oversee HubSpot analytics and campaign tracking, using insights to refine messaging and improve outreach effectiveness.
Work closely with external vendors managing social media, digital advertising, and SEO to ensure a synchronized marketing approach.
Create engaging donor materials, newsletters, and fundraising content that deepen supporter relationships.
Develop marketing assets and impact reports for corporate partners and key stakeholders.
Transform impact data and program insights into compelling, donor-centric narratives.
Brand Champion
Ensure consistent brand messaging across all departments, platforms, and materials.
Develop written and visual messaging in collaboration with the Director of MAC to meet fundraising, programmatic, and public relations goals.
Provide marketing and communications support for conferences and external events, including developing presentation materials, talking points, and brand assets.
Coordinate internal branding needs across departments, ensuring that all collateral (e.g., PDFs, slide decks, impact reports) aligns with TREES’ messaging and mission.
Support external affairs and media outreach, assisting with materials, messaging, and media coordination.
Collaborate with program teams and our Nairobi-based Marketing Manager to collect, organize, and distribute field content (photos, videos, testimonials) for donor and public engagement.
WHO YOU ARE
An enthusiastic advocate for people and planet. You are passionate about environmental sustainability, community development, and poverty alleviation. You believe in the power of storytelling to inspire action in every message to ensure real impact.
A marketing and communications professional eager to create and execute impactful content. You bring 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or related fields—or have transferable skills and a passion for digital engagement and understanding audiences. You’re looking to apply your expertise in a mission-driven organization, deepening your skills in content creation, donor communications, and digital marketing.
A DEI-centered communicator who supports diverse audiences. You understand that representation matters and approach all communications with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You are intentional about amplifying voices from the communities served and ensuring messaging is respectful, uplifting, and globally relevant.
A champion for team culture, authenticity, and meaningful engagement. You care deeply about fostering a collaborative, inclusive, mature, and engaging work environment where everyone feels valued. You believe that authenticity in storytelling and internal culture strengthens an organization’s impact, and you actively contribute to a team dynamic that is positive, transparent, and mission-driven.
A detail-oriented executor with a content systems mindset. You know that organization is key to great storytelling. You can keep track of content assets, maintain brand consistency across platforms, and ensure marketing materials are engaging, accurate, and accessible.
A critical thinker and problem solver who owns your work. You anticipate challenges before they arise and adapt quickly to new information. Whether refining a marketing campaign, troubleshooting analytics, or coordinating with external vendors, you take initiative, propose solutions, and see projects through to completion.
An action-oriented, resourceful, and collaborative team member. You are proactive and thrive in a fast-moving environment and balance multiple priorities with ease. You are comfortable working across teams, time zones, and cultures, and you bring a “get it done” attitude while keeping long-term goals in mind.
A strong communicator and relationship builder. You enjoy crafting clear, compelling messages that engage diverse audiences. Whether writing a donor newsletter, coordinating a media opportunity, or supporting a campaign launch, you know how to relay information in a way that sticks. You have a warm, energetic presence that helps you build strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and external audiences.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Key Requirements
5+ years in marketing, communications, or related fields, ideally in nonprofit, sustainability, or international development.
Strong storytelling and content creation skills, including donor-focused narratives, blogs, and fundraising materials.
Proven ability to maintain brand consistency across digital and print platforms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences and translate complex impact data into compelling narratives.
Experience with content library and website management, email marketing (preferably HubSpot), social media, paid search, social media advertising, Google Analytics (G4), and SEO optimization.
Ability to analyze digital marketing metrics.
Skilled in project management, coordinating across internal teams, international teams, external vendors, and partners.
Experience in supporting conferences, events, branding, presentations, media relations, and press outreach.
Passion for environmental sustainability, global development, and TREES’ mission.
Preferred Qualifications
Design skills (Canva, Adobe Suite) for marketing materials.
Intermediate video editing skills (Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar).
French language proficiency.
Knowledge of agriculture in the sub-Saharan African context.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND BENEFITS
TREES is an International Organization that strives to be the best home for staff wanting to make an impact on the farmers we serve. We believe that the diversity of our staff contributes to excellence. TREES values collaboration and teamwork that fosters increased engagement and innovation for professional growth. We offer a multicultural, collegial work environment with a competitive salary, comprehensive medical insurance, workers’ compensation, and substantial paid time off, including annual leave and sick leave.
APPLY
If this opportunity speaks to you, please apply with 1) a cover letter that explains why TREES’ work excites you and why this role is a fit for you, and 2) your resume. Ensure both documents are shared as a PDF. Applications are due Monday, April 14th.
Trees for the Future is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or other characteristics or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
We embrace and value diverse skill sets and backgrounds. We are a community of leaders who are proud to represent many different national, racial, ethnic, socio-economic, religious, gender, and other identities. Our diversity as a community is our strength, driving our ability to be empathetic, visionary, and effective leaders.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Title: Digital Marketing Course Advisor
Company: Scale Smart
Location: Remote
