Digital Content Specialist, Communications and Marketing Services
Foundation for California Community CollegesSacramento, California, United States
Posted April 7, 2026
70000 - 75000 USD
About the Company
The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) works to benefit students, colleges, and communities by reducing barriers to opportunities for all Californians and accelerating paths to economic and social mobility. The organization was founded in 1998 and serves as the official statewide nonprofit organization supporting the California Community Colleges, the largest system of higher education in the nation. FoundationCCC operates just over 70 programs and services that improve educational access and affordability, address basic needs, connect students to work-based learning, and tackle local climate change effects. These programs are organized across six priority Areas of Impact: Student Success, Workforce, Development, Equity, Community Impact, Climate Action, and System Support. The organization’s work is made possible through funding from and partnerships with philanthropy, public agencies, corporations, and donors. Since inception in 1998, FoundationCCC has grown to be one of the largest operating foundations in higher education, with over 550 full-time employees and annual revenues of over $167 million.
Job Description
The Digital Content Specialist is a content strategy and UX writing professional who will plan, write, and optimize user-centered content for the Foundation's website and digital experiences. The role involves translating complex program information into plain-language, action-oriented content and collaborating closely with designers and tech solutions during builds.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, English, UX, web-related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience writing and editing digital content for websites or digital products, with demonstrated UX writing or content strategy responsibilities.
- Experience improving content outcomes through information architecture/taxonomy, content audits, SEO best practices, or analytics-informed creative decisions.
- Familiarity with analytics platforms (GA4 preferred) and dashboard/reporting tools.
- Experience supporting WordPress-based sites and/or content-managed environments.
- Strong UX writing and web content fundamentals, including plain language, content hierarchy, scannability, and writing for user action.
- Ability to develop content strategies that support information architecture, taxonomy, and streamlined user journeys across complex portfolios.
- Portfolio of published digital content (web pages, UX writing samples, content strategy artifacts, or comparable work)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness offerings
- CalPERS retirement program
- Optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
