La Sala is Hiring: Bilingual Communications & Digital Engagement Coordinator (independent contractor)

Position: Bilingual Communications & Digital Engagement Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Remote (Seattle-area preferred)
Status: Part-time, hourly, independent contractor
Compensation: $25/hr. (increasing to $30/hr after successful completion of 6 month probation period
Hours: Up to 25 hours per month (with an annual cap of up to $10,000 per year)
Start Date: As soon as possible.

Position Overview

La Sala is seeking a part-time bilingual (English/Spanish) Communications & Digital Engagement Coordinator to support our public-facing communications across social media, newsletters, and our website. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, responsive, and comfortable working independently in a small, community-centered arts organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Bilingual Communications

  • Draft, translate, and produce one or two bilingual newsletters per month (approx. 2–3 hours per issue).

  • Maintain a consistent, clear, and community-centered tone aligned with La Sala’s mission.

• Social Media Management

  • Create and publish 1–2 posts per week across La Sala’s active platforms.

  • Respond to basic questions and messages from email and social media in a timely, professional manner.

  • Track engagement and flag any issues or opportunities.

• Website & Calendar Updates

  • Post and approve community calendar events.

  • Update website content as needed (program announcements, event details, artist opportunities).

• General Content/Media Coordination

  • Maintain an organized workflow for content planning and approvals.

  • Communicate proactively with Executive Director to gather information for posts and newsletters.

  • Uphold La Sala’s values of inclusion, cultural respect, and artist-centered communication.

• Administrative & Reporting Responsibilities

  • Track and record monthly work hours using tools such as Clockify (or a similar time-tracking platform).

  • Submit a monthly report of hours worked to ensure accurate and timely payment.

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and ideally spoken).

• Strong writing, editing, and translation skills.

• Experience managing social media for an organization or brand.

• Basic familiarity with newsletter platforms (Mailchimp or similar).

• Comfort with simple website updates in Squarespace.

• Reliable, organized, and responsive.

• Interest in Latine/x arts, culture, and community engagement.

Ideal Candidate

The employee in this position must be:

• Independent, self-directed, and able to manage a small but steady monthly workload and register monthly hours methodically.

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

• Able to maintain a warm, clear, and accessible communication style.

How to Apply

Send a brief introduction, résumé, and 2–3 samples of relevant work (social posts, newsletters, or translations) to info@lasalanw.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About La Sala

La Sala is a Seattle-area organization that creates and catalyzes opportunities for Latine/x artists and arts organizations in Washington State. Our work provides artists with access to professional education, art spaces, institutional connections, expanded audiences, and commissioned creative opportunities. Our goal is to facilitate and promote the creative and artistic production of the Latine/x community in Washington State, particularly the greater Seattle area. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.lasalanw.org/.