JUST - Communications Associate (Bilingual)

About JUST

JUST is a nonprofit financial platform and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) on a mission to create a just Texas.  Through capital, coaching and community, we invest in ambitious Black and Brown female entrepreneurs to build generational wealth. Since 2016, we’ve deployed over $40 million in more than 17,000 small loans with a 99% repayment rate—all based on trust, without requiring credit scores or collateral.  

We invest in leaders, not just loans. Our JETAs (JUST Entrepreneur Trust Agents) guide their peers toward financial independence. By Texas’ bicentennial in 2036, we aim to reach one million families and build a just, joyful, and prosperous Texas.

We are headquartered in Austin with operations in Dallas, Houston, and El Paso and we have plans to expand across Texas. We are motivated to prove the potential of underestimated communities to be their own change agents when given access to the right resources.

We believe in and make decisions around the JUST Core Values:

• Empathy: People first - We begin and end with curiosity.
• Action: A bias toward action - We test, not to be right, but to learn.
• Community: Juntos salimos adelante - We focus on solutions, remain open, and act with consistency.
• Trust: Believe in potential - We believe trust is earned and a two-way street.
• Perseverance: Keep going - We believe change happens over time.

Learn more: www.hellojust.com

The Role

We’re looking for a bilingual Communications Associate (English/Spanish) who is organized, creative, and eager to learn. This role is about getting things done — keeping our communications engine running smoothly, supporting entrepreneur recruitment, and sharing powerful stories about our community.

This is a unique opportunity to grow with a scaling nonprofit, build a career in communications, and contribute to a movement creating a just economy.

What You'll Do

In your first year, you’ll focus on learning, supporting campaigns, and building relationships. Over time, you’ll have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility in campaign strategy, public relations, and communications leadership as our organization grows.

1.  Storytelling & Content

• Capture and package stories from entrepreneurs, JETAs, and the JUST community.
• Draft and edit content for LinkedIn, newsletters, and entrepreneur recruitment campaigns.
• Support production of video reels, blogs, and other storytelling assets.
  
  

2.  Entrepreneur Recruitment

• Partner with program teams to shape outreach campaigns for new entrepreneurs.
• Adapt stories and content to highlight opportunities for joining the JUST community.
  
  

3.  Communications Operations & Coordination

• Maintain content calendars, posting schedules, and production workflows.
• Traffic communications requests across the team to ensure deadlines are met.
• Keep consultants, performance marketer, and internal stakeholders aligned on priorities.
  
  

4.  Technology & Innovation

• Play a critical role in leveraging technology to strengthen communications.
• Optimize our use of Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Experiment with AI tools to streamline content creation, scheduling, and reporting.
• Stay curious about new platforms and best practices.
  
  

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support site visit logistics and follow-up communications.
• Ensure marketing, fundraising, and program communications are consistent and coordinated.
  
  

6.  External Communications

• Amplify JUST’s mission through multi-channel campaigns to attract funders.
• Prepare case studies and partner profiles to arm our team with shareable content so each and every one of us can be a public ambassador.
• Develop press relationships and pitch our content to media to help us gain exposure in feature articles, or by participating in panels or podcasts.

Who You Are

• Mission-Aligned: You care deeply about racial equity, financial justice, and building a more inclusive economy.
• Storyteller: You know how to capture and convey information in a way that connects emotionally and inspires action. You’re skilled at adapting messages for different audiences.
• Builder: You like being part of something new. You’re organized, adaptable, and proactive. 
• Growth-Minded: You’re eager to be mentored, learn new skills, and grow personally and professionally while making an impact in a growing organization
• People-Person: You connect with team members, community members, and service providers with ease, and you enjoy working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial nonprofit.

Experience & Skills

• Bilingual - full fluency and professional writing skills in English, with at least conversational proficiency in Spanish (able to engage comfortably in verbal communication, but you don’t need to be a professional writer in Spanish)
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations is a plus
• 1-3 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or nonprofit program support (internships and volunteer roles count)
• Experience that demonstrates excellence in written communications and preparing compelling content for a variety of audiences (we’d love to see samples of your work!)
• Experience that demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills, including success in managing calendars and competing priorities, and steering others toward organizational goals
• Experience with a marketing automation platform (especially with Salesforce Marketing Cloud) is a plus

Work Environment

• Highly collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment with distributed workforce
• Full-time, 40 hours/week with a flexible schedule
• This position can work remotely from one of our major markets (Dallas, Austin, San Antonio or Houston) and will have occasional travel within Texas to attend JUST events, or possibly out-of-state travel to attend a conference

What We Offer

• A mission-driven, values-centered team culture 
• Hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, storytelling, and recruitment campaigns
• Mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow with JUST
• A front-row seat in a movement that’s reshaping access to capital in Texas and beyond
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $60-70,000, commensurate with experience 
• Eligible for discretionary bonus based on individual and organizational performance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Remote work with a flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

We value diversity and commit to making hiring decisions based on the skills and traits needed to be successful in this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome your application! All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.