Buildings and Energy Outreach Specialist

Office of Sustainability & Environment, City of Seattle

Seattle, WA

Date Posted: 5/2/2024

Position Description

THE DEPARTMENT

The Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) develops and implements citywide environmental policies and programs that propel our city toward a sustainable, equitable, and carbon neutral future. OSE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The sustainability and environmental fields have often failed to reflect the experiences and identities of people affected by their decisions and outcomes, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Immigrants, Refugees, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people. We strongly encourage people with these identities or from other marginalized communities to apply.

THE CONTEXT

Seattle recently passed a new climate law, the Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS).   The law focuses on emissions reduction or “decarbonization” which requires owners of nonresidential and multifamily buildings in Seattle to upgrade their buildings, such as improving energy efficiency and upgrading to zero emissions equipment. This law, and the success of this program will have a real and lasting effect on Seattle’s climate future and climate justice.

THE JOB

OSE is recruiting applicants for an outreach and engagement role to help develop an equitable and collaborative public process for BEPS rulemaking, program development, and program implementation.  You will use your creative outreach skills to develop and implement a 5–10-year communications plan for sharing information about the new law and how to comply. This will include creating language accessible materials, trainings, and educational tools to engage and support building owners, facility managers, tenants, and energy service providers to meet and benefit from this new law. This position will join a growing and dynamic team at OSE led by the BEPS Program Manager that includes a Climate and Buildings Support Advisor, a BEPS and Benchmarking Rulemaking Specialist, and future technical and help desk positions. 

Job Responsibilities

To be successful in this job, you are committed to:

• Racial, social, and climate justice

• Helping solve the problem of climate change in ways that are equitable, and outcome driven.

• Positive and creative collaboration with teammates, citywide colleagues, elected officials, and community members, especially those most impacted by climate change. 

• Listening to the experience of current and potential program participants, local community organizations, and partner organizations to inform a responsive education, training, and support program for energy efficiency and building emissions reduction.

To be effective in this job, you have:

• Developed outreach and engagement plans which have evolved with a program or project as it changes and matures, providing ongoing consistency and content alignment.

• Created oral and written communications that are easily accessible by all audiences, for in-person, virtual, and online delivery and for program, leadership, and media purposes.

• Worked with technical experts to translate highly technical language, policies, requirements, or processes into written materials and presentations that are clear and understandable and help the intended audiences take actionable steps.

• An ability to constructively listen to the challenges of stakeholders, such as building owners, real estate, tenants, building facility and/or sustainability managers as they work to meet the new requirements.

• Presented to and engaged stakeholders in a project/program as it is being built to ensure that their needs and concerns are incorporated into planning. 

• Gathered, analyzed, synthesized, and escalated information, feedback, and recommendations to appropriate teams and leadership.

• Experience using and selecting website content management systems, newsletter email platforms, graphic design software, and customer relationship management tools (CRM platforms). Experience with e-learning platforms desired. 

• Some familiarity with or a desire to learn about energy efficiency, building decarbonization, utility incentive programs, energy benchmarking, energy codes and/or energy or emissions performance standards.

• Pivoted when new information, feedback, organization priorities, or emerging needs call for change.

• Managed budgets and consultants.

Qualifications

In addition to the skills and abilities listed above, this job requires the following or a combination of experience, training, and education that provides an equivalent background to perform the job:

Four years professional experience in community outreach and engagement, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field involving the preparation and distribution of public information materials.

OR

Three years professional experience in community outreach and engagement, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field involving the preparation and distribution of public information materials and an associate's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field.

OR

Two years professional experience in community outreach and engagement, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field involving the preparation and distribution of public information materials and a bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field.

Licensure:

Current Washington State License or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Additional Information

This job is classified as Public Relations Specialist, Senior and the salary range is from $40.08 - $46.68. It will include occasional travel within Seattle to present to community organizations and building owners.

Starting November 1, 2022, City employees will work two days a week in the office.

Why work at the City?

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services. 

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

In addition, to completing the application and supplemental questions at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle fully, please attach:

• A PDF of your current resume.

• A cover letter highlighting the work you have done that aligns most closely with this job and your commitment to race and social justice in your work and outreach experience.

Questions? Please contact Kate Moore at kate.moore@seattle.gov

Who may apply: This position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Social Media Specialist

Unitarian Universalist Association

Remote

Date Posted: 5/2/2024

Purpose

To develop and post content for Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) institutional social media channels, in support of and to advance the mission of the UUA. This work is done in a highly collaborative context within the UUA Communications staff team and with staff across the Association. Social media management duties are carried out in a manner that cultivates and sustains relationships on our digital platforms and with internal staff and external content creators.

Principal Responsibilities

1. In collaboration with UUA Communications staff and colleagues across the Association, the Social Media Specialist implements a social media content strategy for the UUA’s primary social media accounts to support the UUA’s mission, strengthen its relationships with constituents, and attract newcomers to Unitarian Universalism.

2. Independently and proactively develops engaging content for the UUA’s primary social media accounts, including but not limited to the UUA’s official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Researches and makes recommendations about opportunities to grow the UUA’s presence on other platforms.

3. Independently and proactively uses platform tools and settings to engage with audiences and build relationships by resharing content, responding to messages and comments, and seeking audience interaction. This work is done in alignment with the UUA’s policy on social media management to support caring and constructive community engagement.

4. Supports and guides audience engagement to encourage constructive dialogue, spiritual exploration, faithful discernment, interpersonal connection, and conversation. Proactively removes and discourages false statements, disrespectful comments, and irrelevant, inappropriate, or trolling behavior.

5. Supports development and implementation of systems and workflows for curating content from across the Association in an ongoing way. Engages directly with UUA staff and stakeholders from partner and related organizations, among others, to develop and curate timely and engaging content for UUA social media platforms.

6. Adheres to UUA brand, accessibility, and intellectual property guidelines in content development and works with UUA staff and external partners to ensure content shared on UUA platforms conforms to these guidelines. Supports ongoing evolution of emerging practices and guidelines, proactively disseminating updates to staff and colleagues.

7. Tracks social media engagement in an ongoing way, developing benchmarks and reports to support institutional social media strategy. Translates data into actionable recommendations and presents recommendations in easily digestible formats for the UUA Communications team and other UUA staff.

8. Develops a directory of all UUA social media accounts and manages relationships with account holders to ensure brand alignment and support account management practices that embody spiritually grounded, inclusive, and anti- oppressive values. Provides guidance and support to staff managing social media accounts. Provides guidance and support to staff managing institutional social media accounts.

9. Collaborates with UUA Congregational Life staff to support social media messaging among UUs, congregations, and communities. Responds to questions from constituents and/or supports Congregational Life staff in their response.

10. Coordinates with UUA Communications team to implement social media components of Communications campaigns and strategic plans.

11. Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor, the Director of Communications, the Executive Vice President, or the President.

Qualifications

This is a Grade 10 position (expected hiring range $51,900 to $62,000 depending on experience). Note that qualifications may be met through lived experience, volunteer work, professional experience, and/or formal or informal training. Required qualifications include:

• Excellent writing skills, with careful attention to detail. Comfort with having work reviewed by one or multiple reviewers prior to publishing.

• Professional work experience in in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field. Note that this qualification can be met through part-time, internship, or full-time positions.

• Demonstrated experience managing social media platforms in a professional capacity. Familiarity with social media management tools such as Sprout Social or Hootsuite and willingness to learn new tools and systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Teams, Outlook, Word, and SharePoint), Trello or similar project management software, and Canva or similar graphic design programs.

• Experience with crafting messages of a spiritual or faith-based nature or in alignment with progressive movements for justice or social change.

• Demonstrated understanding of concepts of anti-oppression, intersectionality, equity, and marginalization. Humility and an eagerness to dismantle white supremacy within oneself, the UUA, and the wider world.

• Ability to be responsive outside of business hours in exceptional crisis moments. Willingness to travel on occasions when required for work. (All work or travel by staff is compensated by the organization.)

Preferred qualifications include:

• Familiarity with Unitarian Universalist spiritual community, congregations, practices, and principles.

• Lived experience within communities of color.

• A collaborative orientation to work and an understanding of relational principles and values.

• A storyteller with a love for digital spaces and fluent in digital communications trends and technologies.

* Location is open in the continental United States. You should have easy access to a major airport due to the travel requirements of this position.

How to Apply

People with disabilities, People of Color, Indigenous People, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply. The UUA is committed to developing a diverse and talented staff team. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply. Send cover letter and résumé—indicating “Social Media Specialist” in the subject line—via e-mail to careers@uua.org, via fax to (617) 948-6467, or to Human Resources, UUA, 24 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA 02210. E-mail submissions preferred.

About the UUA

The Unitarian Universalist Association is a progressive religious denomination headquartered in Boston’s waterfront Fort Point Innovation District with offices in Washington, DC and at the United Nations in New York City. Our faith community of more than 1,000 self-governing congregations brings to the world a vision of religious freedom, tolerance, and social justice. Our normal workweek is 35 hours, we pay 80% contribution towards health insurance premiums, 10% towards retirement (after one year), and have generous paid time-off policies. We are a great place to work and we value diversity. The UUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all. As part of this commitment, the UUA will ensure that applicants and staff with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (617) 948-4648 or humanresources@uua.org. For more information on the UUA, visit us online at UUA.org and uuworld.org.

Support for the Mission and Values of the Association

The Unitarian Universalist Association is a progressive and historic religious denomination. While it is not generally required or expected that an applicant/employee identify as a Unitarian Universalist (UU) or be a member of a UU congregation to work at the UUA, all UUA staff members are expected to perform their job duties in accordance with the UUA’s values, principles, and mission.

Quantitative Researcher / Senior Quantitative Researcher

FrameWorks Institute

Washington, DC

Date Posted: 5/1/2024

The FrameWorks Institute is an action-oriented think tank for progressive movements.

We conduct cutting-edge social science research to understand how to change the way people think, feel, and act. We engage with partners who can mobilize this research to build power around progressive solutions.

We believe framing is critical to making cultural and systemic change. That’s why we’re building a unique, integrated team of multidisciplinary researchers and real-world change-makers. 

This is an exciting time to join FrameWorks. And we want you to be a part of it.

About the position: Quantitative Researcher / Senior Quantitative Researcher (depending on qualifications)

The Quantitative Researcher / Senior Quantitative Researcher will assist or lead quantitative research to map existing cultural mindsets and test frames that can build support for progressive solutions to complex social problems. Projects will vary by subject, but typically fall within our key issue areas (health equity, economic justice, children and families, and criminal legal reform).

The Quantitative Researcher / Senior Quantitative Researcher will primarily contribute to the development and analysis of survey experiments and descriptive surveys. They will also contribute to interpretation of quantitative results, assist with drafting quant-specific aspects of research reports and briefs, and present quantitative research findings to partners and advisory groups. The Quantitative Researcher / Senior Quantitative Researcher may also occasionally contribute to qualitative research, including conducting and analyzing interviews and focus groups. 

The Senior Quantitative Researcher position, as a more senior position on the team, involves leading a collaborative process for designing and interpreting quantitative work, including leading conversations with partners about experiments and descriptive surveys to ensure they are properly targeted at desired outcomes and project goals. 

The ideal candidate will have a social science research background and strong quantitative skills; have experience leading collaborative research projects; have experience working with partners and building and managing those relationships; be intellectually curious, innovative, adaptable, and insightful; be knowledgeable about contemporary social movements and policy issues; and be committed to principles of inclusion and equity.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, D.C, with the possibility of remote work. There is an expectation to come to the DC office for key team meetings. All research is currently being conducted virtually, although there is occasionally a need to travel for conferences and other events.  

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, and interpretation of survey experiments that test the effects of values, metaphors, and other frames, and occasionally lead the design of experiments with substantial support from managers and colleagues (Researcher)

• Assist with the design, development, and interpretation of descriptive surveys to map cultural mindsets and their relationship to attitudes and support for policies, and occasionally lead the design of descriptive surveys with substantial support from managers and colleagues (Researcher)

• Lead the design, development, and interpretation process for both descriptive surveys and experiments, with support from managers (Senior Researcher) 

• Analyze experimental and descriptive surveys, reporting descriptive statistics and conducting factor analysis, correlation, regression, and/or ANOVA. 

• Participate in calls with partners and funders to share findings and garner input

• Contribute to the content of reports and methods supplements 

• Contribute to research presentations 

• Contribute to innovations in theory and methods 

• Collaborate with qualitative researchers to integrate insights across methods and with strategists at FrameWorks to ensure framing research and recommendations are resonant with and useful for partners in the field

• Lead conversations with partners about descriptive surveys and experiments to ensure they are properly targeted at desired outcomes and goals and that frames tested are usable (Senior Researcher)

Skills needed

• Commitment to FrameWorks’ mission, including commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

• Understanding of at least some of the theoretical underpinnings of FrameWorks’ research and approach, such as theories of culture, framing, narrative, metaphor, and ideology.

• Strong quantitative methods background (e.g., survey sampling, experimental design, item development)

• Strong statistical analysis skills, including basic inferential statistics (regression, ANOVA)

• Familiarity with advanced statistical analysis (e.g., path analysis, latent variable modeling) (Senior Researcher)

• Familiarity with statistical analysis software, ideally R

• Strong writing skills and ability to present to audiences without social science backgrounds

• Ability to contribute to qualitative research (e.g., interviewing/focus group moderation and/or qualitative analysis)

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills; practical judgment to move work forward; flexibility and ability to adapt to changing needs

Experience required

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum of 4 years combined education and professional experience in social science research (relevant disciplines include anthropology, sociology, linguistics, psychology, cognitive science, political science, and communications), with at least 2 years of professional experience or education above the undergraduate level for the Researcher position; Minimum of 7 years combined education and professional experience (at least 5 years above the undergraduate level) for the Senior Researcher position

• 2-3 years of experience leading projects in a collaborative research setting, preferably outside academia (Senior Researcher)

• Experience working in the fields of economic justice, health equity, children and families, and/or criminal legal reform is a plus

• Demonstrated experience integrating principles of equity, justice, and inclusion into daily work

• Experience working collaboratively on a diverse team

Salary: $65,000, depending on experience, for Quantitative Researcher

$80,000, depending on experience, for Quantitative Senior Researcher

Key benefits include 4 weeks paid vacation leave per year; 21 days of holiday leave (including the week between Christmas and New Years and 4 days of holiday during summer months); paid sick leave and personal leave; 403(b) retirement plan; 100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision); life and disability insurance; flexible spending plan; cell phone and internet reimbursement, and professional development funding.

This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining and a potential future Collective Bargaining Agreement.

To apply

Please submit the following materials to jobs@frameworksinstitute.org, using the subject header line Quant Researcher/Senior Researcher 2024:

• Resume or CV with complete employment history and educational background

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position, its relevance to your career goals and past experience, and where and how equity and social justice fit into your professional and/or academic experiences

• Up to three writing samples, preferably in a mix of styles and genres, and for a wide range of audiences

Review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the search process concludes. Please check FrameWorks’ website (www.frameworksinstitute.org) to ensure that the position is still available before applying. No solicitations, please.

FrameWorks Institute is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Interested individuals who are BIPOC, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply.

Director, Brand, Content and Engagement

Campaign Legal Center

Washington, DC

Date Posted: 5/1/2024

Salary Range: $133,639.00 To 200,459.00 Annually

Campaign Legal Center seeks a seasoned supervisor and content strategist to serve as the Director, Brand, Content and Engagement. Reporting to the Vice President, Communications, the Director, Brand, Content and Engagement will support the Vice President, Communications in managing members of the communications department and should have deep knowledge of brand development, digital and marketing campaigns, content strategy, social media and storytelling for a wide range of audiences.  

This position is hybrid. We are considering remote candidates, but we strongly prefer someone located in the Washington, D.C. metro area. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• In consultation with the Vice President, Communications, implement a content and engagement vision and strategy to support the organization’s mission and elevate CLC’s brand to key audiences. 

• Provide operational leadership to streamline content production processes with an eye toward accuracy of message and tone. 

• Continually optimize content to reach target audiences.    

• Oversee paid advertising and digital marketing projects.  

• Collect and analyze metrics and data to support decision making.  

• Ensure consistent brand voice across different content types and platforms. 

• Lead the design, implementation and measurement of various content experiments and measure their impact.  

• Support the Vice President, Communications, in setting a positive and inclusive departmental and organizational culture.  

• Serve as an adviser to the Vice President, Communications, on marketing and communications industry developments.  

• Manage members of the communications department and assist the Vice President, Communications in allocating resources effectively.  

Requirements  

• At least 15 years’ experience as a team or departmental manager in nonprofits or another sector.  

• At least 12 years’ experience in digital communications, content strategy, marketing, multimedia or social media for a nonprofit or other similar organization. 

• Experience managing operations of a team, including budget management.  

• Expertise with channel and platform communications strategy, as well as content calendar management and using data analytics for targeting and segmenting audiences. 

• Experience with cross-team project management. 

• Proven ability to build respectful and positive relationships with colleagues, direct reports and contractors; always responsive and thoughtful to colleagues and partners.  

• Experience motivating and uniting staff toward common goals. 

• Extremely strong verbal and written communication skills; Must have the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and colleagues, as well as external partners and contractors. 

• Brings creativity and enthusiasm to the work. 

• Possesses an openness to new ideas and differing approaches. 

• Demonstrated ability to receive feedback, take accountability, and continually adapt, grow, learn and improve. 

• Skilled problem-solver who can evaluate a challenge, think critically about potential solutions and formulate a response.  

• Demonstrated ability to innovate and persuade others using data evidence. 

• Previous experience working on rapid response content creation and comfortable moving quickly to make decisions and execute communications strategies, while knowing when it is appropriate to consult colleagues and supervisor for buy-in and direction.  

• A commitment to democracy and CLC’s mission. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training. 

Technical Editor (Communication Consultant 2)

Nuclear Waste Program, State of Washington

Richland, WA

Date Posted: 5/1/2024

The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) is looking to fill a Technical Editor (Communications Consultant 2) position. This position is located in our Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work directly with the permits that manage Washington’s nuclear waste, including the singularly unique Hanford Site. In so doing, you will gain highly valuable, transferable skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe, as well as familiarity with a wide variety of state and federal regulations.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) mission is to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the United States Department of Energy’s Hanford Site; to ensure sound management of mixed hazardous wastes in Washington; and to protect the state’s air, water, and land at and adjacent to the Hanford site.

Please Note: This is a temporary position that will end in one year.

Tele-work options for this position: This position is eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on May 8, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before May 7, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information 

About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan. 

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.

• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.

• Continuous growth and development opportunities. 

• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.

Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.

Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. 

Duties

What makes this role unique?

Hanford and Perma-Fix Northwest will be going through permit renewals in 2023 and 2024 which will be challenging and insightful. In this role, you will be able to review a wide variety of material, including compliance inspection reports, air permits, and state waste discharge permits. You will be a key member of our permit production process.

What you will do:

• Provide a detailed review of permits by following internal style guides.

• Communicate effectively and promptly with a wide variety of interested parties, both verbal and written communication.

• Follow internal processes and procedures.

• Collaborate effectively with the technical editor team. 

• Ensure digital accessibility compliance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:

• 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent

• 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent

Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.

A total of five (5) years of experience and/or education as described below:

Experience: in journalism, public relations/information, news media, digital/social media, marketing, digital accessibility, or writing/editing.

Education involving a major study in journalism, communications, public relations, news media, digital/social media, English, marketing, humanities, or closely allied field.

See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position:

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must be able to obtain a Hanford Security badge in order to handle Official Use Only (OUO) documents. For details on the requirements, follow the below link.
Hanford Site Badges and the REAL ID Act (Download PDF reader).

Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

• Professional level experience with Microsoft 365 and other related applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive).

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with non-technical and technical staff.

• Have digital accessibility knowledge and experience.

• Ability to work independently and have advanced technical formatting skills.

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

Supplemental Information

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?

• Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.

• If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

• If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.

• If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.   

Application Instructions:

It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.

• A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.

• A list of three professional references.

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.  
 
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):

• Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. 

• Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. 

Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:

Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.

Application Attestation: 

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. 

Other Information:

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Christy Caldwell at Christy.Caldwell@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Christy to inquire about the status of your application.

To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov

Why work for Ecology?

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. 

Communications Director

National Digital Inclusion Alliance

Remote

Date Posted: 4/30/2024

Description

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) seeks a passionate and talented Communications Director to lead our communications team to promote NDIA, our community’s work, policy priorities, and digital equity as a cause. The digital equity movement in the US is rapidly growing. This is your opportunity to use your talents to help drive digital equity into its future. 

Creativity, passion, and efficiency are necessary for this position, along with the desire and ability to apply diversity, equity, and inclusion to your work. The ideal candidate will work with the NDIA team and our community to create original written and visual content while representing NDIA’s brand. 

NDIA’s Communications Director conducts communications work while overseeing a portfolio with a small communications team and multiple consultants. The Communications Director must be a skilled project manager, overseeing multiple projects and ensuring scheduled deadlines are completed on time.  

Please include a copy of your resume, cover letter, and a link to samples of your work when applying for this position. Your work samples should showcase an example of your graphic design work, as well as a written sample highlighting your ability to communicate complex topics in a short, easily digestible format.

About NDIA

National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) advances digital equity by supporting community programs and equipping policymakers to act. We represent and support more than 1,600 US organizations working for affordable broadband, access to devices, and digital skills training and support. 

Since 2015, NDIA has led and built the digital equity community throughout the US, creating a growing movement. NDIA supports digital inclusion practitioners with networking and community building, platforms to establish and share best practices, guidebooks, and tools that establish standards for digital inclusion programming. NDIA takes the expertise and experiences of our community to policymakers and, in turn, ensures our community understands new policies that impact them.

NDIA continues to expand the digital inclusion field and increase awareness of the digital divide, prioritizing communities and populations that have been most impacted, including Black people, Indigenous people, other people of color, women, older adults, and people with disabilities. 

Our team members share a commitment to NDIA’s nonprofit mission. We understand the impact our work has on communities around the country. We bring our skill sets, can-do attitudes, and a sense of teamwork to our everyday work of increasing access to and use of technology. NDIA team members are spread across the United States, and we all work from home.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manage NDIA’s communication with our community, partners, media, and the public

• Manage a team and multiple consultants

• Execute the current strategic communications plan while drafting an updated plan to match our growth

• Execute and update a brand strategy

• Create and update graphics, slides, and organization-wide materials 

• Write and edit blog posts and newsletters

• Review, edit, craft graphics, and format NDIA’s written publications 

• Actively seek out media opportunities

• Create talking points for media opportunities and presentations

• Support NDIA staff in refining their communication skills 

• Prep staff for media interviews and presentations and ensure consistent messaging

• Lead NDIA’s website refresh and rollout and manage the outside vendor working with NDIA on website design and development

• Support NDIA staff with additional programs as needed

• Execute communications activities for NDIA’s annual conference – Net Inclusion

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• At least three years of experience and demonstrated success in building and executing communication strategies

• At least three years of experience in high-level management positions

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Knowledge of Digital Inclusion and NDIA

• Experience with graphic design

• Able to work independently and with limited oversight

• People Management

• Budget Management

• Function at a high level on tight deadlines with changing priorities

• Excellent organizational and project management

Occasional Travel
You can expect to travel occasionally (about five times per year) within the United States for this position. Trips usually include an annual staff retreat, annual portfolio/team retreat, and annual Net Inclusion conference.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual Salary $95,000 – $110,000

• Insurance package including health, vision, dental, and life insurance

• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution

• Flexible Work Schedule

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

• Technology Stipend 

Diversity 

One of the greatest strengths of the digital inclusion field is the diversity of those doing the work and the people we serve. NDIA strives to reflect and support that diversity. Our work is made better when our team can draw on a wide range of personal experiences and backgrounds and when each team member is open to learning from the experiences of others, both internally and externally.

Zero Emissions Ports Campaign Manager

Fast Action on Super Pollutants Today

San Francisco, CA

Date Posted: 4/29/2024

The Opportunity
There is growing recognition that a critical part of solving the climate crisis will involve decarbonizing supply chains. In the United States, where goods movement through ports exceeds, on average, $500 billion each month, transitioning our ports and associated freight transit systems to zero emissions will be essential. 

Over the next two years, a confluence of factors will create an opportunity to push for broad-scale electrification of ports and port operations: (1) unprecedented rates of cargo at US ports, (2) the availability of significant amounts of federal funding for zero-emission transition efforts, and (3) increased awareness of the health impacts of port diesel emissions on vulnerable communities. The FAST Zero Emissions Ports Campaign is poised to help turbo-boost existing advocacy efforts by improving coordination and channeling resources effectively.

About the Organization
Fast Action on Super Pollutants Today (FAST) is an organization created to provide support to and increase capacity for advocates across the US working on campaigns to reduce super pollutants like methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons.

The Zero Emissions Ports campaign was co-created by representatives of community-based organizations across different port regions throughout the US and through engagement with a set of zero emission transportation funders, including the Pisces Foundation, Climate Imperative, ClimateWorks Foundation, and Tempest Advisors. With the goal of addressing key barriers to 100% electrification of the global transportation system, the strategy supports local organizing, regional and national coordination of zero emission initiatives, port leadership development, organizational capacity building, and broader movement building. 

About the Position
The Campaign Manager will play a critical role in coordinating the Zero Emissions Ports Campaign strategy in collaboration with established NGO partners. The Campaign Manager will connect and amplify advocacy efforts at different ports across the US and help direct resources from funders interested in supporting the work.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Implementation 
Work with partner NGOs on local, state, and federal initiatives to accelerate the transition to zero emissions ports, including:

• Convene key stakeholders to collectively train, provide technical assistance, and strategize

• Craft and deliver effective advocacy messages to policy-makers

• Track metrics on identified policy outcomes and other markers of progress

• Maintain an understanding of the needs and strengths of partner NGOs to share learnings and resources, and leverage success 

Grantmaking and Coordination

• Work with partner NGOs to help identify their capacity-building needs and connect them with additional grant writing support to apply for federal  funding

• Advise and coordinate with existing funders to align grant support with program priorities to more effectively address funding gaps and enhance the collaborative funding approach

• Support the FAST Initiative Officer with fundraising efforts by contributing to the development of outreach materials and participating in donor meetings

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience working on ports issues, with a broad understanding of the various stakeholders, technologies, and regulatory frameworks related to port operations

• Technical understanding of ports-related emission reductions and zero-emission transportation frameworks and technologies 

• Experience with advocacy campaigns and community engagement; experience with environmental justice issues at the community and policy levels preferred

Additionally, qualified candidates will have:

• The ability to understand, synthesize, and communicate about technical concepts with stakeholders of different backgrounds and levels of familiarity with port topics 

• Facilitation skills and the ability to manage strategic communications across a diverse set of stakeholders

• Strong project management skills

• The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team environment

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., sociology, political science, environmental policy, transportation, and/or energy systems) 

Compensation, Location, and Terms
This is a remote, full-time position housed at Possibility Labs, the fiscal sponsor of FAST.  The position reports to the FAST Initiative Officer. 

The starting annual salary range is $110,000-$120,000 depending on experience. This position is funded for 2 years with the goal of extension to 5 years based on funding availability.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes 20 days vacation, 14 standard holidays and 2 personal days, 12 sick days; medical, vision, dental for employees and dependents (enrollment effective on the hire date);
100% employer sponsored basic life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage; access to a 401K retirement plan; access to FSA and Commuter Benefits.

 The Ports Campaign Manager has the option to work from the FAST office in San Francisco, CA. We offer a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and personal growth.

Domestic travel is required on a monthly intermittent basis, approximately 5% time.

To Apply
CEA Recruiting is assisting FAST with this search. To be considered for the position, please use the link to submit a resume, a thoughtful cover letter, and salary expectations. https://forms.gle/SyE3BeM5Y6bM8w8t7

We know some strong candidates may not have all the qualifications listed above. If you have skills and experiences that we have not thought of and would be an asset to the role, please apply. 

We will begin reviewing applications around May 15th, and on a rolling basis thereafter. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early in the process. The position will remain posted until filled. You may contact search lead Tamara Evans tamara@ceaconsulting.com with questions, but please use only the website to submit your application materials. 

FAST encourages people of color, those from under-resourced communities, immigrants, LGBTQ+, and others with diverse backgrounds and with a variety of skills, experiences, and ideas. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies. For more information, visit www.cearecruiting.com. 

Communications and Marketing Strategist

Oregon Tilth

Remote

Date Posted: 4/29/2024

ABOUT US

Oregon Tilth is a leader in organic certification working to make our food and agriculture biologically sound and socially equitable. We are a fully remote company and welcome applicants from anywhere in the US to apply. At Oregon Tilth, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, embracing transferrable skills and experience.  We currently have an opening for a Communications and Marketing Strategist with a fun, dynamic team.

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING STRATEGIST

SUMMARY

The Communications and Marketing Strategist manages, produces, and implements comprehensive organizational marketing and communication strategies for Oregon Tilth.  The Communications and Marketing Strategist is responsible for leading and implementing strategic communications and marketing campaigns across multiple channels and platforms through stakeholder engagement strategies, primarily via Oregon Tilth’s communication channels to advance the Oregon Tilth mission.  In addition to strategic content ideation, resource development and implementation, the Communications and Marketing Strategist empowers clients by providing value-added expertise and leveraging the presence of the organization and organic by strategically engaging in partnerships, conversations, and events.  The Communications and Marketing Strategist works across the organization to ensure optimal communication is executed.  The position works closely with the Partnerships and Programs and Certification teams to further the reach of the organization and strategically ensure longevity of the brand and investment in organic.  The Communications and Marketing Strategist strategizes and spearheads organizational efforts and partnerships that further the national impact of the organization.

Special consideration will be given to candidates who have experience in, and an understanding of, food and agriculture policy.

All applicants must provide writing samples and/or a professional portfolio showcasing their talents.  Samples/portfolio must be provided on your resume or cover letter with an online link to the materials.

The is a fully remote, exempt level position.  The salary range for this position is $62,800.00 to $73,000.00 depending on experience.  The total pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, experience and training, location, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographical differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Oregon Tilth, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the posted pay range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  Oregon Tilth offers a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance; generous paid time off including paid volunteer time; employer matching contribution to retirement plan; and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team devoted to building a brighter food future for people and planet.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, design or related field

• Minimum of 4 years professional experience directly related to external communications and/or content marketing

• Extensive experience and working knowledge of design software, including Adobe Creative Suite, print publishing – including digital and pre-press design and production – web content management software (i.e. Wordpress management and development), and customer relationship email management (i.e., MailChimp)

• Extensive experience with social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, as well as associated marketing tools (i.e., Later, Hootsuite, etc.)

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including being a proactive self-starter with the ability to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement within the organization

• Demonstrated initiative in spearheading and leading projects aimed at enhancing organizational processes and performance

• Project management expertise

• Experience working in professional office environment

PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Experience in/understanding of food and agriculture policy

• Spanish language proficiency/fluency

• Creative and strategic thinker capable of project planning and implementation

• Ability to work as a member of a team, liaising with all organizational departments

• Excellent organizational, time management, coordination and planning skills

• Solid writing and editing skills for diverse audiences and purposes

• Possess strong attention to detail

Communications Director

NTEN

Remote

Date Posted: 4/29/2024

The Communications Director is part of a collaborative and diverse NTEN team. We are all inspired by and accountable to our mission, community, and each other. The Communications Director is the lead project manager and strategic leader across all organizational content and communications, including publications, marketing, and website content, prioritizing accessibility and reliability across our systems and content. The Communications Director position includes technical duties of editing the website and designing email marketing messages, project managing partners and contractors for publications and other deliverables, and engagement strategy duties like planning and implementing content across channels. The Communications Director reports to the CEO and will work closely with the IT Director, Senior Website Developer, and others on the program team and across the organization, as well as directly managing contractors as appropriate. 

All NTEN staff work remotely with flexible schedules from their homes. The Communications Director, like all staff, is expected to utilize internal communication and project management tools, including Slack (internal communication tool), Asana (collaborative project management tool), and Google Workspace (external communication, file storage, calendar), to ensure collaboration across time zones. 

Responsibilities

• Stay current on emerging technologies and their equitable use, including participating in industry events and networks and continuing professional development. 

• Steward NTEN’s brand and reputation, including style guide use and updates, and policies and practices for digital content and social media. 

• With support from Senior Web Development Manager, IT Director, and other appropriate staff, design and oversee the strategy for the NTEN website and other web presence, including content audits and management, feature and development roadmap management, and staff training or support. 

• Stay current on industry standards and practices for, as well as lead NTEN’s investments in, website and email marketing accessibility, user experience design, and email deliverability. 

• Create and oversee digital marketing strategy for programs, including organic and advertising traffic, email marketing, and asset development. 

• With review and development support from relevant staff, manage email marketing, including message planning, writing, production, sending, design, and list management in support of course and other program registration, NTC registration, and membership.

• Hire and manage freelancers and agencies as needed to achieve goals.

• With all other NTEN staff contribute to the planning and production of the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference, specifically managing digital and on-site design, graphics, and other artwork, email marketing and advertising promotion, attendee communications and engagement, and all printed signage.

• Embrace NTEN’s mission, values, and commitment to equity and liberation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nonprofit sector or related work experience preferred.

• 7+ years of communications, publications, research, or other subject matter experience preferred. 

• Demonstrated experience with digital accessibility and website development preferred.

• Demonstrated success with project management and product development timelines.

• Experience communicating and working with a distributed team.

• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with others on common goals and projects, including managing staff and contractors.

• Demonstrated success working independently to keep tasks and projects on track.

• Affinity for and interest in increasing skills with technology tools, including Google Workspace, Salesforce, and WordPress.

• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships.

NTEN has no physical office, but nearly half of the staff is in the Portland, OR, area. We hope to hire locally where in-person collaboration and support from the most team members is possible. Still, we are open to applicants based anywhere in the U.S. with the expectation that non-local applicants would potentially travel to Portland at most twice per year for staff planning. Domestic travel and extended hours will be required one week per year for the Nonprofit Technology Conference and may be required for other in-person events up to three times per year, depending upon the program. NTEN covers work-related travel costs.

Salary and benefits

This is a full-time (32 hours a week) position with a yearly starting salary of $65,000. 

NTEN operates on a four-day week, with all staff working Monday–Thursday only. 

NTEN provides quality benefits, including covering 100% of medical, dental, disability, and life insurance benefits; 401(k) with available matching contributions from NTEN; Flexible Spending Account; flexible work hours; and 24+ paid days off annually. In addition, as a fully remote team, we provide all staff with a laptop, additional monitor, other technology supplies, a stipend for home-office setup, and monthly stipends for internet costs.

NTEN focuses on professional development for all staff and is eager to hire someone interested in learning and developing their skills in this role. This position has no specific education, training, or certification requirements; we value lived and professional experience with digital literacy, inclusion, equity topics, program management, and community organizing. 

Our team and impact are made greater by the diversity of our staff. NTEN is an intentional, collaborative organization. Our values and commitment to equity and liberation guide our hiring, program design, community engagement, event planning, and beyond. Review Working at NTEN to learn more about our benefits and team.

How to apply

Please send us an email that includes the following:

1. A resume, job history, or LinkedIn URL.

2. A cover letter or message in the body of your email.

Your cover letter can be any length but should address your interest in NTEN’s mission and include information about previous experience or interest related to the above mentioned responsibilities. Applications will be reviewed as submitted, and all applicants will receive acknowledgment of their application or request for an interview as appropriate. NTEN is an equal-opportunity employer.

The selection process includes:

1. A short interview (approximately 30 minutes) with the CEO via Zoom; questions will be provided in advance.

2. A longer group interview (approximately 60 minutes) via Zoom with the CEO, IT Director, Senior Website Developer, and other team members; questions will be provided in advance.

No travel is required for the interview process. Accommodations can be made to support accessibility, including flexible scheduling, captioning, and other options upon request.

If you have questions about NTEN or this position, please email us.

Communications Director

Thousand Currents, Philanthropic Partnerships and Influence

Remote

Date Posted: 4/29/2024

As Communications Director at Thousand Currents, you will lead strategies that elevate our brand, uplift our movement partners, and ultimately influence approaches to funding grassroot groups and social movements in the Global South. Specifically, working as part of the Philanthropic Partnerships and Influence (PPI) team, and reporting to VP of Philanthropic Partnerships and Influence, the Communications Director will:

• Work with the VP of PPI to develop a comprehensive communications strategy and implement a communications plan in service to our mission and aligned to our narrative change strategy.

• Successfully develop and implement a communications fund strategy that produces a sustained, informed, and energized donor base to support Thousand Currents’ work, specifically driving awareness of and engagement with our work in mobilizing resources and influencing practices for climate justice, economic justice, and food sovereignty movements. 

• Work in collaboration with the team, design, develop, and distribute content that reaches our target audiences. 

• Oversee the creation, curation, and promotion of all written and visual content, inclusive of online (website, blog, and social media), print, and email marketing. 

• Advance Thousand Currents’ position as a thought leader through platforms that expand our sphere of influence and “turn up the volume” on critical conversations in the philanthropic sector. Leverage the collective brain power of organizational leaders. 

• Manage media relations, including press releases, earned media placement, crisis communications, and designation and preparation of messengers for response to media and press requests.

• Supervise, coach, and build the capacity of the Communications team, composed of specialists in digital media, graphic design, and visual storytelling. Facilitate team in setting department-wide and individual goals, creating work plans, and ensuring monitoring, learning, and reporting of key activities. 

• Manage external vendors and consultants, inclusive of copywriters, web designers, photographers, videographers, public relations, and social media and email marketing platforms. 

• Serve as a primary steward of Thousand Currents’ brand, ensuring consistency of brand positioning and messaging across all channels and audiences. Manage the usage of style guide, key messages, templates, and other communications assets, updating as needed. 

• Create and institute mechanisms for internal communications for cross-team and cross-departmental information sharing and learning. 

• As a staff member, contribute to a team culture of collaboration, innovation, and experimentation that fosters our collective personal and professional learning and growth. 

• Manage crisis communications and serve as on the record spokesperson as needed.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a passionate advocate for Thousand Currents’ mission and values. You believe in the power of leveraging relationships and resources in order to strengthen social movements worldwide. You thrive on a team that values courage, humility, experimentation, creative collaboration, and recognition of our interdependence. 

• You are a visionary and versatile communications leader. You bring at least 10 years of experience, including at least 3 years at the director-level, in communications roles that advance nonprofit, philanthropic, or other mission-driven work, ideally in a global context. You are knowledgeable of best practices and new approaches to brand building and communications.  

• You are a strategic thinker with the ability to implement tactically. You are skilled in translating high-level strategy into tangible activities and goals. You leverage the wisdom of others, along with resources and insights from the field, when making strategic decisions. You are intentional in conducting experiments to test out and analyze the impact of communications.

• You are a generative writer and editor with a nuanced understanding of narrative. You are skilled in producing high-impactful stories and content for print, web, email, and external relations (e.g. media placement, thought leadership.) You articulate the “why” behind an organization’s work and develop narratives that influence and impact a range of audience. 

• You are an attuned people manager who leverages individuals’ strengths and promotes teamwork. You build strong teams, coach direct and indirect reports, and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability. You ensure that roles are clear, set clear success metrics, and develop others to realize their full potential. 

• You are a thoughtful relationship builder who develops rapport easily and inspires trust. You have a warm, energetic, and authentic personality that translates to building lasting relationships with a range of personalities. You communicate and connect across cultural, regional, and political differences, and operate from a place of deep respect for others. 

• You are a well-organized and resourceful project manager. You are experienced in leading multiple projects with concurrent deadlines. You are skilled at building processes and systems, and strategically leverage limited resources to create the biggest impact. You are knowledgeable of commonly used communications technologies e.g., Asana, HootSuite, Mailchimp, Salesforce, and/or similar tools. 

• You are a flexible, mature, and helpful team member. You are at home in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with the ability to stay focused and nimble in the face of growth and change. You adapt to changing circumstances, pitch in where needed, and bring strong judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.  

The following qualifications are appreciated, but not required:

• Experience working at a mission-driven media company, communications agency, or start-up that works on progressive social issues. 

• Working knowledge in any of Thousand Currents’ core themes (climate justice, economic justice, food sovereignty) and program locations (Asia, Africa, Latin America.)

• Working knowledge of the philanthropic sector, with curiosity in approaches aimed at creating a more enabling environment for movement work.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands of this position are light with the expectation that the staff person can exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.  Physical demands are in excess of those of sedentary work. The position requires frequent computer use at a workstation. As Thousand Currents staff work in a number of locations and come together for meetings on occasion, all staff must be able to travel by car and plane to meetings at locations nationally and internationally. Availability to travel and maintenance of a valid passport is required. Thousand Currents will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description and its physical requirements will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.  Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Thousand Currents is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions.

HOW TO APPLY: Please apply with your resume and a thoughtful cover letter that answers the question “Why are you interested in Thousand Currents and the Communications Director position?” We strive to reply to all applications within 2-4 weeks. 

Communications Director

PEAK Grantmaking

Remote

Date Posted: 4/29/2024

PEAK Grantmaking is a nonprofit membership association serving 8,000 philanthropy professionals who specialize in grants management and 550 contributing member organizations. Our members come together to form a vibrant community that advances shared leadership and learning across the philanthropic sector. PEAK creates space for members to learn from each other and bring innovation to their communities. As an organization with members working at the nexus of craft and impact in an evolving philanthropic sector, PEAK is leading the charge in embracing values-based grantmaking. 

PEAK’s Communications Director provides strategic leadership, implementation, management, and hands-on execution of the organization’s communications, marketing, publications, and brand experiences. The Director will guide the organization’s outreach and messaging to its members, the profession, and the larger field of philanthropy.

The Communications Director is an accomplished leader who will strategize, develop, and execute an integrated multi-faceted communications program for PEAK that includes multiple online platforms, digital marketing, executive communications, marketing, publications and media relations. The Communications Director will be responsible for positioning and promoting PEAK’s unique value proposition and brand to its members and the field; developing and delivering high-value publications and resources; optimizing the PEAK experience; and building PEAK’s reputation as an investor brand for philanthropy. This role requires someone who thrives in a truly collaborative environment and can approach the communications function from a holistic perspective.

The Communications Director will serve on PEAK’s senior leadership team. This position reports to the Chief Strategy Officer, works closely with the CEO and COO, and supervises the five-member Communications Team.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority

Key duties and responsibilities include:

Communications and Media

• Direct integrated multi-channel programs, including digital platforms, email, social networks and website content, direct mail, and media relations

• Amplify PEAK’s brand both internally and externally, and ensure that organizational messaging consistently strengthens PEAK’s reputation as an investor brand for philanthropy

• Increase PEAK’s visibility through regular placements in high-value media outlets 

• Strategically collaborate with other nonprofits and fellow philanthropy-supporting organizations to emphasize PEAK’s thought leadership, unique perspective, and vibrant community

• Provide strategic communications counsel and tactical support to

• the Membership & Community Engagement team to showcase PEAK’s value proposition to current and prospective members and develop a robust membership pipeline 

• the Knowledge & Learning team to promote high-value knowledge resources and convenings

• the Partnerships team in building and supporting relationships with partner organizations and in the development of campaigns and initiatives  

• the Operations team to create and implement plans that foster open internal communications practices and culture

• the cross-functional team that plans and executes PEAK’s annual convening

• staff who are engaged in development-centered planning and engagement

• Provide counsel and support for executives, board, and staff on all communications matters 

• Develop and pursue byline opportunities

• Maintain a pulse on emerging trends in strategic communications and new media, and adapt PEAK’s communications strategies and practices accordingly 

• Manage and execute website improvements that enhance the community experience 

• Oversee communications aspects of all organizational initiatives

Publications and Marketing 

• Serve as brand champion to ensure a consistent and compelling brand experience 

• Lead content publishing programs to deliver practical insights and thought leadership

• Lead the content development and publication of weekly and monthly articles (PEAK’s Insights program) curated and contributed by members of the PEAK community, sector partners, and staff

• Lead the content development and publication of PEAK newsletters

• Identify and ensure ongoing roadmap of optimizations to PEAK’s online user experience across platforms

• Design and implement engaging content strategy for the PEAK website

• Institute next-level SEO practices to make content discoverable to our target audiences 

• Lead strategies for LinkedIn engagement 

• Strategize, steward, and creative-direct multimedia initiatives

• Oversee marketing aspects of all organizational programs and initiatives

Management and Leadership

• Develop, steward, and evaluate an annual communications plan and budget to support the Communications team and the entire organization

• Collaborate with the senior leadership team, board, and cross-departmental staff to ensure cohesion across all team efforts and communications strategies

• Lead PEAK’s internal communications program in collaboration with the Operations and senior leadership teams

• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders and funders to help PEAK Grantmaking reach its strategic and financial goals

• Exercise fiscal responsibility to develop departmental and program budgets and control expenditures

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies including interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; and addressing complaints and resolving problems within the communications team

• Promote, identify, and implement professional development opportunities for the Communications team

• Promote a people-first culture that fosters passion for PEAK’s mission, cooperation, open and frequent communication, teamwork, and a common organizational vision

• Incorporate equity and inclusion into work assignments and department efforts, while continually building personal knowledge and experience in these areas

• Work to actively identify and address organizational issues and opportunities for growth for staff, teams, and PEAK as a whole

Requirements and Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience and demonstrated success in directing, developing, implementing, and sustaining a high-performing communications program for a mission-driven organization. Philanthropy and nonprofit experience is a plus. 

• 5+ years of team leadership and supervisory experience of staff and vendor-partners

• A deeply collaborative leader with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications as a strategic practice

• Demonstrated brand leadership with experience in strategy, development, and management

• Proven experience with developing and implementing effective audience segmentation campaigns

• Strong cross-channel writing and editing skills, with a keen understanding of brand voice 

• Proven publications experience in thematic visioning, content plan development, editorial and creative direction, and working collaboratively with an extensive production team of staff, members, partners, and vendors 

• Adept at harnessing business and channel analytics to inform data-driven decision-making

• Results-driven marketer with track record of deploying cross-channel campaigns to drive awareness, engagement, and conversion

• Adept at media relations, with record of successful editorial placements

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and priorities effectively and professionally in a fast-paced environment 

• Ability to work in a remote office and to lead a virtual and geographically diverse team

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, project management, and budgeting

• Discretion and sound judgment on setting and adjusting priorities

• Flexible, resourceful, innovative, and self-motivated

• Experience and proficiency in using collaborative project management, communications, and content management systems, such as Asana, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, etc.

• Ability to travel is required. Travel for this position could include attending the annual convening, staff retreats, board meetings, and member events

Compensation

A comprehensive salary and benefits package will be offered. The starting salary range for this position is $115,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience.

Location and Work Environment

This position is fully remote. PEAK staff work at home, on the road, or in a satellite location for all or part of the regular workweek. You will use software and video conferencing to collaborate and stay connected with staff and PEAK members. 

PEAK is committed to helping staff members face the demands of juggling work, family, and personal obligations by offering a four-day, 32-hour workweek from April through August. This schedule provides staff with increased flexibility, allowing PEAK to maintain a progressive and productive work environment. It is a universal employee benefit. As a lean organization, it is important to create a culture at work that supports staff being at their best for each other and our community. This shorter schedule aligns with PEAK’s values by aiming to enhance work-life balance, creating better work practices, and supporting a human-centered work culture while ensuring that business operations continue efficiently.

Equal opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles of PEAK Grantmaking, where employment and promotion opportunities are based on individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category as established under law.

PEAK is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, PEAK will take any required steps to ensure that candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application and interview process. Please submit your requests through the application form. Note that all applicants invited to interview will be provided with a list of potential questions in advance of meeting with PEAK team members.

Similarly, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable staff members with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment at PEAK.

Communications Director

Economic Security Project

Remote

Date Posted: 4/29/2024

Position Summary

The Communications Director for the Economic Security Project (ESP) will spearhead communication initiatives that elevate ESP as a leader in the progressive economic space. The Communications Director will craft and implement communication strategies targeting ESP's key audiences to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, cultivate thought leadership, and amplify ESP's brand through media relations. The Director will pitch stories, manage media relationships, and coordinate rapid response strategies, working closely with the Vice President of Communications and External Affairs to uphold ESP's messaging consistency and advance key narratives to win the campaigns and policies to build an economy that works for all. Additionally, the Communications Director will manage a team of three communications and digital experts. 

By leveraging digital channels and optimizing content distribution, the Director will maximize ESP’s impact to advance ESP’s narratives among a nascent general audience. The Communication Director’s ability to lead under pressure and foster a collaborative remote-first environment will drive ESP's communication success.

About Us 

We believe in an America where everyone has the freedom and stability required to thrive. 

We are strongest when people are the authors of their own lives. But the inequalities in wealth and power created by bad actors, structural racism, and outdated ideas on how the economy should work have left us all more insecure and less resilient. We can make a different set of choices. 

The Economic Security Project advocates for ideas that build economic power for all Americans. We legitimize bold ideas by supporting cutting-edge research and elevating champions, win concrete policy victories for the communities that need to see change now, and provoke the conventional wisdom to shift what’s considered possible. Our team of academics, organizers, practitioners and culture makers disburse grants, run issue campaigns, develop creative interventions and research products, and convene to encourage investment and action from others. 

We pick our fights based on our analysis of where strategic mobilization of people and resources could turn emerging trends into concrete policies. Our current efforts include putting cash into people’s pockets with a guaranteed income and policies like the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit; and keeping corporations out of them by checking the unprecedented concentration of economic power with antimonopoly action. We believe these fights will get us closer to a world where families can pay the heating bills and make the rent, where consumers have choices and small businesses, a fighting chance. A future where we all have a chance not to just survive, but thrive with dignity. 

Our Track Record 

We’ve convened thousands in briefings, workshops, and marquee events to strategize and set the agenda for a more just political economy. We passed policies in over seven states to modernize the tax code, won over $1 trillion in checks for families in response to the pandemic, and spearheaded the federal fight for a guaranteed income for kids in the form of the expanded Child Tax Credit. These cash-based policies reduced poverty in the middle of a recession, in the words of one observer, “defying gravity”. 

And we’ve built the field by investing over $25 million directly into groundbreaking research; pilots and task forces; coalitions and campaigns; new initiatives and organizations; and trend-setting narrative and cultural interventions to advance racial and economic justice and reset the conversation. As a result, ideas that were once considered impossible are now at the center of a vision for an economy where people are the authors of their own lives. 

We’ve worked alongside thousands across the country exercising political muscle, moral imagination, and on-the-ground experimentation. It’ll take this and so much more in the years ahead; we are in a broader fight for a multiracial democracy and an economy that works for all. Our task is to deliver and we’re looking for talent to join us in the fight. 

Our Team and Culture

Our successes are due in large part to the diverse team we’ve assembled from a wide range of fields – from campaigners to policymakers to activists to academics. We’re building an organization that supports and resources our staff to drive forward work that is critical to our mission. 

We are committed to creating a best-in-class staff experience that promotes growth and performance, which requires a culture of active problem-solving, feedback, communication, and accountability. As a fully remote organization, ESP staff can work from anywhere in the country. We actively support and encourage people taking time away from work, including two weeks of full office closures and a six-week sabbatical at 5 years of service, in addition to our standard PTO. You can find more information on our full benefits offerings below.

Our internal work is deeply rooted in our values around diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that our policies and processes are equitable and informed by a wide range of lived experiences. We invest in our people’s professional development and promote regular conversations about career goals and growth opportunities. We provide opportunities to come together in person for both strategic planning and relationship-building, and we’re always up to take a game of trivia a little too seriously.

Responsibilities        

Public Affairs 

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies aligned with ESP’s campaign objectives, coordinating with ESP’s federal campaigns team to ensure a cohesive and impactful messaging approach

• Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders including congressional offices, government officials, and policymakers to strategically align advocacy efforts with campaign messaging and organizational goals

• Analyze and assess public policy developments to anticipate potential impacts on ESP's operations and objectives, informing proactive strategies and responses

Media Relations:

• Drive high-impact media relations strategies by securing placements in national, state, and local news outlets, amplifying ESP's narrative and campaign messages

• Own earned media tactics for organizational initiatives, campaigns and field building initiatives and to develop the overarching ESP narrative

• Cultivate, develop, and maintain a proactive relationship with media of all kinds – including national, regional, and local media outlets, freelance reporters, and the trade press – to help advance ESP campaign and advocacy efforts. 

• Manage rapid response opportunities; identifying plan of action, message, and crisis control if needed, in conjunction with the Vice President of Communications and External Affairs

• Manage the preparation of principals for media interviews to help ensure key messages are consistently conveyed

• Engage media in ESP’s robust events calendar, leveraging events to cultivate relationships, build sources, and educate the media on ESP’s issue areas, coordinating with the events team to invite and host members of the media at relevant ESP events

• Develop and execute earned media campaigns and communication strategies to win campaigns, advance field building initiatives, and grow the brand recognition of ESP and campaigns that position ESP as a leader in the progressive economic space, reaching diverse audiences including funders, influencers, and media outlets. 

• Cultivate and promote thought leadership initiatives featuring ESP leaders through drafting and editing speeches, emails, media appearances, webinars, and events.

• Strategize brand development by expanding ESP’s reputation as a source on issue areas, identifying opportunities for brand positioning, and effective issue advocacy.

Editorial, Narrative Change, and Storytelling:

• Collaborate with the Director of Narrative Strategy to develop and popularize powerful messages, storylines, and narratives, translate complex ideas into compelling stories

• Identify potential partnerships with relevant influencers, organizations, and platforms to amplify ESP's digital reach and impact.

• Manage and train spokespeople both internally and externally to ensure message consistency and alignment with organizational goals.

• Write creatively in a range of formats: media pitches, press releases, statements, op-eds, speeches, organizational narratives, memos, and proposals.

• Exercise editorial leadership to foster writing within the communications department, editing content for digital channels, including website, social media, blogs, and email newsletters, ensuring alignment with organizational messaging and goals.

Management and Leadership:

• Manage and mentor a team of three (press strategists and digital strategist) in order to align on strategy across numerous issue areas and mediums, overseeing production and editorial schedules

• Manage multiple high-profile projects across a matrixed organization, working collaboratively with various key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support various initiatives

• Manage relationships with external agencies, consultants, and other partners to support communication efforts

• Support the development of digital communications strategies to enhance ESP's online presence, engage target audiences, and drive traffic to the organization's digital platforms.

• Manage the editorial calendar of the organization, overseeing workflow and details of communications projects and deliverables to ensure a steady and timely flow of high-level work product

• Work with the Digital Strategist to create a system to analyze and report digital performance metrics, and evaluate the effectiveness of digital communications efforts, to allow for data-driven recommendations for optimization

Experience and Qualifications 

• 8-10 years of progressive experience leading communications, public affairs, or another field related to the role (media relations, journalism, etc.)

• Strong knowledge of the media industry and how to maximize existing media contacts/relationships

• Previous experience managing communication strategies and working with organizational stakeholders

• Previous experience managing and mentoring staff and a small team 

Desired Attributes/Skills 

• Project Management: Ability to lead multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and motivate others to stay on task.

• Strategic Thinking: able to understand complex technologies, business models, and political strategies and distill them into simple, compelling storylines 

• Fast-Paced & Nimble: able to handle high-pressure and complicated situations with poise

• Collaborative & Proactive Leadership: Ability to lead and take initiative confidently while also taking direction well as part of a collaborative team across a remote-first environment

• Writing Abilities: Solid research, proofreading, editing, and creative writing skills with an attention to detail

• Technical Experience: Experience with G Suite, Slack, and MuckRack

• A good sense of humor!

Work Environment

The Economic Security Project is a virtual office with staff across the country.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $129K to $158K. The final salary will depend on experience and location. This role includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

ESP provides a robust benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical, vision, dental insurance with premiums fully covered for employees and their dependents

• Worker’s Compensation

• Long and short term disability insurance

• Basic Life Insurance with a 50K maximum

• 401K with up to a 3% match

• Full office closures for Summer & Winter breaks

• PTO: 136 vacation hours, 80 sick leave hours, 9 standard holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 20 hours of volunteer leave

• 6-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of full-time service

• Connectivity and home office stipends, and wellness use bonuses (taxable)

• Annual professional development budget

• Organization-provided computer or $50/month bonus for employees who choose to use their own

• Access to commuter and flexible spending accounts

Because the Economic Security Project values a diverse and representative workplace, people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, and people of all gender identities are strongly encouraged to apply. ESP is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

Audio/Video Director

Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin

Date Posted: 4/29/2024

Wisconsin Watch seeks an experienced, passionate journalist to create, direct and produce concise, compelling audio and video reports that deliver trustworthy, independent, nonpartisan local news to audiences we’re not reaching now.

Audio reports will be distributed through commercial and public radio stations across Wisconsin, including areas with few local news sources and low access to high-speed broadband. Video shorts will be distributed through Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and other social networks, serving audiences that get their news primarily via mobile devices.

As a key election battleground state, Wisconsin draws enormous volumes of political advertising and propaganda, much of it spreading false or misleading information. Wisconsin Watch counters that with fair, honest and transparent government reporting, investigative reporting and fact-checking to help people make informed decisions. We seek someone with the skills to bring the key findings of this reporting to audiences that have few sources of accurate local news and information. We’re also looking for someone with the creativity to share these stories in a compelling way.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Work with reporters and editors to shape high-quality audio reports summing up fact-check findings and key news of the week.

• Communicate with commercial and public radio news directors to distribute audio news reports and fact checks on a regular schedule.

• Produce compelling video shorts that highlight the findings of important news stories and fact checks.

• Coach reporters in recording high-quality interviews and sound for audio reports.

• Shoot, assign, edit and assemble video, photographs and graphics for video reports.

• Discern the best stories to feature in our audio and video highlights from our daily and weekly news reports, including investigative stories, follow-ups, fact-checks, newsletter content, and wire service reports.

• Take part in news meetings, identifying stories with strong audio and social video potential, and working with editors and reporters to produce, write and direct these reports.

• Oversee development and launch of new audio and video offerings, working with our audience director to ensure meaningful engagement with target audiences.

• Arrange, record, direct, and produce interviews in both studio and field settings, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

• Assist in promoting and marketing audio and video reports and shows, including creating synopses, social media content, and working with news distribution partners.

• Work with partners to have audio reports translated into Spanish for distribution to Spanish-language radio stations.

Qualifications

• Training and experience in journalism or a related field. Commitment to our standards, including the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics.

• Experience producing video content for digital platforms.

• Experience producing audio content for radio and digital platforms.

• Strong editorial decision-making skills.

• Understanding of web technology, CMS (content management system) systems, digital video, digital audio, live streaming, video editing, and web analytics.

• Excellent communication skills, online and in person, with the community and fellow journalists.

• Working knowledge of various social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.

• Experience collaborating on scripts for a variety of audio and video projects, including podcast series, would be a plus.

Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit news company providing trustworthy reporting that investigates problems, explores solutions and serves the public. Our mission is to strengthen the quality of community life and self-government in Wisconsin by providing people with the knowledge they need to navigate their lives, drive forward solutions and hold those with power accountable. We pursue the truth through accurate, fair, independent, rigorous, nonpartisan reporting. We value transparency, collaboration, innovation and a spirit of public service. These priorities guide our investigations, which
expose wrongdoing and deficiencies, explore solutions to problems and bear witness to those in vulnerable circumstances. The same values guide our training of the next generation of journalists.

Location: The audio/video director should be located in Wisconsin, preferably in the greater Madison or greater Milwaukee areas.

Salary and benefits: Wisconsin Watch offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including generous vacation (five weeks) plus holiday time (six days of your choosing), paid sick days, paid family and caregiver leave, subsidized medical and dental premiums, vision coverage, short term and long term disability, self-funded 403(b) retirement plan and more.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by May 10, 2024.

To apply: Please submit a PDF of your resume and answer some brief questions in this application form. If you’d like to chat about the job before applying, contact Kristina Spinelli at kspinelli@wisconsinwatch.org.

Wisconsin Watch embraces anti-racism, diversity and inclusiveness in its journalism, training activities, hiring practices and workplace operations. The complex issues we face as a society require respect for different viewpoints. Race, class, generation, gender and geography all affect point of view. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities.

Communications Specialist

Office of Sustainability & Environment, City of Seattle

Seattle, WA

Date Posted: 4/25/2024

THE DEPARTMENT

The Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) develops and implements citywide environmental policies and programs that propel our city toward a sustainable, equitable, and carbon neutral future. OSE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The sustainability and environmental fields have often failed to reflect the experiences and identities of people affected by their decisions and outcomes, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Immigrants, Refugees, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people. We strongly encourage people with these identities or from other marginalized communities to apply. 

THE JOB

Have you been looking for a job that links both your personal drive to combat environmental injustice and slow the impact of climate change with your broad professional communication skills? OSE is recruiting a Communication Specialist to join our team in a Sunset role (full-time budgeted position until 12/19/26). This is a small team where you will wear many hats and your drive and ability to create content will be valued. We are looking for an innovative thinker with lived or learned experience with environmental justice inequity. You will support OSE staff and leadership, leaders from other City departments as well as the Mayor’s Office and City Council.

Your work will focus on three key areas:

Strategic Communications – Using a racial equity lens, you will develop and implement consistent communication strategies to educate the public about key City policies and programs related to environmental justice and climate change.

Public Engagement – Represent OSE and the City publicly on matters related to environmental justice and climate change policies and programs, such as events, media inquiries, complaints, and to promote OSE programs.

Program Management – Develop, implement, and evaluate OSE’s communications program using key performance indicators and analytics to track and measure communication campaign effectiveness. Provide strategic advice to OSE staff regarding communications strategy and program implementation.

Job Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, you are committed to:

• Applying a racial equity and social justice lens to all communications and strategies.

• Listening and sharing information based on the needs of OSE and the audience.

• Supporting language access, video, infographics, and other means to share information with audiences whose first language is not English.

To be effective in this role, you have displayed your ability to:

• Write and edit communications for a variety of audiences and based on time available.

• Create and use graphic design to enhance engagement and understanding.

• Serve as OSE’s subject matter expert on digital outreach, mobile optimization, and platform management.

• Understand the “big picture” and manage an editorial calendar, strategically forecasting and planning communications to synchronize with events, announcements, and opportunities to boost OSE programs. 

• Build relationships with City communications professionals and local media.

• Function agilely when priorities change and/or deliverables require quick action.

Qualifications

In addition to the skills and abilities listed above, this job requires the following or a combination of experience, training, and education that provides an equivalent background to perform the job:

Three years of experience in outreach, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field involving the preparation and distribution of presentations and collateral

OR

Two years of experience in outreach, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field involving the preparation and distribution of presentations and collateral and an associate degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs or a related field

OR

One year of experience in outreach, public relations, marketing, journalism, or a related field involving the preparation and distribution of presentations and collateral and a bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs or a related field

Additional Information

This is a Sunset position (full-time benefited job which is budgeted until 12/19/26) and is classified as Public Relations Specialist, the salary range is $34.47 – $ 40.08 per hour. 

Starting November 1, 2022, City employees will work two days a week in the office.

The City of Seattle recognizes that every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Please complete the online application fully and attach:

• A pdf of your current resume

• A cover letter highlighting your interest in this job and the work you have done that aligns most closely with it.

• Please also include 2-5 examples of the following 

  • Concise writing for the public

  • Social media communications

  • Writing on behalf of an organization or using another person’s voice

  • Graphic design or video

  • Communications plan

  • Do not include academic research

Questions? Contact Kate Moore at kate.moore@seattle.gov

This position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LBGTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Senior Digital and Content Communications Associate

Congressional Progressive Caucus Center

Remote

Date Posted: 4/24/2024

About The Congressional Progressive Caucus Center

The Congressional Progressive Caucus Center (the CPC Center) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that identifies and develops solutions to build a more just, equitable, and resilient nation. Our network brings together policy experts, community leaders, organizers, and advocates to build people-led, cutting-edge policy.

Position Description 

The Senior Digital and Content Communications Associate manages the Center's digital strategies. This position will oversee the design, production, and measurement across our digital channels and help shape our voice. An ideal candidate will be creative, able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and have experience working in digital spaces. 

The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with our program team and partners across the movement to expand our digital reach. This position’s main responsibilities include managing CPCC’s digital presence, including website, social media, graphics, videos, publications, and more for external and internal stakeholders. This position will serve as a key partner to program directors and be expected to actively participate in meetings with the organization's leadership team.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to build and grow our digital footprint and foster collaboration toward common goals. You will proactively spot opportunities to advance the Center's strategic vision through digital spaces. You are entrepreneurial in overcoming obstacles, flexible to changing priorities, and ready to meet challenges and opportunities as they emerge. Finally, you recognize the roles race, gender, and other identities play in shaping working people's experiences and are deeply committed to dismantling these structural barriers.

Primary Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, the Senior Digital and Content Communication Associate will be responsible for the following areas: 

Web & Email (40%)

• Serves as the day-to-day project manager of our website(s) and online presence, including identifying opportunities to improve the website look and feel, refreshing our website(s) and branding, keeping content fresh and adding new content, and other tasks.

• Assists with writing, editing, and distributing our content across the website and email platforms.

• Develops and leads the organization's email list for strategic, solid communication with external stakeholders and events with a growth mindset. 

• Develops advocacy and digital communication strategies in consultation with key program staff and stakeholders. 

Creative Design (30%)

• Creates, plans, and executes the design and layout of reports, publications, and more in consultation with program team members.

• Uses creative tools, including video, visual, and audio, to create and tell the stories of the Center's work and the movement's policy priorities; this includes conceptualizing and producing original videos, highlighting videos from events and briefings, and graphics.

Social Media (20%)

• Manages, develops, and curates our social media presence for the organization and works with the program team to create engaging content. 

• Monitors social media trends, including developments in design, platforms, strategy, and innovation, to stay relevant and effective.

Administrative (10%)

• Identifies and reports on key metrics for email, website, social media, and other digital performance to key audiences. In consultation with the Chief of Staff and other team members, creates and executes plans to grow our digital reach. 

• Trains and assists staff on the tools used to create digital communications products, including capturing video and photographic content.

• Performs other duties as assigned; the omission of specific duties does not preclude the Chief of Staff from assigning duties logically related to this position.

Qualifications

To be successful in this job, you will excel in six areas:

• Independently manages a high volume of work efficiently: You can create a system to prevent tasks from slipping through the cracks, juggle competing demands, and prioritize without sacrificing quality. You can plan backward to meet deadlines and ask for help when needed. 

• Strategic Planner: You develop mission-driven plans to reach target audiences and achieve results, including advocacy campaigns, and have experience with communication strategies to promote organizational and policy goals.

• Strong digital strategy and social media: You are proficient in video editing, website editing and creation, graphics, social media, and more. 

• Team player: You work well within diverse groups and across teams to achieve common goals.

• Commitment to racial equity and social justice: You recognize the role of race, income, age, immigration status, and other identities in shaping disparities among working people, and you consistently amplify community voices to advocate for more equitable policy solutions. You recognize how your identities show up at work and welcome, reflect on, and act on feedback with an eye toward continuous learning about race, ability, and other lines of difference.

• Writer: You can edit written products quickly and with impeccable attention to detail, particularly on digital platforms. 

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications: 

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible work experience, ideally working in digital communications, organizing, campaigns, or with Congressional lawmakers. 

• Digesting and communicating policy content and working effectively with program staff.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience crafting, leading, and implementing a strategic digital communications plan and social media channels.

• Working knowledge of Google Suite applications.

• You are proficient in Adobe, Squarespace, Canva, EveryAction, video editing and production, and social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and others. You also have experience growing a social media footprint.

• Strong design skills, including the ability to create graphics for social media, layout attractive and professional reports and fact sheets, and develop other graphic design products as needed.

• Some experience in digital storytelling and narrative change campaigns told ethically is preferred but not required. 

• Some experience developing and executing advocacy communications strategies to support and promote organizational and policy goals.

• A Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience is preferred. 

Core Competencies

• Commitment to centering anti-racism and equity in work. 

• Ability to build meaningful relationships and work collaboratively with diverse staff members and partners.

• Flexibility mindset and nimbleness to changing work 

• Proactive and creative problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional project management and time management skills.

• Strong communication skills through writing, speaking, and active listening.

• A commitment to a high standard of work product, deadline-driven timeliness, attention to detail, and driving towards results. 

• Ability to perform well under pressure in a small organization with a fast-paced, multitasking environment.

Key Relationships

This position will report to the Chief of Staff and work closely with all program teams.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $77,514 - $81,002. Salary is based on experience and is consistent with the CPC Center’s compensation framework. 

We offer excellent benefits, including 20 annual paid vacation days, 10 sick days, one (1) personal day per month, and additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1; a 5 percent 401(k) match, 100 percent employer-covered health, dental and vision insurance for the employee, generous paid parental leave, and other benefits consistent with the Employee Handbook and a Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is within an NPEU-represented bargaining unit where specific terms and conditions of employment are subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

FLSA Classification: Exempt, full-time

Location

The position is located in Washington, DC. Only candidates who live in/around Washington, DC, or are willing to relocate there, will be considered. 

Commitment to Diversity

The CPC Center is an equal opportunity, fair chance employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior history of arrest or conviction, caregiver status, or other categories protected by law. 

Marketing and Communications

Good+Foundation

New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA

Date Posted: 4/23/2024

Good+Foundation is a leading national non-profit that works to dismantle multi-generational poverty by pairing tangible goods with innovative services for low-income fathers, mothers, and caregivers, creating an upward trajectory for the whole family. The organization partners intensively with a vetted network of social service programs to pair goods – such as cribs, car seats, and diapers – with counseling, employment assistance, co-parenting classes, and more. With operations in New York City and Los Angeles, Good+Foundation has provided more than $112 million in essential goods since 2001. In recent years, Good+Foundation has added a Family Cash grants microgrants program to its in-kind donation model, providing more than $1.1 million in cash assistance to date. Visit www.goodplusfoundation.org for more information.

Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement, the Marketing and Communications Manager will take a data-informed approach to their work, and will develop media strategy and performance metrics for a suite of marcomms that includes social media, website, fundraising assets, donor and board reports, prepared remarks, video, and earned media. This position is a great opportunity for marketing and communications professionals who are seeking greater responsibility and want to step into a managerial role. The MarComms Manager will be attuned to giving equal weight to Good+Foundation’s mission, impact, and thought leadership while fulfilling branding and marketing deliverables for our donors.

The Manager will oversee the work of the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator, whose responsibilities include executing on the organization’s social media and email marketing operations as well as handling website updates and assisting design requests. The Manager will work cross-functionally, as this position is critical to meeting the overall financial and

external-relations goals of the organization. The Marketing and Communications Manager can expect to take the lead when appropriate opportunities arise for product drives and media placement (examples: infant formula shortage, diaper tax activism, etc.).

The Marketing and Communications Manager will have duties related to collaborating with PR and publicity consultants for high-profile fundraising and branding events. Further, in consultation with the VP, Advancement, s/he/they will provide and uphold standards for internal- and external-facing communications as well as manage the pipeline for marketing and communications projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop marketing and communications strategy that positions Good+ in the national conversation about poverty eradication and father engagement

• Oversee the work and portfolio of the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator who is responsible for the organization's website, social media, and online giving campaigns, among other duties

• Support Social Media and Marketing Coordinator with graphic design needs and requests

• Provide support for and/or write press releases, talking points, and marketing copy, as needed

• Take the lead on longer-form content pieces (examples include the annual report, corporate decks, etc.)

• Oversee all marketing materials produced by the internal team and outside designers, including video producers, to ensure consistent branding and messaging and address brand breakdowns in real time

• Establish practices and accountability measures for ideating and fulfilling internal and external media and communications requests

• In collaboration with VP of Advancement, manage an external PR team, as needed, to develop messaging for events as well as brand and thought-leadership positioning

• Ensure that social media and marketing opportunities are assessed through a data-informed process, including engagement metrics and open rates

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years professional experience managing communications and/or marketing projects, including social media accounts for an organization, company, or brand

• Familiarity with video production

• Experience with website management with a focus on user experience

• Familiarity with fundraising communications

• Exceptional skills in copy-editing and setting copy standards

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and social media tools

• Graphic design experience using Adobe Suite, Canva, or other design software

• Proven sensitivity to written and spoken voice in preparing remarks for Founder and CEO for public-facing events

• Knowledge of email marketing platforms and best practices

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines

• Commitment to DEI

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 a year annually, with a benefits package that includes fully covered health insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% match after two years of employment, FSA and childcare spending accounts, as well as 14 paid holidays, 3 weeks paid personal and vacation time, and 6 sick days.

Location & Schedule: This is a hybrid position - the position will be onsite 3 days a week at our New York, NY office or our Los Angeles, CA office. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to HR Manager, Eve Blane, eve@goodplusfoundation.org

Associate Director of Social Media

Earthjustice

Remote

Date Posted: 4/23/2024

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.   

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.   

The Associate Director of Social Media will develop and lead the vision and strategy for Earthjustice’s social media channels. They will grow our existing audiences and acquire new audiences by using social media to reach and engage them. Earthjustice’s social media team creates, publishes,  and evaluates its content, which includes written, multimedia (audio/video), and graphics to be used across all of Earthjustice’s paid, earned, shared, and owned content. Our social media content is a critical component of our goal to mobilize supporters to affect policy change, evangelize Earthjustice’s work and that of its partners, clients, and allies, and raise funds. Responsible for ensuring Earthjustice is seen as a trusted thought leader on its social channels, the Associate Director serves as a key leader in Earthjustice’s rapid response efforts and a trusted advisor to senior communications leadership. The Associate Director will work collaboratively across communications teams (digital engagement, creative content, marketing, and public affairs) and with development and program staff. They lead strategy development and execution, manage staff and budgets, and is accountable for growth and engagement goals.  

The Associate Director of Social Media reports to the Director of Digital Engagement, who is based in Earthjustice’s San Francisco office.  

Preference will be given to candidates willing to work hybrid from the NYC, SF, LA, or DC offices. However, we will also consider remote applicants within the US.  

Responsibilities   

Leadership Responsibilities (40%)  

• Partner with communications leadership and social media team members to develop strategic visions for individual social media platforms and a holistic vision for social media’s role in amplifying Earthjustice’s brand and messaging.

• Maintain expert knowledge of social media industry trends and best practices, their applications to Earthjustice, and build a culture of learning and excellence among social media team members.

• Set audience definitions, growth, and engagement goals across all social media channels; oversee the tracking and reporting of social media KPIs and use data to refine strategies and tactics.

• In partnership with marketing, digital engagement, and digital fundraising teams, engage with our paid media buying agency to develop strategies for growing our list and meeting fundraising goals; oversee in-house rapid response boosting strategies to promote key content.

• Oversee the visual identity and tone of our social media presence to ensure brand and message consistency across channels; oversee the coordination and production of digital graphics and animations in support of major campaigns.

• Develop and maintain relationships with external content creators, agencies, and freelancers; Oversee social media influencer engagement in partnership with the marketing team to support major advocacy and fundraising initiatives

• Provide staff with direct, consistent, and constructive feedback and contribute to a wider culture of learning within the communications department and Earthjustice; promote team building and staff engagement to strengthen teamwork and collaboration both within the social media team and with other communications teams and departments.

• Develop and oversee the social media budget: track spending, ensure budgeted resources match priorities, and be a responsible steward of Earthjustice resources.

• Oversee in-house training programs to broaden social media fluency and adoption by key program staff; serve as strategic advisor to communications and senior leadership on social media matters.

Social Media Execution (30%)  

• Engage stakeholders to build out content strategies that deliver creative, compelling, and engaging content in support of our weekly and quarterly communications priorities.

• Build and maintain a social media content calendar and lead efforts to update and refine it where necessary.

• Develop and implement rapid response processes to handle breaking news moments; work with communications and senior leadership on crisis communications response.

• Partner with the data team to track and analyze social media metrics and social media listening; make data-informed recommendations on strategy and report out findings to key stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain relationships with external content creators, agencies, and freelancers who can work with and support Earthjustice’s mission via our social media efforts.

Managerial Responsibilities  (30%)  

• Oversees a 4-5 person social media team.

• Recruit and hire qualified candidates who fit position requirements and the work environment.

• Promote change in terms of the expected benefits, as well as removing or lowering the impact of potential obstacles.

• Set clear team direction that aligns with Earthjustice strategy, mission, and vision.

• Develop staff by identifying and encouraging training and professional development opportunities appropriate to role and creating development plans for all staff.

• Provide staff with consistent performance feedback – both positive and constructive — and act as a coach and mentor.

• Create a learning culture, by encouraging debriefing after completion of significant stages of projects.

• Ensure that any direct reports who have supervisory responsibility are properly executing those functions.

• Create a respectful and inclusive work environment for team and model respectful and inclusive behavior.

• Promptly address micro-aggressions and other concerns brought to their attention.

• Resolve interpersonal conflict among team members and bring in outside facilitators as needed.

• Communicate regularly with existing employees and encourage staff to raise concerns and to provide ongoing feedback.

• Value and use individual differences and talents to improve employee satisfaction and the quality of collective work.

• Celebrate successes and help team members to understand and manage setbacks.

Qualifications   

• 7-10 years of experience in social media marketing and creative development.

• 5+ years of experience managing a social media function and social media staff.

• Significant experience in advocacy communications, social media marketing, or related fields.

• Demonstrated experience leading successful social media teams, interfacing with senior leadership, and making strategic recommendations for managing crisis.

• Commitment to the mission of Earthjustice.

• Deep expertise managing professional social media profiles on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms.

• Significant experience developing content or offering approvals for highly visible communications or social media content with significant reach.

• Strong background navigating complex approvals processes with short deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to mobilize and engage audiences in a wide array of online activities.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills, strong attention to detail, ability to write and deliver work product under pressure, and commitment to high quality output and high standards.

• Be self-motivated, demonstrate grace under pressure, and be able to work well both independently as well as within a team.

• Facility with developing collaborative relationships and managing and working with teams.

• Strong ability to juggle multiple complex projects, prioritize, meet deadlines, and see tasks through to completion.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience launching an organization’s presence on emerging platforms.

• Ability to negotiate services and pricing with vendors.

• Experience with legal matters, litigation, or legal advocacy.

• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental advocacy and mobilization tactics.

Compensation is based on experience and location.      

Salary range in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY: $144,900 - $161,000 

Salary range in Washington, DC or Los Angeles, CA: $137,700 - $153,000 

Salary ranges in other cities will vary between: $123,200 -$153,000 

To Apply   

Interested candidates should submit the following via Jobvite:   

• Resume

• Cover letter

Please reach out to  jobs@earthjustice.org  if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.   

Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or or any other factor that is not related to the position.   

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco:  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   

For positions located within the City of Los Angeles:  We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.  

Digital Fundraising Manager

The Climate Reality Project

Washington, DC

Date Posted: 4/22/2024

The Climate Reality Project is a nonprofit organization founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society.

At The Climate Reality Project, we come to work every day to help solve the climate crisis. We do it by working from the ground up, empowering people and communities worldwide to fight for their future and together drive a just transition to clean energy.

We are committed to building a more just and equitable world, one where all voices are heard and respected regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical ability. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other historically marginalized communities. We encourage applicants to read our diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice statement on our website.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Climate Reality Project seeks a Digital Fundraising Manager to oversee the online fundraising program at the organization. They will work cross-departmentally and within the digital team to create and manage digital fundraising campaigns across email, social media, web, SMS, and digital ads.

This is a full time, exempt, benefits-eligible, hybrid position, currently expected to work from The Climate Reality Project office in downtown Washington DC at least two days per week. The salary for the role is $70,655 per year.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee digital fundraising and engagement initiatives and campaigns to acquire, renew and retain members.

• Oversee creation and execution of online cultivation and stewardship communications, as well as direct solicitations.

• Collaborate with other members of the Digital Team to optimize our website, SMS program, and organic social media to maximize digital fundraising opportunities.

• Track the performance of our digital fundraising and regularly report to organizational stakeholders.

• Lead paid acquisition program of new supporters (ads + list buys) and manage an onboarding strategy to convert as many as possible into donors.

• Act as primary contact for EveryAction and other fundraising tools and properties.

• Run regular testing to optimize performance and co-manage digital testing plan with digital mobilization senior manager.

• Pull and analyze data and lists related to email, fundraising performance, and more on EveryAction, in collaboration with the digital fundraising associate.

• Research new digital trends, tools, and benchmarks (and responding accordingly).

• Co-manage Climate Reality’s email and SMS calendar in collaboration with the digital mobilization senior manager and others on the Digital Team.

• Proof and assure quality of all digital fundraising-related content before launch.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communicator, storyteller, problem solver, and creative and strategic thinker, able to keep track of many moving parts with competing deadlines. 

• A team player and people person who builds strong relationships and has the skills to resolve conflict while still maintaining important and effective relationships. 

• Proven ability to turn ideas into actionable and measurable plans.

• Ability to give and receive feedback well. 

• Track record of working effectively across multiple differences (race, gender, age, language, orientation, urban/rural, etc.). 

• Care deeply about both climate change and environmental justice and want to work to solve the climate crisis and create a healthy and equitable future for all. 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer required.

• This role will require some domestic and international travel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent experience and/or a Bachelor's degree welcome.

• Has a minimum of 5 years of experience strategizing and executing digital fundraising campaigns.

• At least two years experience directly managing staff

• Demonstrated experience with EveryAction/Bonterra or similar platform utilized for digital fundraising required

• Interest and some experience working with international audiences and content desired.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES

The Climate Reality Project has adopted a competency-based approach to job definition, hiring, performance assessment, and professional development. The following are our seven organization-wide competencies and examples of how they manifest for this role.

1. Teamwork and Collaboration: Actively listens to others and seeks to understand diverse perspectives; proactively and effectively manages larger teams; demonstrates the ability to effectively supervise.

2. Flexibility and Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances; takes initiative to solve problems, improve processes, and/or achieve outcomes; learns quickly when faced with new situations or systems.

3. Written and Verbal Communication: Written communication is clear and concise; verbal communication is intentional and straightforward; clearly communicates a shared vision and priorities for the department; clearly conveys objectives, deadlines, and expectations to supervisees.

4. Time and Project Management: Manages multiple competing priorities, tasks, and projects effectively; holds staff and self accountable for achieving objectives; effectively manages conflict among the team, seeing conflicts as opportunities, integrating diverse views and finding common ground, and settling differences in productive ways.                                    

5. Professional Development: Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder; supports supervisees’ professional development by providing opportunities to put skills into practice; connects supervisees to other advocates, experts, mentors, and resources and to substantive training opportunities.

6. Climate Justice: Knows and understands how systems and structures perpetuate inequities internally and externally; fully supports the organization's efforts to change said systems and structures; works to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment in Climate Reality spaces (workplace, events, trainings, and other convenings).

7. Climate Reality Mission and Focus: Is passionate about Climate Reality's role and mission and can act as a Climate Reality ambassador to a diverse set of audiences; stays up-to-date on climate trends, impacts and solutions.

ROLE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

In addition to organization-wide competencies, each role has its own competencies. Below are examples of how each competency manifests in this role.

1. Communication Skills:  Works with internal and external stakeholders to co-create new ideas and implement project plans on department-wide priorities; ensures alignment of the department's and organization's messaging with department- and organization-wide goals.

2. Technology and Data Systems: Possesses knowledge of common design tools, cross-channel marketing, and email/sms marketing.

3. Strategy Development: Envisions, develops, and implements comprehensive communications plans, message guidance, and media strategies to grow an organization’s influence and impact and leverage opportunities at key moments; manages internal and external stakeholders on fundraising strategy and campaign executions; demonstrates big-picture thinking with their digital communications strategy and ensures alignment of teams' verticals with the organization's overall strategy.                   

HOW TO APPLY

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Climate Reality, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The Climate Reality Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.

Please send a cover letter and resume to  hiring@climatereality.com

BENEFITS

Excellent benefits, including employer paid 100% employee medical, life, dental, vision insurance. 401K, Paid Parental Leave, and other benefits such as wellness days, vacation and sick time are all included.

Communications Officer

New Engineering Education Transformation, MIT

Cambridge, MA

Date Posted: 4/22/2024

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, School of Engineering (SOE)-New Engineering Education Transformation (NEET), to focus on creating a distinct identity for NEET that reflects its personality and the promise it makes to students and other stakeholders.  Will create and implement a comprehensive, multi-channel communications strategy targeting NEET’s many audiences, including student outreach and community building and working with NEET leadership, faculty, instructors, scholars (students), and other stakeholders to do so; create, develop, and maintain NEET’s brand; create impactful and compelling promotional material; manage, create, and measure the efficacy of website and social media content; conceptualize, create, write, and/or edit content for multiple channels/projects; serve as NEET’s media relations contact; and develop, implement, and manage the annual recruitment of first-years (rising sophomores) for the four opt-in/opt-out NEET threads.  

A full job description is available here.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field; five years’ communications experience, including with content creation, social media channels, web platforms, digital communications, project coordination, and media relations, preferably in science/technology fields; excellent project coordination, research, interviewing, editorial, content development, copy editing (AP or CMS styles), proofreading, fact-checking, ATD, and written and oral communication skills; high-level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Instagram, LinkedIn, Weblium, Slack, Airtable, Dropbox, and Google Drive (or equivalents); experience crafting compelling PowerPoint presentations; self-motivation, initiative and the ability to independently prioritize multiple work assignments and deliver on schedule in a fast-paced environment; and ability to work collegially as part of a team with faculty, instructors, staff, students, and others to create compelling and impactful marketing collateral.  PREFERRED: industry experience and experience in MIT’s undergraduate academic environment or at an R1 institution.  Job #23904-8

This is a three-year term appointment, renewable upon continuity of funding.

This is a hybrid position with a combination of on-campus and remote work.

In addition to applying via the MIT website, please submit a PDF portfolio to neetmit2017@gmail.com with a few examples of marketing, promotion, and outreach collateral you have created, preferably for an undergraduate academic environment at an R1 institution.

Corporate Projects Lead

The Humane League

Remote

Date Posted: 4/19/2024

WHO WE ARE

The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 100+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world. At THL, how animals are treated in the food system is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

THL’s Corporate Projects team is looking for an experienced project manager, communicator, and strategic thinker who can propose and test effective new strategies to advocate to a corporate audience for meaningful animal welfare reforms. As Corporate Projects Lead, you will join a team of high-impact advocates who engage with the country’s largest food companies on the most pressing issues affecting farmed animals. Your writing and communication expertise as well as your project management skills will underpin our Corporate Engagement work.

Your position plays a critical role in ensuring that THL can effectively engage with food companies about animal welfare, whether that be through the execution of new strategies, or the creation and management of educational websites, scientific reports, or other media. We want you because you know how to motivate audiences who might not think like you. You have experience managing multiple cross-departmental projects at once. You have a background in advocacy, communication, and strategic problem-solving. You can make decisions independently when faced with uncertainty and limited information. You’re ready to recognize corporations that make progress for animals and call out those that fail to stop cruel practices. This position reports directly to the Corporate Projects Manager.

This is a full-time, remote position. This position provides the opportunity for optional domestic and international travel, equivalent to approximately 1-3 trips per year, for week-long summits and retreats.

We are only able to consider applicants who reside in the United States and possess United States work authorization.

We will be holding a webinar on Wednesday, April 24th at 5:00pm PT/6:00pm MT/7:00pm CT/8:00pm ET for you to find out more about the role and ask any questions you may have. The webinar will be hosted by Michael Windsor, Senior Corporate Projects Manager and Dayne Alexander, Senior Corporate Research Lead. If you’re interested, please register here. As a webinar, you’ll only be able to see the presenter and not others watching. The webinar will be recorded and available here by Thursday, April 25th.

This position will close on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 1:00pm PDT/2:00pm MDT/3:00pm CDT/4:00pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted; if you are experiencing technical issues, please contact careers@thehumaneleague.org prior to the deadline. Please submit applications and all supporting documents in English.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Invent, evaluate, develop, and project manage new and innovative strategies—from national reports and cross-departmental projects to individual tools—that will influence corporations and their top executives. Lead collaboration with various teams at THL to execute these strategies.

• Author and design strategic resources such as newsletters, websites, case studies, advertisements, and reports to educate corporate executives about animal welfare issues. Collaborate with the Corporate Engagement team to plan the distribution of these materials.

• Develop and maintain expertise on corporate communications and marketing strategies used within the food industry. Act as a subject matter expert on effective corporate messaging to other THL departments, volunteers, coalition groups, outside vendors, and other stakeholders; this requires frequent professional communication.

• Understand and stay up to date on the broader industry landscape on animal welfare issues and the nuances of the individual animal welfare policies THL is requesting of companies.

• Leverage a variety of digital tools and platforms, such as Google Workspace, Asana, Slack, and Salesforce, to keep data and information organized and accessible. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience: You have enough professional or non-professional experience with advocacy work (via nonprofit or political campaigns, grassroots activism, environmental or climate activism, or other forms of activism) to demonstrate that you have a strong understanding and detailed knowledge of how to effectively drive systems transformation. You have experience in project management that will allow you to plan and execute complex, cross-departmental projects. 

• Communication: You have compelling written and verbal communication skills, which will enable you to present THL’s message professionally and convincingly in reports, websites, and other content designed for high level executives and public audiences. In crafting communications, you take into consideration the differing motivations of executives, activists, and the general public. 

• Strategic thinking: The right approaches will come as a result of deeply comprehending THL’s goals as well as the motivations of corporations and the hurdles they are facing. When each choice is a strategic one, the impact of all judgments can increase. You take ownership of thinking critically about your projects. You thoughtfully vet the projects that you pursue, evaluating the risks, benefits, costs, and goals to make sure that you are making strategic choices that are in the best interest of THL. 

• Organization and long-term planning: Managing a large number of projects—many of which may have long-term strategies and implications for your own work—requires exemplary organizational skills, including effective cross-departmental project management skills, and  daily use of Google Drive, online communication tools like Slack, spreadsheets, and project management software. 

• Self-motivation: This position requires the ability to set and manage your own schedule and to-do lists and carry them out in a timely, efficient manner to achieve as much as possible for animals in the limited amount of time that you have each day. You must be comfortable working both independently and as a part of a fully remote team. You have experience taking initiative in pursuing goals, managing your time effectively, and making decisions to move work forward with minimal oversight.

• Collaboration: Although this position is highly independent, the success of this role relies on your ability to work cooperatively with team members, as well as other organizations and external stakeholders, and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative work environment. You bring a high level of emotional intelligence to collaborations.

• Comfort with uncertainty and experimentation: Your success will depend on your ability to develop and evaluate novel, unproven tactics. Due to the nature of this work, you won’t often have direct external feedback on the effectiveness of your ideas. You will need to present arguments for or against new ideas and determine the metrics by which success can be measured. 

• Efficiency: You take advantage of the tools and resources available and work to accomplish more with less. You are able to successfully handle multiple tasks and projects at once, amidst multiple priorities. 

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:

• Phone Interview (via phone call, external candidates)

• Work Simulation Exercise (completed remotely)

• First Interview (via video call)

• Final Interview (via video call, external candidates)

• Reference Check (external candidates)

For full details of our recruitment process please review this document.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $67,130 - $82,048 USD. At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and equitable work environment for all employees. As part of our commitment to transparency and equity, we recently implemented a job architecture framework, which levels all of our roles according to size and complexity, as well as a compensation step system, which allows us to account for an individual's total years of related experience when determining their compensation. In addition, we have adopted a no negotiation policy for salaries. To determine a job's level, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including a job's size and complexity, required experience, knowledge, and/or skills, internal comparability, and market data. To determine final compensation, experience will be measured by considering prior work in jobs or activities that are related to the role at THL. These new practices are aligned with our organizational values and will help us ensure we maintain clear, consistent, transparent, and equitable HR processes.

Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care & Rx discount plans, working from home, up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League!

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Accommodations

The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We trust individuals to self-identify and ask for the accommodations they need. An example of an accommodation might be extra time to complete a work simulation exercise, among many others. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please complete this form to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

AI Policy

We value original work and thought in the application process; with that being said, please refrain from using artificial intelligence to generate your responses. By submitting this application you agree to comply with this. Violations of this policy may result in being dismissed from the hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.