Supreme Court Public Information Officer

Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)

Judicial Council of California

Date Posted: 8/27/2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

Office/Department: Executive Office

Status: Regular

Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Supreme Court Public Information Officer with the Executive Office.

The Supreme Court Public Information Officer (SCPIO) is responsible for providing communications counsel, programs, and services to the Chief Justice and the Supreme Court. This position will also serve as their spokesperson and liaison between the media, general public, justice system partners, and other key stakeholders. SCPIO provides news and information through a variety of communications channels and responds to queries and requests on the behalf of the Chief Justice and Supreme Court. The SCPIO also conforms to agreed-upon policies and procedures, and designs and develops communications strategies utilizing communications best practices.

The Judicial Council

The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council's staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California's most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work life balance and includes substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council's San Francisco office at least two days per week, based on their office leader's direction, and reside in the areas surrounding this location. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council's Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee's primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Responsibilities

• Strategizes with the Chief Justice on short-, medium-, and long-term media relations, and communications goals and objectives. Designs and implements programs, projects, and tactics in support of the Chief Justice's priorities.

• Manages proactive and reactive media relations activities and events on behalf of the Chief Justice. Advises on media and public relations opportunities and activities and serves as a spokesperson for the Supreme Court by drafting remarks, statements, comments, and news releases.

• Acts as the primary point of contact for appearance/engagement requests for the Chief Justice.

• Oversees the strategy for, and management of, the Chief Justice's web presence on the California Courts website and the California Courts Newsroom, including video, photography, and social media channels, and well as the use of Judicial Council Branchwide Communications Channels.

• Serves as the Public Information Officer for the Supreme Court of California and news media and public point of contact for the court.

• Supports the communications and public relations needs of the Court's Associate Justices and manages the media relations needs of the Court's internal committees

• Oversees the management and operations of the Supreme Court Public Information office and administers the annual office budget, oversees contracts, subscriptions, and procurements, monitors and approves expenditures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, journalism, public relations, or a directly related field, and five years of professional media-relations experience, including one year of experience with a public sector organization or government agency. An additional four (4) years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor's degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Master's degree in a directly related field such as communications, journalism, or public relations, and two (2) years of experience developing and administering a comprehensive communications or public relations program, including dissemination of information to internal and external audiences through various communications media.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working with governance bodies or high-level stakeholders

• Strong political acumen and strategic planning skills

• Ability to navigate sensitive issues with diplomacy

Other Information

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.

How To Apply

This position requires the submission of our official application, a resume and a response to the supplemental questions. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by Monday, September 7, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.

To complete the online application, please click the Apply for Job button.

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: 415-865-4260

Pay and Benefits

$8,512 - $12,766 per month

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program

• 14 paid holidays per calendar year

• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave

• 1 personal holiday per year

• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs

• CalPERS Retirement Plan

• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• FlexElect Program

• Pretax Parking

• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)

• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, we will review your responses to the following question. (You may consider submitting a separate document due to character limitations.)

1. Describe a time when you led a complex or politically sensitive initiative involving multiple stakeholders with differing priorities. What was the challenge, what strategies did you use to navigate sensitive dynamics, and what was the outcome?

2. Describe your approach to developing talking points or briefing materials for a high-ranking executive who will be speaking to a diverse audience about a complex or sensitive issue. How would you ensure the information is accurate, clear, and appropriate for the audience?

Senior Director, Brand & Communications

Remote (U.S.)

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Date Posted: 8/27/2026

The Senior Director of Brand & Communications is a strategic and creative leader responsible for shaping and stewarding the voice, brand, and narrative of the organization across all internal and external channels, ensuring that every communication advances the organization's mission, reflects its values, and tells the story of its impact and commitment to justice-centered philanthropy around the globe. This role leads the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy that advances the organization's mission and business development, strengthens its visibility and credibility, and fosters alignment and engagement among staff, partners, and the broader philanthropic and social impact ecosystem.

Reporting to the Co-Chief Executive Officer, the Director oversees all aspects of brand management, digital and media strategy, Office of the CEO and executive leadership communications, storytelling, and internal communications. This role ensures the organization's communications reflect its values, highlight its work and impact, elevate its voice and visibility, and connect authentically with diverse philanthropy audiences—including grantees, funders, staff, global collaborators, and the public. The Senior Director understands the power of narrative to drive systems change, promote RPA's mission, commitment to equity, community-centered messaging and the proven ability to translate complex work into compelling, accessible content.

Strategic Communications Strategy and Execution

• Develop a communications and branding strategy aligned with the organization's mission and strategic plan.

• Partner with leadership as relevant to ensure clear, cohesive messaging in RPA's voice across all internal and external platforms including newsletters, website, social media, and publications.

• Refine the organization's voice, brand, and narrative in a way that centers justice and equity and is grounded in cultural competence.

• Determine approaches and messages that align with mission and brand that support RPA's continued viability and sustainability, including key audience channels and aligned messages that support donor development and partnerships.

• Elevate the visibility of RPA's thought leadership in partnership with Inquiry and Insights.

• Serve as strategic advisor to the Co-CEOs on messaging and public speaking.

External Communications and Public Engagement

• Lead media relations, including proactive press outreach, rapid response, and relationship management with journalists and sector influencers.

• Oversee the digital strategy and content, including website, social media, newsletters, and multimedia storytelling and provide direction to the team on implementation.

• Partner with executive leadership and teams across the organization, including core teams, Advisory, and Sponsored Project leadership to support communication efforts around key initiatives, events, and campaigns and amplify programmatic, core operations, and thought leadership work.

• Maintains enterprise-wide awareness, including major sponsored project communications and provides executive counsel and risk-based communications guidance for complex, high-visibility, or sensitive matters that may impact the organization's reputation, stakeholders, or strategic objectives.

• Develop and oversee processes for tracking initiatives, campaigns, and outreach.

Internal Communications

• Design and implement internal communications systems that strengthen employee connection, clarity, and alignment.

• Collaborate with core teams to ensure transparent and timely communication during change, growth, or strategic planning efforts.

• Build resources to support staff in communications opportunities and engagements (e.g., media training, message alignment, sharing on social media, etc.).

Media, Brand Stewardship, & Visibility

• Refine and protect the organization's brand identity and voice across all touchpoints, ensuring alignment with values of justice, equity, trust, and community.

• Oversee brand assets and ensure consistency across visual design, tone, and messaging.

• Manage organizational media presence, including pitching, placements, and media relationships.

• Partner with functional leaders to develop, manage, and curate strategic visibility opportunities for Co-CEOs, executive leadership, and colleagues, thoughtfully positioning them to represent RPA externally.

• Maintain and strengthen a coherent, values-aligned brand identity and experience.

Complexity and Problem-solving

• Uses expertise to act as an organizational authority on planning, organizing, prioritizing, and overseeing communications activities to efficiently meet RPA's objectives.

• Exercises independent judgment in developing solutions to apply a comprehensive understanding of the sector environment and the organization's objectives, developing solutions while providing guidance to others.

• Applies expertise to act as the organizational authority on maximizing RPA's brand impact and market value by managing and developing all aspects of the brand.

• Works at an advanced level and exercises broad decision-making authority in developing communications and brand strategies, navigating ambiguity, balancing competing priorities, and aligning leaders to achieve organizational objectives.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Direct supervision of communications staff

• Management of external vendors, agencies, and consultants

• Collaboration with cross-functional leaders on integrated campaigns and messaging.

Travel Requirements

Some travel may be required.

Key Qualifications and Experiences

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related field or equivalent experience required (12+ years).

• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communications skills

• Proven senior level experience developing and executing communications strategies, including digital strategy, in a nonprofit, philanthropic, or mission-driven organization.

• Strong understanding of social justice, equity-focused language, and narrative change principles.

• Track record of managing media relationships, digital platforms, and brand identity systems.

• Familiarity with philanthropy sector audiences and the communications nuances of donor/grantee/stakeholder engagement.

At Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, the mission is to accelerate philanthropy in pursuit of a just world, by providing deep global expertise to make philanthropy more thoughtful, equitable and effective. They believe that philanthropy can help create a better world, make decisions that center people and communities, believe philanthropy has a responsibility to pursue equity, uphold the highest standards of integrity and trust, and are committed to learning and sharing knowledge.

If the mission resonates with you, you are encouraged to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed. You may bring valuable perspectives and experiences that aren't captured there but could contribute meaningfully to the work.

Compensation & Benefits

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.

Pay Range: $195,000 - $205,000 salary per year

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed as received. In order to be considered, all applications must include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume. The position will remain open until filled.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors celebrates the uniqueness of staff, partners, and the communities served. They are committed to inclusion with the goal of cultivating a culture of belonging and acceptance. They strive to embed this value in philanthropic work to advance a more just, equitable and sustainable world.

RPA is an equal opportunity employer.

Communications Associate, Temporary

New York, NY or Remote (U.S.)

ProPublica

Date Posted: 8/27/2026

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.

We will stop accepting applications for this role on Monday, September 21st at 11:59PM ET.

At ProPublica, the communications team amplifies the reach and impact of our journalism. As the media ecosystem continues to fracture and become more diffuse, we recognize the opportunity to find new ways to break through to audiences. We are seeking a versatile communications associate to help us be more targeted in the local distribution of our award-winning journalism and expertise.

The person in this role will build strong relationships with print, digital, radio and television outlets across the country, respond to inbound media requests, support staff media appearances and meet other day-to-day public relations needs to advance the organization's goals.

Our ideal candidate is someone with proven PR experience, a track record of reaching target audiences, demonstrated success in crafting sharp, compelling narratives out of complex subject matter, and experience pitching modern media channels (podcasts, newsletters, creators, etc.). Experience in local television production or localizing stories for TV markets is a plus.

This is a two-year, temporary position and will report to the director of communications.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Develop and execute PR campaigns for major investigations from our national newsroom and Local Reporting Network in alignment with the organization's messaging and campaign goals.

• Pitch our journalists and their reporting to TV and radio shows, podcasts, print and online publications, and newsletters; strengthen and grow new and existing relationships with members of the press.

• Respond to inbound media requests and schedule media interviews in person or virtually; prepare staff for media interviews; work with staff and editorial leaders on media talking points for our investigations and initiatives.

• Draft and disseminate press releases related to staff hires, major initiatives and awards.

• Ensure ProPublica's republishing guidelines are met while building and maintaining relationships with frequent republishers.

• Facilitate inbound requests to republish articles, including liaising with the media rights team about rights to photographs and illustrations.

• Collaborate with other communications team members on responding to reader feedback and other inbound messages.

You Should Apply if You Have:

• Minimum three years of experience in communications, marketing or public relations; ideally, at least some experience working for a news organization.

• Superb written and verbal communication skills.

• Impeccable news judgment and experience vetting and verifying information.

• Experience working with a content management system, media reporting tools (Meltwater, Cision or Muck Rack) and databases (such as Airtable).

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Comfort with working on deadlines for multiple projects and pivoting between them quickly.

• Experience as a strong team player, and a desire to collaborate with others.

We know there are great candidates who may not fit into what we've described above or who have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

This is a full time, two-year role and includes benefits. ProPublica is based in New York, but we're open to remote candidates. We have offices in New York City; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta; Chicago; Phoenix; and Berkeley, California. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

This job is covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with The NewsGuild of New York, Local 31003, CWA, AFL-CIO.

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 to $87,000.

This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a person's experience, accomplishment and location. ProPublica is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.

We will begin reviewing applications as we receive them, but we will continue to consider candidates as long as the posting remains live on our site.

Questions? Send an email to talent@propublica.org.

No phone calls, please.

We are dedicated to improving our newsroom, in part by better reflecting the people we cover. We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. And we are taking steps to meet that commitment. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable law.

Communications Manager

Baltimore, MD

Afro Charities

Date Posted: 8/27/2026

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, some weekends and evenings may be required

Pay: $65,000/year, paid bi-weekly via direct deposit

Benefits: Partial health & dental care coverage, paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time, employee 401k match after one year of full-time employment

Reports to: Executive Director

Deadline to apply: August 28, 2026

Start date: By November 2, 2026

Afro Charities Background

Afro Charities is a nonprofit organization stewarding the historic AFRO American Newspapers Archives and developing programming that connects communities to this invaluable record of Black life. Our work preserves and activates Black history through exhibitions, public events, community engagement, and archival access initiatives.

After eight years of development, Afro Charities will open the Martha E. Murphy Research Institute (MEMRI) at Baltimore's historic Upton Mansion in early 2027 — a public research center for the archives, and our new headquarters.

Afro Charities is in a period of sustained and intentional growth. Since 2019, the organization has scaled from a $50,000 annual operating budget to $1.4 million, with continued growth anticipated, supported by this role. Our work culture is collaborative, thoughtful, and mission-driven, with an emphasis on building strong systems to ensure long-term sustainability.

Position Summary

Afro Charities seeks a skilled writer and strategic communicator to serve as its Communications Manager, leading external communications as the organization prepares to open the Martha E. Murphy Research Institute (MEMRI) in 2027. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Manager will develop and produce Afro Charities' public-facing materials, including social media, newsletters, and website content, while shaping the strategy that grows and engages our audiences. This is a pivotal moment in Afro Charities' history, and the Communications Manager will be central to shaping and implementing the strategies that enhance the organization's visibility, storytelling, and brand.

The Communications Manager writes and edits the majority of Afro Charities' external content, develops and executes a communications strategy, builds and manages the annual outreach calendar, works with contracted graphic designers and multimedia producers to develop content, and partners with our programs and development teams to translate our work into compelling stories. A central goal is building followership ahead of MEMRI's opening, and showcasing the many ways the archives can be accessed.

This position is well-suited for a communications professional with 3-5 years of relevant experience who is an exceptional writer and editor, brings both a strategic mindset and a willingness to roll up their sleeves, and is energized by our mission.

Editorial & Content Development

• Write, edit, and produce the majority of Afro Charities' external communications including, social media, newsletters, and website content.

• Develop content that showcases MEMRI, cultivating a wider audience ahead of the opening in 2027.

• Identify, onboard and manage the work of contracted graphic designers and multimedia producers to create communication collateral.

• Serve as a key steward of Afro Charities' brand voice across all external channels.

• Stay current with communications and digital trends and best practices, continually seeking opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Communications Strategy & Execution

• Develop and manage a communication plan including an editorial calendar, coordinating messaging across channels and campaigns.

• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence, currently Instagram and LinkedIn, and recommend strategic expansion to new platforms such as TikTok and Substack.

• Partner with program staff to understand upcoming activities and translate them into public-facing stories.

• Manage communications scheduling across the organization to ensure timely, well-sequenced outreach.

• Track and report on communications and social media outreach against industry benchmarks.

• Lead public relations efforts by maintaining the organization's press list, documenting press coverage and media contacts, and following up with journalists as projects develop.

• Collaborate with development staff on donor communications and maintenance of the CRM platform, and create audience segments for targeted outreach.

• Maintain organized communications assets across shared drives, Dropbox and Canva, including photos, video, and frequently requested and licensed images.

Other Duties as Assigned, Including

• Support organizational events, programs, and special initiatives as needed.

• Take on related communications responsibilities as the organization grows.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3-5 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or journalism.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce polished content across formats including social media, newsletters, press materials, and web (writing samples or a portfolio required).

• Experience with storytelling and content creation across multiple channels.

• Experience developing and managing an editorial, content, or outreach calendar.

• Knowledge and comfort with major social media platforms, email marketing programs like MailChimp, publishing platforms, and project management tools, like Monday.com.

• Both a strategic mindset and a hands-on, self-directed approach to executing the work.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.

• Strong interest in Black history and Afro Charities' mission, with a curious mindset for making history accessible to diverse audiences.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Zoom.

• Must live in the greater Baltimore area.

• Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Experience in arts, cultural, museum, archive, or nonprofit communications.

• Experience leading media relations and cultivating media relationships that increase the organization's visibility.

• Experience overseeing the work of graphic designers or multimedia producers.

• Familiarity with collecting and reporting on social media analytics.

• Demonstrated success growing and engaging audiences across digital channels.

• Interest in helping build and refine communications systems during a period of organizational growth.

How to Apply

Please read this role description thoroughly to ensure that you are qualified for the role before applying. Our small team reads every application that we receive by the deadline that conforms with the instructions below.

Once you have ensured alignment, please apply using this linked form. On that form, you will be asked for:

• Your full name, pronouns (optional), and contact information

• A single PDF of a cover letter AND resume, combined

• A short portfolio of 3 writing samples, preferably a mix of long form and social media writing, formatted in a single PDF or submitted as 3 links

• At least two professional references, preferably from former supervisors

• Any interview accommodations you may require via Zoom (optional)

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a brief (approx. 90-minute) writing and editing exercise as part of the interview process.

If you encounter an error with the form, please contact info@afrocharities.org with “Communications Manager” in the subject line.

Applications are due by 11:59pm eastern time on Friday, August 28, 2026. Applications received after that time will not be considered.

Interviews are scheduled to take place via Zoom September 21 - October 2, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Afro Charities is committed to providing an equal opportunity for employment to individuals regardless of age, race, color, creed, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

Communications Manager – Breaking Barriers Collaborative

Hybrid (Seattle, WA or Portland, OR)

Climate Solutions

Date Posted: 8/27/2026

Location: Seattle, WA or Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Reporting to: Breaking Barriers Director of Outreach

Compensation: $93,000 to $100,000

Start Date: November 2026

Application Due Date: August 28, 2026

About Climate Solutions

As a Northwest-based nonprofit for over twenty-five years, Climate Solutions' mission is to accelerate clean energy solutions to the climate crisis. Climate Solutions has a vision of a thriving, equitable Northwest, powered by clean energy, inspiring the transition to sustainable prosperity across the country and beyond. Climate Solutions advances local, regional, and state action on climate and clean energy through championing transformational policies and market-based innovations; catalyzing powerful partnerships and a diverse movement for action and accountability; and communicating a bold vision for solutions at the scale required by climate science. For more information about Climate Solutions, visit www.climatesolutions.org.

About the Breaking Barriers Collaborative

The Breaking Barriers Collaborative (BBC) empowers Pacific Northwest businesses to accelerate equitable climate action through hands-on programs designed for businesses ready to lead the transition to a net-zero economy. Since its launch in 2023, the Breaking Barriers Collaborative has experienced tremendous growth in the number of organizations that have completed its Fleet Electrification Accelerator and started the journey to electrify their fleets. We have completed seven cohorts and graduated 85 organizations that collectively operate over 30,000 vehicles. Accelerator graduates range from large corporations like Skanska, Boeing, and McKinstry, to more than 20 state agencies and cities, to smaller organizations like the Seattle Aquarium. BBC recently launched a pilot cohort of its Small Business EV Launchpad, designed specifically for small, mostly BIPOC-owned businesses. Learn more about the initiative here.

About the Opportunity

The Breaking Barriers Collaborative is looking for a Communications Manager to help define and implement the program's communication plan and strategies to expand its reach across social media and other platforms. This role will play an important position on the BBC Team as they will engage with current and former participants' and elevate their stories through equitable storytelling, refining BBC's messaging, and collaborating with the BBC team to promote the program throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Communications Manager will support the program's outreach to small and large companies to recruit them to participate in BBC programming.

This position is ideal for someone who combines strong execution with creative instinct: someone who takes ownership of established communications tools and systems and consistently makes them better, rather than someone looking to build a program from the ground up. You're energized by producing high-quality content under real deadlines, but you're just as engaged as a thought partner, bringing ideas to the table on messaging, storytelling angles, and channel strategy, and pressure-testing your own work against data. You're skilled at building trust-based relationships with businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies, and you bring genuine care to interviewing and representing program participants, especially small and BIPOC-owned businesses, in ways that are non-transactional and culturally responsive. You thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven organization, and while EV knowledge is a plus, it's not required.

Success Outcomes and Key Priorities

Expands Breaking Barriers Collaborative Presence across multi-media platforms utilizing core communication tools and measurable outcomes (35%)

• Expands BBC's social media presence to bring awareness and attention to the Fleet Electrification Accelerator and Small Business EV Launchpad.

• Partners with the Director of Outreach to strategize, develop, and implement a communication plan that will support online engagement with new and current participants.

• Owns BBC's email marketing platform (Mailchimp), including newsletter development, list management, and campaign execution.

• Develops and maintains an editorial calendar that coordinates content across blog, social media, and email channels.

• Manages and maintains BBC's website, including content updates and performance monitoring via Google Analytics.

• Produces social media content (e.g. videos and graphics) that promote BBC events and programming to recruit new participants.

• Researches and writes long-form blog posts on topics related to fleet electrification.

• Tracks and reports on communications metrics (website traffic, email performance, social engagement) against agreed-upon goals, and uses those insights to inform strategy adjustments.

• Develops recruitment and marketing materials tailored to corporate decision-makers, translating BBC's value proposition into business-case messaging that drives Accelerator and Launchpad enrollment.

Equitable Storytelling through Video Production and Writing (30%)

• Creates, produces, and edits videos that showcase the experiences of current BBC participants.

• Works in collaboration with Director of Outreach and Program Managers to elevate the success stories of current and former participants through equitable story telling.

• Works in collaboration with the Director of Outreach and the BBC Team to write, edit, and promote press releases, pitch memos, blogs, one-pagers, and other written forms.

• Interviews and obtains stories of participants through non-transactional and equitable ways.

Builds Trust-Based Relationships within Community (25%)

• Cultivates and maintains relationships with local news outlets, reporters, and editors to promote BBC's programs and successes.

• In collaboration with the Director of Outreach, participates at BBC-related or community events to highlight and collect stories for content creation.

• Engages with the fleet electrification community (i.e. participants, alumni, partners, sponsors, community organizers) through culturally responsive practices that place trust at the forefront of relationship building.

Cross Team Collaboration and Organizational Participation (10%)

• Collaborate with Climate Solutions Communications and Engagement team to develop cross-team editorial calendars, and other communication projects (e.g. alumni success stories).

• Participate in Climate Solutions staff meetings, training, racial equity conversations, retreats, and team meetings. Lead or coordinate meetings when appropriate.

• Incorporate Climate Solutions' Equity, Diversity and Inclusion commitments, Commitment to Leading our Work with a Racial Equity Lens, and Climate Solutions' values into all aspects of the job.

• Meet staff reporting deadlines for program, development, and administrative tasks

• Additional duties may be assigned within the course of the work, such as participating in relevant meetings and events, maintaining positive working relationships by travelling to other offices, and more.

Who You Are

• You believe in Climate Solutions' and BBC's mission, and are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. You believe in accelerating clean energy solutions to the climate crisis and champion transformational policies, market-based innovations, and implementation programs across Washington and Oregon.

• You are a skilled Storyteller. You write with clarity and purpose, distilling fleet electrification subject complexity into engaging content across platforms—press releases, blogs, social posts, talking points—that resonate with diverse audiences.

• You are efficient with core communications tools to produce digital and written content across diverse communication. You can learn, adapt, and be flexible with the evolving landscape of various media channels (e.g. social media, blogs, websites, Mailchimp, etc). You can identify emerging trends and adapt our communications to increase awareness of BBC's brand and mission among growing, diverse audiences. You are comfortable creating and producing both written and visual content while managing an editorial calendar.

• You can speak the language of both mission and ROI. You translate BBC's programs into a business case that resonates with corporate decision-makers, and you know how to keep a relationship warm over time, not just at the moment of an ask.

• You thrive on building and developing trust-based relationships with individuals and organizations through active communication and listening. You are energized by connecting with individuals and organizations to understand their needs and share BBC's vision and programs, always looking for win-win opportunities. You practice cultural humility, listen actively, communicate clearly, and create non-transactional relationships with customers, including small, socio-economically diverse, and BIPOC-owned businesses.

• You can manage projects from ideation to production. You can visualize, implement, and receive feedback for social media and marketing campaigns. You can design and create engaging communication materials that engage diverse audiences.

• You are a curious thinker and data analyst. You are able to analyze data through an equity perspective, and present it in a way that tells a compelling story that translates into actionable insights.

• You Are Adaptive and Resilient. You stay focused amid shifting priorities and evolving campaign landscapes, helping guide strategic communication initiatives from ideation to completion with clarity, collaboration, and a long-term view.

Travel

This is a hybrid role based either in Seattle, WA, or Portland, OR, with a hybrid schedule (2-3x week) and external partner meetings, events, and trainings, as well as frequent travel within the region to meet with potential program participants, sponsors, and community partners, and to participate in industry and community events.

Benefits

Climate Solutions provides 100% employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision, 6 weeks of PTO and 14 flexible holidays, and access to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP), health care flexible spending and dependent care spending accounts, and voluntary life insurance. A 401k retirement plan after 3 months of employment with a 5% contribution by Climate Solutions

In addition, Climate Solutions covers 100% of eligible employees' short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a portfolio of your writing samples and other media work to employment@climatesolutions.org and indicate where you heard about the position. There is no need to include a cover letter, and one will not be considered as part of your application.

We request that you do not use AI tools in preparing your resume. We do not use AI or computer screening for applicants and ask that you offer us the same respect.

If you are concerned that you don't meet the minimum qualifications but have other skills or experience that we have not considered and would be valuable in this position, please apply.

If you need reasonable accommodation in applying for or interviewing for this position, please let us know.

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Climate Solutions recognizes that institutional racism, including systems and behaviors that maintain white power and privilege, exists within our organization, the broader climate and environmental movement, and throughout society. We also recognize that the impacts of the climate crisis, pollution from fossil fuels, and the costs of proposed solutions fall disproportionately on communities of color, low-income, Tribal Nations, and frontline communities, both in our region and across the world. This is a barrier to a more equitable future and our ability to achieve our mission.

Climate Solutions has chosen to lead our work with a racial equity lens as a strategy to address all forms of oppression. Climate Solutions is committed to equal opportunity in employment and promotion for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, pregnancy and childbirth, family responsibilities, or any other basis protected by applicable laws, regulations, or guidelines relating to discrimination in employment.

Climate Solutions is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, pregnancy and childbirth, family responsibilities, or any other basis protected by applicable laws, regulations, or guidelines relating to discrimination in employment.

Marketing and Communications Manager

Remote (U.S.)

The Climate Equity Fund

Date Posted: 8/27/2026

Position Summary:

The Marketing and Communications Manager plays a critical role in advancing the Climate Equity Fund's mission, visibility, and strategic influence through integrated marketing, communications, storytelling, and brand management. Working cross-functionally across the organization and in partnership with external consultants and strategic communications firms, this role manages the Equity Fund's external-facing communications infrastructure, digital presence, messaging systems, and collateral development to strengthen engagement with funders, partners, grantees, and broader stakeholder audiences.

The Marketing and Communications Manager serves as a strategic storyteller and project manager who translates complex climate, racial equity, and clean energy initiatives into compelling and accessible narratives that elevate the organization's impact and thought leadership. This role supports organizational growth through content strategy, communications planning, digital engagement, brand stewardship, and production oversight while ensuring consistency in messaging, visual identity, and compliance with organizational communication standards across all platforms and materials.

This position also supports the development and execution of communications strategies that strengthen donor engagement, amplify grantee partner impact, support fundraising and strategic partnerships efforts, and reinforce the organization's values-centered voice and mission.

Position Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications and Brand Management (30%)

• Collaborate across departments to maintain and operationalize organizational messaging architecture, style guides, visual identity standards, and brand voice protocols.

• Support the development and implementation of comprehensive marketing and communications strategies aligned with organizational priorities, strategic partnerships, fundraising, and thought leadership goals.

• Ensure consistent application of brand guidelines, messaging standards, and communications best practices across all external-facing materials and platforms.

• Partner with leadership and external communications consultants to support brand audits, messaging refinement, strategic campaigns, and communications initiatives.

• Develop and maintain communications calendars, editorial workflows, and content production systems that support organizational priorities and recurring communications needs.

• Create and maintain communications SOPs, templates, and process documentation to strengthen organizational consistency and operational efficiency.

Content Development and Storytelling (25%)

• Develop, write, edit, and manage compelling multi-channel content including newsletters, website content, reports, presentations, talking points, collateral, social media content, grant support materials, and organizational announcements.

• Translate complex climate, racial equity, and clean energy initiatives into accessible and engaging narratives tailored to diverse stakeholder audiences.

• Gather, synthesize, and elevate stories, data, lessons learned, and impact metrics from grantees, staff, and organizational initiatives to demonstrate organizational impact and advance strategic communications goals.

• Lead editing and quality assurance processes for external-facing communications to ensure accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with organizational voice and messaging standards.

• Support executive thought leadership by developing strategic messaging, talking points, presentations, speeches, and written communications.

Digital Communications and Audience Engagement (20%)

• Manage organizational digital communications platforms including website content, email communications, social media channels, and emerging digital properties.

• Lead content posting, scheduling, monitoring, and approval workflows across digital platforms.

• Manage email list segmentation strategies and support engagement optimization through audience analytics and communications performance metrics.

• Track, analyze, and report on communications KPIs, audience engagement, digital analytics, and marketing performance to inform recommendations and continuous improvement efforts.

• Explore and recommend emerging communications tools, technologies, and digital engagement strategies to strengthen organizational reach and visibility.

Project Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration (15%)

• Lead and coordinate communications projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and overlapping timelines.

• Serve as a strategic communications partner and internal consultant to staff across departments regarding messaging, collateral development, and communications planning.

• Coordinate and manage external vendors and consultants including graphic designers, photographers, video producers, data visualization consultants, and communications firms.

• Support organizational events, webinars, funder engagements, and external convenings through communications planning, promotional support, collateral development, and logistics coordination.

• Review dashboards, reports, presentations, and visual materials to ensure brand consistency and message alignment.

Fundraising and Strategic Partnership Communications (10%)

• Support development and strategic partnerships efforts through creation and editing of donor-facing communications, reports, briefing materials, presentations, and engagement collateral.

• Assist in the production of annual reports, impact reports, funder communications, webinars, and strategic partnership materials.

• Collaborate with fundraising and program staff to communicate organizational impact, strategic priorities, and grantee partner success stories to funders and stakeholders.

• Help identify and recommend communications ROI and KPI measures tied to organizational growth, engagement, visibility, and strategic communications effectiveness.

Other Duties:

• Travel approximately 10-15% annually to offsite meetings, conferences, convenings, retreats, and other Equity Fund events.

• Participate in organizational meetings, cross-functional initiatives, and strategic planning activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent combinations of education, training, certifications, and experience demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the role will also be considered.

Experience and Skills:

• At least 3 years of experience working within nonprofit, philanthropic intermediary in both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) fundraising, climate justice, racial equity, advocacy, or mission-driven organization utilizing a brand voice to create content, messaging, and market programmatic work to engage donors, and foundations.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, brand management, strategic storytelling, or related communications functions.

• Minimum of 5 years of content creation experience to market programmatic work, ideally with at least 2-3 years of that experience engaging investors, donors, and foundations.

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communications strategies, editorial calendars, messaging frameworks, and brand management systems.

• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for varied audiences and platforms.

• Demonstrated experience translating qualitative and quantitative data into compelling narratives and impact-driven communications.

• Experience managing websites, social media platforms, email communications systems, and digital engagement strategies.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.

• Experience collaborating with consultants, creative vendors, communications agencies, and cross-functional internal teams.

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaborative editing and approval processes involving multiple contributors and stakeholders.

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated track record of writing and excellent editing skills, including managing multiple rounds of editing across multiple staff.

• Comfort using Adobe Suite, Canva and other tools for basic design work/edits.

• Commitment to and experience in successfully fostering a working environment that supports the well-being of staff and recognizes that valued and supported staff are better able to serve others.

• Demonstrated commitment to equity-centered communications practices and the ability to apply an anti-racist and anti-oppression lens to communications work.

Technical Competencies:

Required Technical Competencies

• Communications Execution

• Strategic Storytelling

• Content Creation and Content Management

• Copy Editing and Proofreading

• Brand Management and Messaging Alignment

• Digital Communications

• Audience Engagement

• Presentation Development and Message Delivery

• Website and Social Media Management

• Email Marketing

• Audience Segmentation

• Marketing Analytics and KPI Tracking

• Project and Workflow Management

• External Communications

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Event and Webinar Communications Support

Preferred Technical Competencies

• Communications and Brand Strategy

• Graphic and Visual Design

• Data Visualization

• CRM and Email Marketing Platforms

• Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and related communications tools

• Marketing Automation Platforms

• Video and Multimedia Content Coordination

Location: Remote within the United States

Behavioral Competencies:

Universal Competencies for All Staff: Key behaviors necessary for each employee to perform effectively across the organization.

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for accomplishing measurable, high-quality, timely, cost-effective results.

• Collaboration: Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers/grantees, other work units, community organizations, and others to meet mutual goals and objectives; behaves professionally and supportively when working with individuals from various ethnic, social, and educational backgrounds.

• Communication: Conveys and receives information and ideas through various media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed appropriately; demonstrates effective written, oral, and listening skills.

• Commitment to Equity: Has lived experience and systems-level understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Cultivates opportunities through diverse people; respects and relates well to people from varied backgrounds; understand various worldviews and is sensitive to group differences; sees diversity as an opportunity; challenges bias and intolerance. Appreciates and leverages all individuals’ capabilities, insights, and ideas. Works effectively with individuals of diverse styles, abilities, and motivation

• Teamwork: Participates as an active and contributing team member to achieve team goals. Works cooperatively with other team members, involves others, shares information as appropriate, and shares credit for team accomplishments.

Competencies for Strategy Managers: Key behaviors for strategy managers to perform effectively in their specific role.

• Adaptability: Adapts workflow to accommodate changes when opportunities arise or work priorities shift. Adjusts plans on a quick timeline when needed. Accepts changes as part of the process to meet goals and is willing to engage in tension that might arise. Remains optimistic when changes occur.

• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Breaks problems into components and recognizes interrelationships; makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions. Compares data, information, and input from various sources to conclude; acts consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

• Detail Oriented: Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks. Tracks multiple pieces of information at the same time. Ensures the accuracy of work. Is aware of processes and timelines and engages in work promptly. Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; shows concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks.

• Program Planning: The ability to determine specific program goals and priorities and to assess the actions, time, and resources needed to achieve those goals.

• Strategic Thinking: Obtains information and identifies key issues and relationships relevant to solving problems, thinking through solutions, and committing to a course of action to accomplish a goal after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values.

• Relationship Management: The ability to understand other people’s moods, behaviors, and motives in order to improve the quality and connection of relationships (requires social awareness and empathy). Develops, manages, and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

Benefits: The Climate Equity Fund (Equity Fund) offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families. We offer a retirement plan with employer match and generous vacation and sick time policies.

Compensation: The base pay salary range for this position is $125,000-$140,000, based on our DC office location and may vary based on cost of labor in each respective geographical market. Actual compensation is based on cost of labor in each respective geographical market and job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. Initial base salary for new hires are targeted at or near the range midpoint, reflecting full proficiency and solid directly-related experience. Salary offers are made in consideration of our internal pay equity and external pay equity with competitive markets.

About the Organization: The Equity Fund is a trusted and strategic collaborative funder and movement-builder whose focus is to lift up the leadership and organizing of multiracial, working-class communities to drive equitable climate action and clean energy policy. The Equity Fund’s work is grounded in climate equity, strategies that mitigate climate change, rectify racial and economic injustices, and thereby create the political will needed to propel the transition to clean energy. The Equity Fund is strategically building power by:

• Investing in the leadership and organizing of diverse communities (Black, Latinx, AAPI, Indigenous people, and communities bearing the brunt of climate change);

• Engaging voters in these communities through nonpartisan civic engagement campaigns; and

• Winning climate and clean energy policy solutions that reflect the priorities of communities and advance racial, economic, and environmental justice.

Founded in 2016, the Equity Fund partners authentically with community-based organizations in 14 states (Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia), to build power in communities, transform public narratives about climate change, and build political will for lasting public policies.

Grassroots groups advocating for and organizing communities of color, Indigenous, working class and rural communities – often people hit hardest by climate change – are accomplishing critical work to build the collective power of communities. These communities are often the strongest supporters of climate policy and are a key political force to advance community demands and win durable policy change. The Equity Fund serves as a conduit for foundations and donors to partner with and support these grassroots organizations across the country. Because of Equity Fund’s expertise and deep relationships with community-led groups working at the intersection of climate change and economic, racial, and environmental justice, the Equity Fund can identify and nurture local grantee partners that have large-scale bases of members and track records of winning policy victories in their cities and states. The team then works to synthesize and share lessons learned from their grantee partners so that foundations and donors can better understand how grassroots groups can more effectively build power to advance climate solutions and then develop and coordinate funding strategies that will have the greatest results.

Hiring Statement: The Climate Equity Fund is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity, committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people and to creating a work environment that is dynamic and rewarding. Our work environment is safe and open to all applicants, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: The Equity Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, national origin, caste, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions such as pregnancy loss and reproductive and sexual health decisions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, status as victim of domestic violence, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law (such as cancer), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. The Equity Fund is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available.

Reference and Background Checks: All selected candidates will be expected to align with our key behavioral competencies and organizational values of racial equity, excellence, service and stewardship, integrity, and collaboration, as well as uphold our high-performance culture. Therefore, all selected candidates will consent to reference and background checks as part of the hiring process.

To Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter using our online portal. Your cover letter must include your salary requirement, an overview of your relevant experience and qualifications, and your interest in both the Equity Fund and the position. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Director

Remote

Riff City Strategies

Date Posted: 8/27/2026

Chaloner has partnered with Riff City Strategies on the search for a Director to join their team.

This is not your average communications job and not your typical office environment. We are a group of media and communications strategists who are looking for a driven, motivated director who wants to work with a variety of different clients spanning many different industries. You must be a highly skilled and creative writer who can craft anything from a press release, to a long form thought leadership piece, with ease and confidence.

We provide communications, media relations and public affairs support for a wide variety of companies and organizations. Our clients include startups, aerospace and material science companies, political organizations, judicial accountability and democracy groups, AI and emerging technology companies, environmental groups, homelessness and urban impact nonprofits, govtech companies, cities, venture capital firms, foundations, civic engagement organizations, and more.

We are looking for a hustler who has managed both traditional and digital-focused communications, media relations and public affairs efforts, with a track record of landing impactful media stories and the confidence to swing for the fences again and again. The ideal candidate for this position will be creative, proactive, detail-oriented and self-motivated.

We tackle the most challenging issues facing our society and planet. From taking on the Pentagon to give our soldiers a fair shot at justice, to developing media campaigns that shifted hundreds of millions of dollars to BIPOC-led groups fighting for climate justice, to helping early stage and multi-billion dollar valued technology companies announce their latest innovations. There is never a dull moment at Riff City.

As a result of our agency culture and our commitment to integrity, creativity and results, we've been recognized broadly:

• Fast Company named Riff City one of the Most Innovative Companies in the World

• PRWeek Purpose Awards recognized us as Small Organization of the Year

• Bulldog PR selected Riff City as Best Boutique Agency

• PRWeek selected us as a finalist for the PRWeek Best Boutique Agency award

This is a senior role with real ownership. You will run accounts, set strategy and be the person clients call first. You will also manage and develop a team, and your judgment will be trusted on what goes out the door. This position reports to the CEO and president, and supervises Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and Junior Associates.

Working with us means you'll be surrounded by high-quality teammates and learn something new every day. Riff has a positive, team-oriented culture where you'll be challenged, continue to grow, and laugh a lot, all while telling powerful stories and building campaigns that are changing the world for the better.

Riff City is a remote-first organization with the team based across California.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications, media relations and public affairs strategies

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of our clients, including their business, products/services, competitors, influencers and markets

• Serve as day-to-day lead on multiple client accounts and relationships

• Provide strategic counsel and develop the right messaging to help organizations tell their stories to national and regional audiences

• Actively pitch and secure top tier media coverage for clients

• Cultivate and maintain relevant media contacts

• Draft, review and approve a wide variety of communications materials (press releases, pitches, statements, blog posts, newsletters, talking points, thought leadership, presentations, etc.)

• Deliver excellent client service and account management, continually fostering strong relationships

• Supervise, mentor and develop Managers, Senior Associates, Associates and Junior Associates, including regular feedback and support on career growth

• Own clean handoffs and clear communication between clients and account teams

• Think creatively about strategy, approach and delivery of client programs and projects

• Juggle multiple projects and deadlines, managing budgets and timetables

• Participate in new business development

• Stay updated on the latest trends in public relations and be an active participant in the relevant issue area segments

• Serve as an ambassador of Riff City when networking with clients and professional peers

Required

• 7+ years of professional experience in a related field (strategic communications, public affairs, media relations and/or journalism)

• Strong, creative writing skills (a writing assessment is included as a step of our interview process)

• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing staff

• Working knowledge of the media industry, how media relations works and an ability to build relationships with journalists

• Ability to lead multiple accounts and projects simultaneously under tight deadlines

• Strong skills in organization, prioritization and time management

• Confidence. Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, and can also take direction well

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a cool outlook

• Solid research, proofreading, writing and editing skills

• A personable and professional character that will allow you to build client rapport

• Outgoing, personable, and generally nice

• Computer experience including, but not limited to, G Suite, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Previous experience working at and managing clients at a public relations and/or public affairs agency

• Previous experience managing public affairs strategies and working with community stakeholders

• Experience in social impact, technology, climate tech or policy

Perks

Riff City is best-in-class, and this extends to our employee-centric company culture and benefits. Our perks are unrivaled, like our team and clients! We provide big company benefits (competitive salary, healthcare, a personal development stipend for business, fitness and other employee enrichment expenses, internet and phone reimbursement, 401(k) with matching, quarterly profit sharing, half-day Fridays every other week during the summer and more) while maintaining the size and energy of a startup.

Riff City is a remote-first organization with the team primarily based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000.

Riff City Strategies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Interested candidates should apply by using the application form. Chaloner will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine next steps.

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Content

Hybrid (Boston, MA) or Remote

GLAD Law (GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders)

Date Posted: 8/21/2026

About Us

GLAD Law (GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders) has been a leading force in LGBTQ+ rights for nearly 50 years. With deep roots in New England and impact nationwide, we use strategic litigation, legislation, and public education to fight for the civil rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV. GLAD Law's bold strategy and precedent-setting victories have reshaped the legal landscape, advancing equality for all people facing discrimination and social barriers.

The Opportunity

The Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Content is a senior member of the communications team responsible for developing and executing strategic communications that advance the organization's legal and policy goals, build public understanding of LGBTQ+ rights including among new and conflicted audiences, and elevate visibility of GLAD Law's expertise as a leading LGBTQ+ legal rights organization. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the public's understanding of and support for the rights, dignity, and equality of LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV.

This role requires a skilled writer, strategic thinker, and experienced communications strategist who can translate complex legal and policy developments into clear, compelling narratives across a wide range of formats and audiences. This full-time, exempt position reports to and works closely with the Director of Communications and Public Education, oversees work by communications interns, and works in close collaboration with the Assistant Director of Communications and Public Engagement, the Senior Manager of Digital Media, the Digital Content and Social Media Coordinator, the legal team, and organizational leadership to advance our mission through powerful storytelling and proactive media, storytelling and creator engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Writing and Content Development

Draft, edit, and refine a high volume of written materials, including event remarks and speeches, press releases and media statements, organizational and advocacy emails, newsletter articles, fact sheets and FAQs, blog posts, website copy, and digital media content. Translate legal developments — court decisions, legislative activity, regulatory changes — into accessible, resonant language for diverse audiences. Maintain a consistent organizational voice across all platforms while adapting tone and style to audience and context. Meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy.

Messaging and Strategic Communications

Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of organizational and issue-based messaging frameworks, narrative strategy, and communications plans to reach and move relevant audiences. Collaborate across departments to ensure communications work supports litigation, policy, and development goals.

Media and Creator Relations

Cultivate and sustain relationships with journalists, editors, creators and content producers across print, broadcast, and digital outlets. Respond to press inquiries; pitch stories; coordinate interviews and prepare spokespeople for media appearances; monitor coverage to identify opportunities and manage the organization's public profile.

Qualifications, Mindset and Core Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to civil rights, be self-motivated, and be able to work in a diverse multicultural environment. The successful applicant will be committed to fulfilling GLAD Law's mission and aspire to its organizational values.

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through various professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the following qualifications and experiences:

• Six or more years of professional experience in communications, journalism, public affairs, message development or a related field, with increasing levels of responsibility and demonstrated expertise in writing across multiple formats

• Exceptional clear, accessible and engaging writing ability, including under deadline, and strong editing and proofreading skills

• Experience with communications, messaging and narrative strategy that moves people to greater understanding

• Understanding of the evolving media and information landscape, sound media judgement and the ability to move quickly in a fast-moving media environment

• Demonstrated commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and racial justice

• Experience in legal, advocacy, policy, or nonprofit communications strongly preferred

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think creatively and strategically, partner across teams, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $110k - $150k depending on experience. GLAD Law offers competitive benefits including:

• Three weeks of paid vacation

• 18 holidays

• 401k participation and Safe Harbor contribution

• Fully paid individual health and dental insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• Professional development opportunities

• An opportunity to work with a frontline responding organization in the battle for LGBTQ+ rights across the nation.

GLAD Law has a commitment to justice and lived equality; inclusion, equity, and mutual respect; anti-racism, and collaboration, and has defined these as our core values that are integral to fulfilling our mission. The core values apply to all levels and positions at GLAD Law. Each employee is encouraged to find ways to integrate the core values into their day-to-day work. Learn more about GLAD Law's values.

GLAD Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including race, sex (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, marital status, active military or veteran status. To ensure a broad pool, we encourage all applicants who believe they are qualified to apply.

To Apply

Submit a letter of interest, resume, and recent writing sample in one single PDF, by email with AD Communications in the subject line to: ajohnston@gladlaw.org

Attention: Amanda Johnston, Director of Communications and Public Education

Successful candidates can expect an initial screening call, followed by a series of virtual interviews with the GLAD Law team. Finalists will be invited to interview at the GLAD Law headquarters in Boston. The expected start date is November 2026.

Location & Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid or remote-eligible position. Periodic project or event-based travel is required, as well as (for fully remote employees) occasional travel to GLAD Law's main office in Boston, Massachusetts for full team in-person meetings.

Media Relations and Communications Strategist for Lands, Wildlife and Ocean

Hybrid (Washington, DC) or Remote (U.S.)

Earthjustice

Date Posted: 8/21/2026

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer.

Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.

The Media Relations and Communications Strategist for Lands, Wildlife and Oceans will join the Public Affairs and Communications team to develop and carry out earned media and communications strategies for Earthjustice litigation and policy work. This position will report to the Associate Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Lands, Wildlife and Oceans and work under their guidance and strategic leadership to develop communications strategies and deepen and expand press coverage in support of priority issue areas.

This is a non-supervisory position. The Media Relations and Communications Strategist is expected to work a full-time (37.5 hours/week) schedule. This role will preferably be based hybrid from our Washington, D.C. office. However, we are open to remote candidates within the U.S.

Some domestic travel is required.

What You'll Do

Media Outreach (55%)

• Work with Associate Director of Public Affairs and Communications and communications team, litigators, policy staff, clients and coalition partners to build, shape, and implement media outreach strategies on Lands, Wildlife and Oceans issues.

• Pitch stories to national and regional media outlets including papers, magazines and long-form media outlets, TV and radio stations, online outlets, and other influential news sources.

• Track media narratives, identify and pursue earned media opportunities and build relationships with journalists.

• Write and distribute press releases, talking points, and background materials on cases of interest to national, regional, and online media.

• Occasionally respond quickly to breaking news moments and seize opportunities for coverage when there are unexpected and fast-moving developments.

• Manage media lists and contacts and monitor media coverage.

• May coordinate with vendors for communications content (digital ads, photos, etc.).

• May lead on arranging virtual or in-person press conferences.

• May provide media strategy guidance to team members across Public Affairs and Communications team.

• May conduct media outreach on behalf of clients and partners and contribute to joint media efforts with external partners.

Message Development and Media Training (15%)

• Work with program staff to assess media narratives and develop appropriate messages.

• Develop talking points, quotes, and statements for program teams and assist program staff members in preparing for media interviews.

• Provide media training to program staff.

• In collaboration with Associate Director, work with national and grassroots coalitions to support advocacy efforts and develop messaging and media strategy.

Strategy (20%)

• Implement communications strategies for program priorities under the strategic leadership of Associate Director, working directly with clients, partners, coalitions, communications team members and relevant program staff.

Administrative and Professional Development (10%)

• Attend and contribute to team meetings, support project management, and collaborate across the department on knowledge sharing and content planning.

• Attend events, webinars, trainings and other professional development programs.

• Attend internal DEI learning opportunities to increase awareness and actively contribute to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment.

Please note that the percentage breakdowns provided above serve as a guideline and that other duties may be assigned as part of the job's requirement

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or Marketing preferred.

• At least three years' experience in media relations.

• Experience working with nonprofits, advocacy organizations, government, or political campaigns preferred.

• Experience working on environmental issues preferred.

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

• Proven ability to develop relationships with journalists and pitch high-impact media stories to advance advocacy campaigns.

• Proven ability to succeed in a fast-moving environment with tight deadlines.

• Experience using social media, Muck Rack, and/or other media relations software to monitor media narratives, connect with journalists, and amplify earned media placements.

• Demonstrated commitment to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.

• Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice's values of justice, excellence, inclusion, and partnership.

Please Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment.

Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by working location and are commensurate with the experience required.

Salary range in Washington, D.C.: $113,000 - $125,600

Salaries in other locations will vary:

Salary range in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY: $119,000 - $132,200

Salary range in Chicago, IL, Seattle, WA, and Los Angeles, CA: $113,000 - $125,600

Salary range in Denver, CO and Philadelphia, PA : $107,100 - $119,000

Salary range in Miami, FL, Bozeman, MT, and New Orleans, LA: $101,200 - $112,400

Other remote locations: $101,200- $125,600

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Two brief writing samples (press statement or pitch preferred, 1-2 pages max)

Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Managing Director of Marketing & Communications

Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)

Futures Without Violence (Courage Museum)

Date Posted: 8/21/2026

About Futures Without Violence and the Courage Museum

Futures Without Violence is a dynamic national organization with more than four decades of leadership in advancing equity and ending gender-based violence throughout the United States and around the world. Powered by Futures Without Violence and opening in 2027, the Courage Museum is a first-of-its-kind educational and cultural institution located on the Main Post of San Francisco's Presidio.

Designed in partnership with the award-winning experience design firm Local Projects, and in collaboration with the award-winning documentary film production company Actual Films, the Courage Museum will use immersive storytelling, education, and public engagement to help visitors understand how and why violence occurs, how it affects individuals and communities, and how each of us can practice courage in everyday life.

The museum is not a traditional institution focused only on the past. It is a forward-looking place of action, reflection, and inspiration. With young people at the center, the Courage Museum will invite visitors to explore empathy, belonging, healing, and responsibility—and to see themselves as capable of shaping a less violent and more connected future.

As the museum prepares to open, Futures Without Violence is building the team and infrastructure needed to bring this bold vision to life. The Managing Director of Marketing and Communications will play a central role in shaping how the Courage Museum is introduced to the Bay Area, to educators and young people, to donors and civic leaders, and ultimately to a national audience.

For more information about Futures Without Violence, visit https://futureswithoutviolence.org/.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Futures Without Violence (Founding Director of the Courage Museum), the Managing Director of Marketing and Communications will develop and lead an integrated marketing and communications strategy for the Courage Museum.

Joining at a formative moment, the Managing Director will shape the museum's public identity, institutional voice, audience strategy, and national reputation. They will build on existing brand, messaging, website, social media, risk assessment, and planning work, bringing these efforts together under a clear communications vision.

The Managing Director will help the museum build visibility while navigating a complex public and political environment. They will position courage as a universal human theme, develop messages that connect across commonalities, and advise leadership on when and how to pursue public attention.

The portfolio includes brand, marketing, audience development, ticket sales, media relations, internal communications, digital strategy, content, crisis communications, and consultant management. The Managing Director will be accountable not only for building awareness, but for converting that awareness into museum attendance and ticket revenue. Because the museum is still being built, the role requires both senior strategic judgment and a willingness to execute directly.

The successful candidate will be a creative and pragmatic builder who can establish systems, align stakeholders, present clear options, and move work forward in a thoughtful and collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications and Narrative Leadership

• Develop an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned with the museum's mission, opening timeline, educational goals, audience priorities, and fundraising objectives.

• Shape a clear, hopeful, and broadly resonant narrative that makes complex issues accessible and positions the Courage Museum for national and global relevance.

Launch Marketing and Audience Development

• Lead integrated campaigns that build awareness, generate demand, and convert priority audiences into ticket buyers and museum visitors ahead of the 2027 opening and beyond.

• Own audience growth and ticket-sales performance, using data, testing, partnerships, and channel strategy to drive attendance while balancing political, cultural, and reputational considerations.

• Partner with the Museum's Director of Visitor Experience to help shape and support the museum's onsite and online retail strategy, bringing marketing, branding, and audience-development expertise to strengthen product visibility and sales; direct retail experience is welcomed but not required.

Content, Digital Engagement, and Internal Communications

• Oversee content across the website, email, social media, media materials, donor communications, events, and multimedia storytelling, ensuring youth, survivor, and community voices are represented with care.

• Coordinate closely with FUTURES' Vice President of Communications to plan strategic communications that are consistent and support FUTURES institutional priorities, targets, and positioning.

• Strengthen the museum's digital presence and internal communications, using audience insights and data to improve engagement and keep staff, board members, and partners informed.

Media Relations and Thought Leadership

• Build relationships across print, digital, broadcast, radio, podcast, local, and national media, and develop proactive opportunities that elevate the museum, its leaders, and its educational model.

• Prepare leaders for interviews, events, and public appearances, while cultivating credible partners and third-party validators who can broaden the museum's reach.

• Support leadership in preparing for and responding to sensitive issues through sound judgment, clear protocols, rapid-response materials, and coordinated decision-making.

Cross-Functional Leadership and Internal Alignment

• Serve as a central communications partner across the Courage Museum and in tight coordination with Futures Without Violence, aligning priorities, messages, ownership, review processes, and decision timelines.

• Build trust across differing perspectives, present clear options and tradeoffs, and help teams move from ideas to coordinated action.

Agency, Consultant, and Project Management

• Manage external agencies, consultants, and vendors, establishing clear roles, briefs, scopes, workflows, budgets, and timelines.

• Track work across launch planning, media, digital, donor communications, education outreach, and events, while assessing future staffing and resource needs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished marketing and communications leader with experience shaping the visibility and reputation of complex organizations, institutions, brands, campaigns, or causes.

They will have operated at the Director, Head of Communications or Marketing, Vice President, senior agency, or comparable level. They will bring the judgment to advise executive leadership and the willingness to write, edit, direct, and execute.

The strongest candidates will be energized by building a function and shaping a new institution within an accomplished longstanding organization. They will be comfortable working without a large internal team, managing external partners, and creating systems from the ground up.

They will be highly solutions-oriented, able to present multiple pathways, and skilled at helping stakeholders understand risks and tradeoffs. They will remain calm under pressure and have experience aligning competing perspectives during fast-moving situations.

Candidates may come from nonprofit, cultural, social impact, foundation, agency, media, education, public interest, or mission-driven brand environments. Museum experience is welcome but not required.

The strongest candidates will be confident but not ego-driven, politically savvy but not partisan, strategic but close to execution, and ambitious for the work rather than personal visibility.

Qualifications

The strongest candidates will bring many of the following experiences and qualities:

• At least 12 years of progressively senior experience in communications, marketing, brand strategy, media relations, public affairs, or a related field.

• Experience advising executive leadership and leading integrated strategies across paid, earned, owned, and shared channels.

• Strong audience-development and consumer-marketing experience, with a demonstrated ability to convert awareness and engagement into ticket sales, attendance, participation, or other measurable action.

• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, particularly with complex or emotionally sensitive subject matter.

• Experience communicating with young people, educators, families, donors, board members, civic leaders, media, partners, and the public.

• Strong media relationships across print, digital, broadcast, radio, podcasts, local, and national outlets.

• Experience with crisis communications, reputational risk, scenario planning, and rapid response.

• Experience leading internal communications and major organizational announcements.

• Success managing agencies, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong digital fluency across websites, social media, email, audience analytics, and testing.

• Experience building or strengthening a communications function in a new or changing organization.

• Sound judgment, humility, political awareness, and a deep connection to the mission of Futures Without Violence and the Courage Museum.

Location and Work Environment

This position is based in San Francisco, California, and will work in a hybrid environment with regular in-person presence at the Courage Museum in the Presidio. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for donor meetings, public events, media opportunities, launch activities, and museum programming.

The role requires flexibility, creativity, and a strong commitment to working collaboratively in a mission-driven setting.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary range is expected to be $180,000 – $230,000. Futures Without Violence offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending arrangements for health care and dependent care; generous sick and vacation benefits; paid holidays; and an employer-contributed retirement plan.

Futures Without Violence's EEO Statement

Futures Without Violence maintains a diverse and dynamic workforce and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and promotions. FUTURES is committed to strong child safeguarding principles, policies, and actions in response to any violation of its Child Safeguarding Policy.

To Be Considered

Please submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the position and fit for the role via the "Become a Candidate" button on GoodCitizen's website.

For additional questions, please reach out to: courage-marcomm@goodcitizen.com

Applicants applying by Monday, October 5 will be given priority consideration, with the position open until filled. First round interviews with the GoodCitizen team will take place through late October. Three rounds of interviews with the client team will take place from early November through early December. We hope to make an offer in mid-December.

Head of Marketing

Remote (UTC+2 to UTC-4; U.S. & select countries)

Wikimedia Foundation

Date Posted: 8/21/2026

Reports to: Senior Director of External Communications

Summary

The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for an experienced Head of Marketing to help establish and oversee a new function responsible for product and integrated marketing.

The Wikimedia Foundation is the non-profit that hosts Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. Product marketing is a new function being established at the Foundation, and the Head of Marketing will help build it from the ground up. They will bring our existing integrated marketing work together with this new capability into one unified function that will help ensure Wikipedia remains visible and relevant to generations of readers around the world.

Positioned within the External Communications team, the Head of Marketing will collaborate with Foundation stakeholders to shape our go-to-market approach. While the primary audience focus for the role is readers, they will also help develop a unified view of audience engagement across the Foundation's external audiences.

This role is remote and open to candidates across UTC+2 to UTC-4 (Central European through Eastern Time). Given the globally distributed nature of the team and role requirements, flexibility outside standard hours should be expected.

Key responsibilities will include:

Product marketing leadership

• Work with the Senior Director of External Communications to help establish product marketing as an emerging function, developing the processes and go-to-market approach needed to engage new external audiences.

• Recruit and lead team members overseeing product marketing, ensuring alignment with strategy and organisational needs.

• Lead coordination with Foundation departments to establish a shared approach to external audience engagement, and campaign planning.

• Bring a retention and lifetime-engagement lens to product marketing planning.

• Develop a foundation for product marketing metrics including audience growth, campaign impact, adoption/retention improvement, stronger brand awareness, or clearer GTM process.

• Establish strong commercial judgement within the audience and competitive landscape, able to identify and prioritise market needs and balance that with corresponding product features.

Brand and channel marketing

• Partner with the Brand Studio and Brand Management team to develop a shared global brand marketing approach.

• Line-manage team members responsible for integrated and performance marketing, including paid media and owned digital experiences.

• Collaborate with Insights and Brand Studio on developing new marketing briefs, staffing for new projects, and development of campaigns and activations that grow global brand visibility, likeability, and awareness.

• Ensure strategic alignment between the briefs product marketing produces and how the wider marketing and communications team adopts them.

• Oversee the development and execution of the Foundation's web, SEO/GEO, and app store strategy as core organic growth channels.

• Architect and oversee decisions on marketing technology and tooling, ensuring seamless data integration between CRM platforms, martech systems, product analytics tools, and communication channels.

• Stay at the forefront of trends, platform shifts, emerging channels, and marketing tools.

Team leadership

• Experience leading and line managing a multidisciplinary marketing team.

• Actively managing priorities across the dual remit of product marketing and integrated marketing, ensuring sufficient attention is directed to both.

• Overseeing and managing relationships with external agencies.

Skills and experience

• 12+ years of marketing experience, including significant knowledge of product marketing (at least 5 years in a b2c setting), and line management of multi-disciplinary teams.

• Experience at a major website, online publisher/platform, growing and engaging audiences at scale globally.

• Experience building product messaging and value propositions, with global audience segmentation and lifecycle marketing experience.

• Ability to adapt tone, voice, and message across different cultural contexts.

• Experience in agile, fast-paced, complex, and ambiguous marketing environments, comfortable balancing both a hands on and strategic approach, while handling long-term strategy building with short-term performance demands.

• Experience in leading through influence and collaboration to drive alignment across teams and departments.

• Experience developing and overseeing a multichannel strategy across paid, owned, and earned media.

• Ability to operate as a peer with internal stakeholders.

• Experience with campaign analytics, with the ability to translate data into shared strategic decisions.

• Direct experience evaluating or implementing marketing technology, such as CRM or audience and campaign data platforms.

• Experience working remotely and across multiple time zones and emerging markets, including leading a distributed team.

• Budget management experience.

We'd also love it if you have

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for the Wikimedia mission.

About the Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world in which every single human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We believe that everyone has the potential to contribute something to our shared knowledge, and that everyone should be able to access that knowledge freely. We host Wikipedia and the Wikimedia projects, build software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing Wikimedia content, support the volunteer communities and partners who make Wikimedia possible, and advocate for policies that enable Wikimedia and free knowledge to thrive.

The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations. We receive donations from millions of individuals around the world, with an average donation of about $15. We also receive donations through institutional grants and gifts. The Wikimedia Foundation is a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with offices in San Francisco, California, USA.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Wikimedia Foundation values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, traits historically associated with race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

The Wikimedia Foundation is a remote-first organization with staff members including contractors based 40+ countries. Salaries at the Wikimedia Foundation are set in a way that is competitive, equitable, and consistent with our values and culture. The anticipated annual pay range of this position for applicants based within the United States is US$143,478 to US$217,585 with multiple individualized factors, including cost of living in the location, being the determinants of the offered pay. For applicants located outside of the US, the pay range will be adjusted to the country of hire. We neither ask for nor take into consideration the salary history of applicants. The compensation for a successful applicant will be based on their skills, experience and location.

Please note that we are currently able to hire in the following:

US States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming

Countries: Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Our non-US employees are hired through a local third party Employer of Record (EOR) and must have current work authorization in their location.

We periodically review this list to streamline to ensure alignment with our hiring requirements.

All applicants can reach out to their recruiter to understand more about the specific pay range for their location during the interview process.

If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting@wikimedia.org or +1 (415) 839-6885.

Principal, Executive Communications

Remote (U.S. & select countries; ET hours)

Wikimedia Foundation

Date Posted: 8/21/2026

The Wikimedia Foundation seeks a senior communications professional to lead our executive communications across a growing, global portfolio.

This person's main responsibility is to serve as a primary communications partner to the Foundation's CEO, providing strategic counsel and direct support across internal and external communications. This includes building a comprehensive engagement strategy spanning multiple and complex stakeholder groups. In close collaboration with colleagues on the Foundation's media relations and internal communications teams, and with the Foundation's Chief of Staff, this person will develop, shape, and implement a strategy for the CEO to communicate and advance the vision of the Wikimedia Foundation. In addition, they will support external communications for other members of the Foundation's executive team and the Board of Trustees.

The person in this role will be responsible for proactively identifying, shaping, and executing opportunities to build the thought leadership platforms for the CEO and other Foundation executives, including securing and preparing leaders for public speaking and media engagements. This role will regularly develop communications materials for the CEO, such as speeches and remarks, talking points, social media posts, internal communications, briefing documents, and blogs. They will also develop key narratives and messaging strategies that increase the awareness and understanding of how Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects work and their value in the world, in alignment with the communications objectives of the Wikimedia Foundation.

This role requires a candidate with previous experience supporting C-level executives; the ability to work autonomously to develop thought leadership strategies and excellent written materials; and the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment by creating connections across departments and teams within a globally-distributed, remote, matrixed organization.

Working hours: This role requires regular working hours aligned with the Eastern Time (ET) time zone, with flexibility to work across time zones as needed to support global stakeholders and executive communications.

The ideal candidate is:

• An executive communications expert. You have written for CEOs and executives before; you are comfortable working directly with senior-level stakeholders to understand their priorities and translate them into a communications strategy. You are not just a communications expert; you are a strategic partner and advisor to the principals that you support. You are responsive and curious, with a high degree of executive presence. You are able to anticipate tough questions and think strategically about messages that resonate across multiple audiences.

• Highly collaborative. You will be part of an international communications department that works to reach and engage numerous stakeholders through a range of global channels, including earned media, social media, and channels reaching Wikimedia volunteer and affiliate communities and Foundation staff. You can develop and integrate executive communications tactics into the overarching communications strategy of the Wikimedia Foundation. You will proactively develop relationships throughout the organization and broader volunteer communities to understand and surface trends to include in communications.

• An experienced storyteller. You will develop written materials that capture the tone and voice of different executives, often working under tight deadlines. This can include writing and ghostwriting speeches, op-eds, quotes, external statements, and blog posts that have a clear point of view; guiding social media strategy that captures the tone and style of our executives; and creating a consistent internal communications strategy including regular staff emails from the CEO.

• Enthusiastic about proactive external opportunities. In a swiftly evolving news and public engagement landscape, you will raise the profile of Wikimedia Foundation leadership by proactively seeking out earned media opportunities and speaking engagements, as well as co-creating thought leadership and building public presence for our leadership team. You will leverage relationships with reporters and conference organizers to identify new and compelling publications and venues for Foundation leaders to speak to key audiences. You love following technology trends and other public narratives that are relevant to our work, and you identify proactive opportunities to increase awareness about the Wikimedia projects.

Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years of professional experience in communications, with several years supporting C-level executives.

• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including ability to adapt communications for different stakeholders.

• Unflappable composure and ability to engage with senior leadership-level presence; ability to communicate the work of the Wikimedia Foundation at multiple levels.

• Experience navigating crisis communications, including preparing executives to respond to sensitive or rapidly evolving situations in partnership with wider Communications teams.

• Proven ability to pitch stories, engage press, and manage key relationships to drive results. Experience and comfort working with reporters, staffing media interviews, and shaping articles.

• Experience developing a social media strategy customized for specific channels (LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) in collaboration with the organization's larger social media strategy and social media team.

• Strong project management skills and experience managing multiple projects and deadlines at once, as well as an interest in both independent and collaborative work.

• Detail-oriented with experience maintaining systems and documentation for projects with multiple moving parts and stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel as needed (potential for 3 - 5 trips per year) and work across time zones.

Additionally, we'd love it if you have:

• Ability to work with colleagues who do not have English as their primary language.

• A commitment to consistently modeling the Wikimedia Foundation's organizational values.

• Preference for candidates based in the Eastern Time time zone.

• Preference for candidates with involvement or experience within Wikimedia communities and/or editing the Wikimedia projects.

About the Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world in which every single human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We believe that everyone has the potential to contribute something to our shared knowledge, and that everyone should be able to access that knowledge freely. We host Wikipedia and the Wikimedia projects, build software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing Wikimedia content, support the volunteer communities and partners who make Wikimedia possible, and advocate for policies that enable Wikimedia and free knowledge to thrive.

The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations. We receive donations from millions of individuals around the world, with an average donation of about $15. We also receive donations through institutional grants and gifts. The Wikimedia Foundation is a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with offices in San Francisco, California, USA.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Wikimedia Foundation values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, traits historically associated with race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

The Wikimedia Foundation is a remote-first organization with staff members including contractors based 40+ countries. Salaries at the Wikimedia Foundation are set in a way that is competitive, equitable, and consistent with our values and culture. The anticipated annual pay range of this position for applicants based within the United States is $144,765 to $220,063 with multiple individualized factors, including cost of living in the location, being the determinants of the offered pay. For applicants located outside of the US, the pay range will be adjusted to the country of hire. We neither ask for nor take into consideration the salary history of applicants. The compensation for a successful applicant will be based on their skills, experience and location.

Please note that we are currently able to hire in the following:

US States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming

Countries: Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Our non-US employees are hired through a local third party Employer of Record (EOR) and must have current work authorization in their location.

We periodically review this list to streamline to ensure alignment with our hiring requirements.

All applicants can reach out to their recruiter to understand more about the specific pay range for their location during the interview process.

If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting@wikimedia.org or +1 (415) 839-6885.

External & Media Relations Lead

Hybrid (Seattle area) or Remote (MT, ID, WA)

Legal Voice

Date Posted: 8/21/2026

Legal Voice fights for gender justice across the Northwest. From courtrooms to the court of public opinion, we create pathways to justice. Legal Voice works in state and federal courts in the Northwest, and advocates for legislative change at the local and state level in Idaho, Montana, and Washington.

POSITION SUMMARY

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

LOCATION: Hybrid (Seattle area) or Remote (MT, ID, WA)

POSITION STATUS: Full-time, exempt

The External & Media Relations Lead is responsible for shaping and elevating the public voice of the organization. This strategic leader develops and executes integrated communications, media, and public engagement strategies that advance the organization's mission, strengthen its reputation, increase visibility, and inspire action. The title and level of this position may be adjusted to Manager or Director based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Working closely with the Executive Director, legal staff, development team, and program leaders, this position serves as Legal Voice's primary communications strategist and media expert, translating complex legal and policy issues into compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences.

Focus on Racial Equity: Legal Voice is developing internal and external structures to responsibly and meaningfully center racial equity in our work. The ideal candidate for this position will have a well-developed equity framework that includes an understanding of systemic racism and oppression and will be self-reflective and willing to grow and learn around these topics.

Salary & Benefits: This full-time position has a salary range of $95,000–$105,000, depending on experience. Benefits include medical, mental health, dental, vision, and life/AD&D coverage as well as a wellness stipend; 45 days PTO per year (self-determined holidays, vacation, and sick leave) plus two one-week office closures in summer and end-of-year; 401(k) eligibility after six months of employment with a possible employer contribution; flexible and generous family leave; professional development opportunities; and technology stipend.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

• Develop and implement a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned with organizational priorities.

• Create annual communications plans with measurable goals and key performance indicators.

• Ensure consistent messaging across all public-facing platforms.

• Manage the organization's brand identity, voice, and messaging framework.

MEDIA RELATIONS

• Serve as the organization's primary media contact.

• Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national journalists.

• Develop media strategies around litigation, policy advocacy, legislative priorities, research, and organizational announcements.

• Draft press releases, media advisories, talking points, and statements.

• Coordinate interviews, editorial board meetings, and media briefings.

• Prepare organizational leadership and subject matter experts for media appearances.

• Monitor media coverage and identify proactive media opportunities.

• Manage crisis communications and rapid response messaging.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

• Serve as communications advisor to the Executive Director.

• Draft speeches, keynote remarks, op-eds, blogs, letters to the editor, and public statements.

• Prepare briefing materials for press conferences, interviews, board meetings, and public events.

• Help position organizational leadership as trusted experts on gender justice and public policy.

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS

• Oversee, develop and integrate digital communications campaigns across platforms.

• Collaborate with designers and digital consultants to produce compelling multimedia content.

• Analyze digital engagement and optimize communications strategies based on performance.

CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

• Collaborate with staff, partners, community, and clients to elevate stories while protecting confidentiality and dignity.

• Translate litigation, policy victories, and research into accessible public narratives.

• Produce collateral including development and marketing campaign materials.

• Ensure all communications reflect equity-centered practices.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS & PARTNERSHIP

• Collaborate with coalition partners on coordinated communications strategies.

• Represent the organization at public events, conferences, and media opportunities as appropriate.

• Identify opportunities to expand the organization's influence among policymakers, funders, and community stakeholders.

BRAND STEWARDSHIP

• Maintain brand standards and messaging consistency.

• Ensure organizational materials reflect professionalism, accessibility, and inclusivity.

• Manage relationships with external communications vendors, public relations consultants, photographers, videographers, and designers.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, political science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• At least 7 years of progressively responsible communications and media relations experience.

• Demonstrated success securing earned media coverage.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

• Experience translating complex legal, policy, or public affairs issues for broad audiences.

• Strong strategic thinking and project management abilities.

• Experience working under tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in nonprofit advocacy, legal services, public policy, or government.

• Existing relationships with regional and national media.

• Crisis communications experience.

• Familiarity with digital analytics, SEO, and email marketing platforms.

• Experience supervising communications staff or consultants.

• Understanding of gender justice, civil rights, or constitutional law issues.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic communications planning

• Media relations and press outreach

• Executive communications

• Crisis communications

• Public speaking and presentation coaching

• Exceptional writing and editing

• Brand management

• Digital communications

• Relationship building

• Project management

• Political judgment and discretion

• Collaborative leadership

SUCCESS IN THE FIRST YEAR

The successful candidate will:

• Increase earned media coverage by developing proactive media strategies.

• Establish the organization as a leading voice on gender justice issues.

• Build a communications calendar aligned with litigation, legislative, and fundraising priorities.

• Expand executive thought leadership opportunities.

• Strengthen organizational public engagement.

• Improve digital engagement and audience growth.

• Develop systems and processes that support timely, coordinated communications across the organization.

WHY JOIN US?

This is an opportunity to help shape public understanding of some of the most important gender justice issues of our time. The External & Media Relations position will play a central role in influencing public dialogue, amplifying community voices, and advancing meaningful legal and policy change through strategic communications.

TO APPLY

Your application must include a cover letter, resume, and writing sample, such as a press release or op-ed where you were primary author and produced at least 90% of the original content. Generic applications will not be accepted.

Submit your application to info@legalvoice.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by September 15, 2026. References will be requested from finalists later in the hiring process.

Accessibility & Accommodation: Legal Voice is committed to making our hiring process accessible and welcoming to all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process, please contact Operations at cphalan@legalvoice.org.

Non-discrimination: As an organization committed to prioritizing reproductive justice, economic justice, and racial justice, Legal Voice believes in fostering the leadership of all women, particularly those from underrepresented and marginalized communities. Legal Voice follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, and marital status.

Associate Director of Technology Communications

Hybrid (Seattle, WA)

University of Washington (UW Medicine)

Date Posted: 8/21/2026

UW Medicine Strategic Marketing and Communications has an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director of Technology Communications to join their team. At UW Medicine, we work to improve health for all people through excellence in clinical, research, and education and training programs. As the only comprehensive clinical, research and learning health system in the five-state WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) region, UW Medicine provides the most up-to-date care for each individual patient, leads one of the world's largest and most comprehensive medical research programs, and provides innovative learning programs for students, trainees, and practitioners in the health professions. The UW Medicine's Strategic Marketing and Communications (SMC) team plays a unique and vital role in advancing UW Medicine's mission to improve the health of all people. We advance UW Medicine's mission by creating connections to the discoveries, knowledge, and care that improve people's lives. Our team is comprised of 50+ dedicated professionals who work across a variety of marketing and communications disciplines for both the health system and UW School of Medicine, including brand and marketing strategy, news and media relations, internal and crisis communications, web development, UX/DX strategies, social media, writing, and graphic design. Our success lies in our core values: respect, teamwork, creativity, continuous improvement, and focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, that are reflected in all that we do.

Reporting to the Director of Internal Communications, the Associate Director of Technology Communications holds a critical and strategic role within the Strategic Communications team, responsible for the creation, delivery and management of employee-facing communications associated with UW Medicine IT Services and Innovation Core. The Associate Director of Technology Communications serves as a strategic leader and hands-on practitioner responsible for developing, executing, and measuring an integrated internal communications program for IT Services and Innovation Core. The Associate Director will work closely with IT and Innovation Core leadership, project teams, and communications partners to create communications strategies and plans that ensure the delivery of right-time, right-place, clear, compelling messages that support change initiatives, reinforce strategic priorities, and promote a strong internal brand for the value that IT Services and Innovation Core provide the organization. This position proactively interacts with IT Services, Innovation Core and other UW Medicine leadership, project teams, employees and partners across multiple UW Medicine entities, including Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, Airlift Northwest, and the UW School of Medicine. The position collaborates closely with members of the strategic communications, information technology and Innovation Core teams as well as clinical and operational leaders. This position requires a deep understanding of communications, information technology and technology change management strategy; internal, employee-facing content; and executive and strategic communications needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technology Communications Development, Strategy & Planning (50%)

• Build and lead an integrated communications strategy that elevates understanding of IT Services and Innovation Core-related products, platforms, and long-term technology enablements, communicates the value of these efforts across UW Medicine (and with executives, operations, partners, and IT Services employees) and demonstrates alignment with and support for UW Medicine objectives.

• Partner with IT and Innovation Core leadership to identify key priorities, audiences and desired outcomes for communications initiatives.

• Identify critical, impactful initiatives and their significance to UW Medicine's mission, values and strategic direction, and report on these to other leaders in UW Medicine via the President's Report.

• Create communications plans, including messaging frameworks.

• Develop, lead and execute communications strategy and planning around product innovation and launches, customer-facing processes to ensure awareness, change management, and also convey customer benefit and value of these to the organization.

• Identify, evaluate and manage budgets associated with communications deliverables, such as those that are part of product innovation and launches, employee awareness campaigns and change management.

• Lead and partner on executive and operational messages for IT Services and Innovation Core as part of technology implementations.

• Lead communications for large-scale technology projects.

• Lead communications for major IT crisis situations.

• Consult on large, impactful projects to support implementation and approach.

• Understand and work to incorporate the University's long-standing commitment to diversity, ensuring access and opportunity for all individuals in all projects, products and interactions.

• Integrate change management principles into communications planning for major IT and Innovation Core initiatives.

• Develop standard templates and processes, along with editorial guidelines.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on message development and delivery.

• Oversee and guide appropriate uses of internal communications infrastructure and standards for IT Services and Innovation Core communications (e.g., via Vitals, email or Marketo-based newsletters) to maximize engagement and clarity, reduce duplication, and ensure high-quality and effectiveness.

• Ensure coordination and alignment with UW Medicine communications strategies, messaging in partnership with Strategic Marketing and Communications.

• Establish metrics to assess communications effectiveness (open rates, engagement, feedback, etc.).

• Continue to refine strategies for increasing employee awareness, understanding and adoption of new and changing technologies.

Communications Execution (35%)

• Write, edit, and produce a range of internal (and, occasionally, external) communications, including leadership messages, Vitals intranet news content, talking points, FAQs, strategic outreach emails and more.

• Solicit and research information and ensure the highest standards of accuracy.

• Adhere to editorial guidelines, submission processes, and content production workflows, including reviews and approvals.

• Work cross-functionally to ensure all content adheres to legal, brand and security guidelines.

• Ensure messaging is consistent, inclusive, and accessible across major channels and audiences.

Outreach, Collaboration & Engagement (10%)

• Support monthly Site Executive meetings.

• Foster and build relationships with managers, IT and Innovation Core project teams, partners and leaders to identify communications needs and opportunities, and understand factors that influence successful implementation, including gathering and facilitating awareness, sharing, and feedback from partners and customers so these can be considered in technology implementations.

• Build avenues for multi-directional communications.

• Identify and attend regular IT and Innovation Core meetings to understand opportunities and discover information that will benefit internal audiences.

• Identify opportunities to provide coaching and resources on developing and executing effective internal communications.

• Collaborate with internal communications, HR, UW-IT and other partners to align messages, avoid duplication and use central platforms and infrastructures to communicate effectively.

Other Duties (5%)

• Ultimately support and advance the mission of UW Medicine.

• Related duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Ability to occasionally work outside of typical business hours as needed to address urgent situations. As an essential and hybrid position, the individual is required to work remotely when the University is under suspended operations due to inclement weather, etc. Hybrid – Approximately one day per month at South Lake Union office (with the option for more days in-office as desired) and minimum one day per month at UW Tower with ITS leadership. This position may need to sometimes be onsite locally for interviewing, reporting, and/or multimedia creation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, English, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• At least five years of progressively responsible technology communications experience, with at least 3 years in a management role leading internal communications strategy and planning for an IT organization.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing communications strategies for technology organizations.

• Familiarity with IT concepts, systems and services, including ITIL, COBIT, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, digital transformation, AI, generative AI, machine learning, natural language processing, Enterprise AI applications, and ethical and compliance considerations of AI.

• Prior experience in change management related to technology rollouts.

• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive communications practices.

• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills with ability to translate technical concepts into accessible language.

• Creating and managing key business partner engagement plans.

• Prior experience working in a large, complex organization.

• Prior work in an academic or health system setting.

• Familiarity with the AP style.

• Experience with Simpplr and SharePoint or ServiceNow or another content management system.

• Experience with email marketing platforms like Marketo or Eloqua.

• Demonstrated and outstanding organizational and project management skills.

• An authentically and consistently good listener.

• Exceptional skills in relationship building and collaboration.

• A strong writer, able to quickly and accurately write and edit clean and compelling content.

• An effective public speaker who can manage and lead meetings related to large, impactful communications projects.

• Experience using analytics to assess the impact and effectiveness of content.

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-change environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and have the flexibility to perform within an environment of changing needs and priorities.

• Ability to anticipate program needs, discern work priorities, and work cross-functionally.

• Ability to occasionally work outside of typical business hours as needed to meet deadlines and address urgent situations.

• Ability and willingness to create strong results with limited resources.

• High level of computer literacy skills, including experience with MS Office Suite, intranet platforms and key project management and presentation tools.

• Demonstrated commitment to integrity.

• Excellent research, writing and editing skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in strategic communications, business administration (MBA), information management or related field.

• 7-10 years of progressively responsible technology communications experience, with at least 5 years in a management role leading internal communications strategy and planning for an IT organization.

• Proficiency with intranet content management systems, email marketing platforms, and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Slack).

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $115,008.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum: $132,000.00 annual

Other Compensation: -

Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable

Senior Energy and Climate Analyst

 Hybrid (Warrenton, VA)

Piedmont Environmental Council

Date Posted: 8/21/2026

Supervisor: Ashish Kapoor – Senior Energy and Climate Advisor

Office Location: Warrenton, VA

Job Classification: Full-time Exempt

About PEC

The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) conserves and restores the lands and waters of the Virginia Piedmont, while building stronger, more sustainable communities. Founded in 1972, PEC is a locally based, community-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit and accredited land trust. At the core of PEC's approach is a focus on educating, engaging and empowering people to effect positive change in their communities.

Your Role

PEC is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team and advocate for sustainable energy solutions in PEC's nine-county region and the Commonwealth. The Senior Energy and Climate Policy Analyst will report to the Senior Energy and Climate Advisor and work in coordination with PEC's Land Use and State Policy staff to represent the organization in energy policy matters at the local, regional and state level.

The analyst will further develop positions on significant areas of energy policy that impact our region and work with PEC staff to ensure those positions are consistently and accurately represented.

Other responsibilities include participating in the Virginia Conservation Network's working groups related to energy matters and collaborating with individual partners on statewide and regional campaigns and legislative efforts that further the mission of the organization. This includes developing and advancing policy solutions on key energy/climate related issues (e.g., distributed generation development, utility-scale solar siting, agrivoltaics, storage, etc.) for our region and assisting in the identification and development of legislation that may be necessary to accomplish organizational goals.

A strong applicant will communicate effectively (written and verbally) with all levels throughout the organization and beyond. They must have a technical background in energy and climate policy with a commitment to advancing sustainable and clean energy policy solutions and environmental justice rulings, while keeping energy providers accountable. Familiarity with all aspects of energy production, transmission, distribution and regulation at state and federal levels is required. A working knowledge of land use planning and land conservation would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Activities and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as a technical resource, providing guidance and recommendations to local land use representatives and management on local energy and climate-related issues, including, but not limited to, advising local zoning and ordinance development related to clean energy, providing input on energy projects, and assisting with implementation of local policies that encourage distributed generation.

• Facilitating the development of pilot projects and working with the PEC Communications team to highlight key distributed generation projects in the Piedmont region.

• Developing shareable metrics and data analysis for distributed generation projects (i.e., graphs highlighting data from PEC's agrivoltaics project, solar energy savings charts/calculators, etc.)

• Assisting with research related to the development of legislative priorities and legislative language.

• Monitoring energy generation, transmission, transport and extraction trends and regulatory matters at the regional and state levels in anticipation of future challenges.

• Working with the President, Senior Energy and Climate Advisor, and Director of Land Use to evaluate and demonstrate the potential for distributed energy resource investments in our region (i.e., parking lot and rooftop solar, agrivoltaics, virtual power plants) and working with stakeholders to advance those projects.

• Staying apprised of and weighing in on energy plans, climate policy and related legislation.

• Assisting the President, Senior Energy and Climate Advisor and other relevant staff in the development of PEC responses to energy projects or issues of local, regional or statewide import.

• Updating staff regularly on energy matters.

• Representing the organization on technical advisory committees and workgroups (distributed generation, agrivoltaics, storage, etc.) at the state level and in regional energy discussions as needed.

• Working directly with Senior Energy and Climate Advisor and allied organizations to organize the public around campaigns, policies and outcomes supportive of the PEC mission, such as Solarize Piedmont, our annual Solar on the Farm events and certain legislative and regulatory actions.

• Developing summaries and reports for PEC's website, online alerts, newsletters and fundraising materials.

• Analyzing the impact(s) of energy policy on meeting climate objectives both locally and statewide.

• Collaborating with Senior Energy and Climate Advisor, Communications and Advancement staff to secure appropriate funding, highlight the benefits of PEC's energy work in the region, and mobilize supporters and the public at large.

• Representing PEC at public events and community functions, to potentially include appearing in organization social media, print publications and digital channels.

Geographic Focus

This position will be based out of PEC's headquarters office in Warrenton, VA or in a hybrid manner to be decided jointly with their supervisor. PEC's hybrid work policy includes a requirement of at least one day per week in the office. This position will require travel within PEC's nine-county service area and Richmond, Virginia. Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in energy resources, public policy, engineering, or related field and a minimum of 7 years work experience is required.

• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to write, edit and proofread written materials for PEC staff, Board of Directors, supporters and the public at large.

• Ability to organize, coordinate and manage diverse activities and deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Familiarity with computers and the use of online tools, such as Google Suite/Microsoft Office productivity software and GIS.

• Willingness and ability to work some weekends and evenings as events and meetings dictate.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of regulated natural gas and electric industry. Virginia, PJM and/or Dominion territory – specific knowledge is preferred.

• Effective interpersonal skills, including ability and desire to build relationships with a diverse constituency that includes political officials, nonprofit representatives, consultants and community members with a wide range of backgrounds, professions and perspectives.

• Ability to work in and create an effective and positive team environment, fostering mutual trust, respect and cooperation among staff and volunteers.

• Multilingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This position will be completed in an office environment. Office work requires extended sitting or standing and the use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Occasional lifting of materials up to 30 lbs. is required. Due to the public-facing nature of PEC's mission and community events, employees may occasionally be photographed, filmed or quoted for use in organization publications, promotional materials, social media and website content.

Compensation

Salary range is $80,000 – $100,000 and negotiable within the posted range, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

PEC offers an outstanding and robust benefits package including:

• Two health plans (83% employer paid premium for employee only plan, 80% employer paid for added dependents)

• Short- & Long-Term Disability*

• Group Term Life*

• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances*

• HSA account (with employer match up to $750 per year)

• FSA accounts (health & dependent care)

• 403(b) pension plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one

• 10 paid holidays

• 2 floating holidays

• PTO leave – 24 days per year, accrued each pay period

• 1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer at another non-profit or charitable cause

• Salary continuation leave for employee or family illness – from 2 to 8 weeks fully paid leave eligibility every 24 months, depending on length of service

• Paid bereavement, jury duty and military service training leave

• Travel expense reimbursement

• Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedules

• Cell phone reimbursement, up to $75 per month

• Professional development support

• Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.

*Indicates that this insurance premium is 100% paid by PEC for employee's coverage.

Application Process

Interested applicants should fill out our job application form. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resumé as a PDF. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Deadline: Sept. 6th, 2026 The position will remain open until it is filled.

Desired start date: October 12th, 2026

If your qualifications and experience are a good fit, PEC will reach out to you within 2 weeks of receiving your application or 5 weeks after the application deadline closes, whichever is later. The following is what you can expect as part of our hiring process:

1. First Round of Interviews (Panel / Hiring Manager, Phone / In-Person)

2. Second Round of Interviews (Panel / Hiring Manager, Virtual / In-Person)

3. Final Interview with Hiring Manager and President (Virtual / In-Person)

4. Reference Check

5. Offer Letter and Background Check

The Piedmont Environmental Council recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, and therefore our job descriptions are guidelines. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process may be requested. If you have any questions or concerns, please email apply@pecva.org.

If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.

Director of Marketing

Hybrid (Novato, CA)

Marin Community Foundation

Date Posted: 8/21/2026

About Marin Community Foundation

Marin Community Foundation (MCF) is one of the largest community foundations in the country: nearly 600 individuals and families across the Bay Area and beyond trust us to administer more than $4.3 billion in assets, and last year alone we directed more than $325 million to nonprofits.

We believe communities matter. They are our theory of change, where solutions take root and endure, where leaders are developed and where ideas built from the ground up become policy. We also believe the biggest problems of today demand local solutions, grown and scaled from the bottom up.

We deploy this theory of change by working alongside donors, nonprofit partners and community members. Our North Star: a Marin County where everyone can thrive. We have a strategic focus on affordable housing and homelessness, climate resilience and community-led change in the neighborhoods most affected by these challenges and historical inequities. Our team includes expert strategists with decades of success in creating durable change, and our entire staff is guided by core values: innovation, equity, impact, transparency, collaboration and joy.

The Opportunity

MCF is building a communications and marketing function commensurate with its scale and ambition, led by the Foundation's first Chief Communications Officer (CCO). The Director of Marketing will be a key partner in that build — the point person responsible for how MCF shows up across every marketing channel, paid and organic alike.

This is a rare combination of ownership and runway. You will set marketing strategy and execute it — owning social media, email, web, digital advertising, print, events and sponsorships. You will partner with our Communications Operations Manager to collaborate with creative vendors and agencies. And because we are focused on outcomes, not just outputs, you will build the measurement infrastructure to know what's working.

You will also partner with the CCO to support the Foundation's earned media program, extending the reach of stories the CCO places across owned and paid channels. The role arrives at a moment of visible momentum, including the Foundation's upcoming 40th anniversary in 2027 — a marketing opportunity you will help shape from the start.

The ideal candidate is a full-stack marketer: strategic enough to build the annual plan and hands-on enough to write or collaborate on the creative, brief the designer and read the analytics. You are equally comfortable stewarding a brand and stretching a budget.

A marketing leader needs a great team around them. You'll come to this role to meet established teammates at the top of their field. MCF already engages with smart folks who know us well, including a creative agency; media planner; website design firm; and professionals leading graphic design, photography and videography. We look forward to bringing your relationships and recommendations into this mix. We also have a core marketing stack ready for you, from Adobe Creative Cloud to Canva to Hootsuite and more. Now we're ready for you to take the helm.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Strategy & Campaigns

• Develop and execute MCF's integrated annual marketing plan across all channels — paid and organic — aligned to Foundation priorities and grounded in clear audience segmentation.

• Design and run campaigns around MCF's mission and impact among priority audiences, including donors and prospective donors both in and outside the County, nonprofit partners and Marin residents. These campaigns will build awareness but ultimately must lead to action.

• Lead marketing for signature institutional moments, including the Foundation's 40th anniversary, a Community Open House and initiative launches.

• Partner with the Philanthropic Partnerships team so marketing measurably supports donor engagement, cultivation and stewardship.

Digital, Social & Email

• Build MCF's comprehensive social media road map. Design the overarching channel strategy and editorial framework while setting performance benchmarks for downstream content creation and community engagement.

• Define website evolution, user experience (UX) and search optimization priorities, and design performance road maps to guide development and design vendors during execution.

• Orchestrate a macro strategy for MCF's email marketing ecosystem. Develop the long-term road map for newsletters and campaigns, establishing key parameters for list health, segmentation logic and testing frameworks.

Paid Media

• Steer the macro allocation and return-on-investment modeling for all paid media investments.

• Construct the integrated investment strategy across digital, print, out-of-home and sponsorship channels to maximize long-term fiscal efficiency.

• Serve as line of sight for vetting paid media inquiries, deliver a recommendation to the CCO and execute decisions on buys or passes.

• Establish performance guardrails for external agency partners relating to marketing.

• Set the media execution benchmarks and brief guidelines in close partnership with the Communications Operations Manager to ensure strict partner accountability.

Brand & Creative

• Steward the application of MCF's brand guidelines across all marketing materials — digital, print and event.

• With support from the Communications Operations Manager, direct creative production with designers, photographers, videographers and printers from brief through delivery.

• With support from the Communications Operations Manager, produce and maintain the Foundation's core marketing collateral, including impact materials, event assets and video storytelling.

Earned Media Support

• Amplify earned media wins across owned and paid channels to extend their reach and shelf life.

Measurement & Analytics

• Build and maintain the marketing dashboard. Define key performance indicators (KPIs), track performance across channels and report results and recommendations to the CCO.

• Use data to continuously refine audience targeting, content strategy and channel mix.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive marketing experience, including ownership of both paid and organic multichannel marketing programs.

• Demonstrated success managing paid media budgets and agency relationships, with fluency in digital advertising platforms and campaign optimization.

• You are laser-focused on audience. You don't believe "general public" is an audience, and you know how to zero in on an audience as specifically as needed.

• You are laser-focused on outcomes. You constantly ask what we are doing and why we are doing it, and you are comfortable pushing to adjust so outputs yield change and action.

• You know that "raising awareness" is not a useful outcome by itself; it's a checkpoint on the path to action that advances MCF's mission and creates change in the world.

• Hands-on command of social media strategy and content creation, email marketing and web content management.

• Strong analytics practice. Comfort defining KPIs, working in measurement tools and turning data into decisions.

• Excellent writing and editing skills and a sharp eye for brand consistency and visual quality. You know that brand includes more than just colors and fonts — it's everything from tone to which voices you elevate to the music and environmental impact of the materials you use at events.

• Experience supporting media relations — press distribution, spotting a good story idea, pitching, interview prep, stewarding a story — is a plus.

• We encourage applicants from all backgrounds — including agency, for-profit corporate environments and government — to apply. Experience in major gifts, philanthropy, nonprofits or mission-driven organizations is a plus.

• Familiarity with Marin County and the Bay Area civic landscape is a plus.

• Proficiency with customer relationship management (CRM), email and content platforms, and experience with data analytics, paid media and acquisition channels are required.

• Experience with Salesforce, Campaign Monitor, project management tools and Microsoft 365 is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Location & Work Environment

This is a hybrid role based in Novato, California, with at least two days per week on-site. And you'll want to be here: MCF's newly redesigned headquarters, opening this fall, occupies a soaring, light-filled, converted 1930s aircraft hangar on the historic former Hamilton Field. The reimagined space was designed for the way we work now: open, collaborative and built for connection with colleagues and community.

Our team overlooks the restored Hamilton wetlands nature preserve. Situated along the popular Bay Trail biking route, we're also a 15-minute walk from the SMART train and a 15-minute drive from both downtown San Rafael and downtown Novato.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary of $195,000–$205,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage; 12% employer retirement contribution; monthly stipends for Wi-Fi, cellphone and wellness; and generous paid time off.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a resume and cover letter describing your interest in the role to careers@marincf.org. MCF is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQ+ candidates.

Additional Requirements

Marin Community Foundation participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once a newly hired employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Senior Director, Marketing and Strategic Communications

Remote (U.S.)

Pacific Institute

Date Posted: 8/21/2026

Senior Director, Marketing and Strategic Communications

While we appreciate your enthusiasm for our work, we ask for no phone calls or LinkedIn messages regarding this role, please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A note on our process: We are committed to a human-first hiring approach. Your application will be reviewed entirely by our team, without the use of AI screening tools.

Remote (must reside within the United States)

Job Type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Exempt

Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000, based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. This range reflects national market data for comparable roles.

Travel: Domestic and occasional international travel required, including overnight stays (up to 15%)

Start Date: Immediate

No immigration or relocation assistance is available for this position

About Us

The Pacific Institute is a global water think tank that combines science-based thought leadership with active outreach and engagement to influence local, national, and international efforts in water sustainability and resilience. Our vision is to create a world in which society, the economy, and the environment have the water they need to thrive now and in the future. Since 1987, we have worked with diverse groups ranging from major corporations to frontline communities with a mission of creating and advancing solutions to the world's most pressing water challenges. Our work is routinely featured in national and global top-tier media, and we engage more than 270 partners, including NGOs, utilities, policymakers, businesses, and others.

About the Role

The Senior Director, Marketing and Strategic Communications, leads the strategy and execution of integrated marketing and communications campaigns that grow the Pacific Institute's audiences, strengthen its reputation as a definitive voice on global water solutions, and build the visibility and positioning that drive partnership and funding growth.

Reporting to the President and CEO and serving as a full member of the Executive Management Team, the Senior Director leads a team spanning content, digital, media relations, and partner communications. Working across Development and Research and Programs, this role builds the campaigns, messaging, and marketing infrastructure that convert the Pacific Institute's work into greater visibility, partnerships, and funding. This is a role with room to grow. As we enter our next planning period through 2030, they will shape what marketing and communications looks like at the organization for the next five years: building the systems, strategies, and team that position the Pacific Institute as the definitive voice on global water solutions.

Responsibilities

Marketing, Brand, and Audience Growth (45%)

• Create and lead the Pacific Institute's marketing strategy: audience definition, positioning, and a campaign calendar tied to organizational priorities.

• Plan and execute time-bound, outcome-measured campaigns tied to research launches, initiative milestones, and funding priorities.

• Steward the Pacific Institute's parent brand and associated sub-brands, (CEO Water Mandate and the Water Resilience Coalition), maintaining a consistent voice, messaging frameworks, visual identity standards, and editorial integrity across all properties.

• Lead content and audience strategy across the Pacific Institute's digital marketing infrastructure.

• Build the analytics and reporting capability that shows what marketing and communications activity produced, in terms leadership and funders can act on.

• Partner with the Chief Growth Officer to build marketing capability that directly supports revenue growth, including funder-facing collateral and messaging, campaign support, and content that opens partnership conversations.

• Partner with the Chief Research and Programs Officer and programmatic team to integrate communications into research and program initiatives, ensuring communication strategies, audience considerations, and dissemination opportunities are incorporated early into the process.

• Build a sustained executive visibility and thought leadership program for the Pacific Institute leadership and subject matter experts: media relations, speaking opportunities, and rapid response commentary.

• Represent the Pacific Institute externally on brand, marketing, and organizational positioning matters, and prepare subject matter experts for media and public appearances.

Communications Systems and Functional Leadership (25%)

• Design and maintain the communications system: the processes, workflows, quality standards, and decision-making norms that govern how communications work gets planned, prioritized, produced, and evaluated.

• Set priorities and manage intake across programs and initiatives, with the authority to sequence work and resolve cross-functional bottlenecks.

• Lead organizational media strategy, steward senior media relationships, and establish spokesperson strategy and protocols.

• Serve as the communications voice at EMT meetings, advising leadership on the strategic and external positioning implications of organizational decisions as they are being made.

• Align communications planning with organizational strategy, funding priorities, and capacity constraints.

Team Leadership and Development (15%)

• Foster a team culture of collaboration, creative excellence, psychological safety, and continuous learning.

• Build and maintain a team structure that can scale as the organization grows.

• Direct the team budget and workforce planning, including resourcing strategy, contractor and vendor portfolio decisions, and alignment of spend with organizational priorities.

• Build strategic redundancy and shared institutional knowledge across the team, ensuring flexibility and resilience.

Execution and Quality Assurance (15%)

• Ensure the quality, consistency, and timeliness of external communications, maintaining high editorial and strategic standards.

• Translate complex research findings, programmatic initiatives, and partnership activities into audience-appropriate messaging.

• Establish and enforce publication processes, timelines, and quality checkpoints.

• Write, edit, and produce communications and campaign materials directly and on an ongoing basis, reflecting the player-coach nature of this role and the firsthand execution required by the Pacific Institute's lean structure.

Requirements

• At least 14 years of progressive experience in marketing, strategic communications, media relations, or public affairs, with demonstrated outcomes at the organizational or enterprise level.

• At least 7 years in a leadership role managing and developing a communications team.

• At least 5 years in a marketing leadership role, independently responsible for a large brand.

• Demonstrated experience building or significantly evolving communications systems, processes, and team structures in a growing or transitioning organization.

• Track record of translating complex, technical, or research-based content into compelling narratives for diverse audiences including policymakers, funders, media, corporate leaders, and communities.

• Experience owning departmental budgets, workforce planning, vendor portfolios, and resourcing strategy.

• Experience with media strategy at the national or international level, including earned media, spokesperson preparation, and crisis communications.

• Experience advising executive leadership or serving in an executive-level communications advisory capacity.

• Working knowledge of how to apply AI tools for strategic advantage in communications and marketing, paired with sound judgment about their ethical use, including accuracy, attribution, and protection of the Pacific Institute's research credibility and organizational voice.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Policy, or a related field.

• Advanced degree preferred but not required. Equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Outstanding writing and editing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences and formats.

• Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable setting direction and rolling up their sleeves to execute.

• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage competing demands, make decisions with confidence and transparency, and advocate for the marketing and communications functions at the executive level.

• Deep understanding of digital communications, social media strategy, website management, email marketing, content management systems, and analytics platforms.

• Experience with brand management, visual identity, organizational positioning, and marketing infrastructure development.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, inclusive approach to leadership.

• Comfort operating in a remote-first environment with a globally distributed team.

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both internal team practices and external communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, or mission-driven sector, with an understanding of resource constraints, funder accountability, and values-driven organizational culture.

• Familiarity with water, climate, environmental sustainability, or natural resource policy issues.

• Experience communicating with diverse audiences including vulnerable communities, elected officials, corporations, community leaders, and the public.

• Experience translating program and organizational impact data into compelling external narratives and cross-functional brand storytelling for funders, partners, and the public.

• Experience managing communications for organizations undergoing growth, transition, or structural change.

• Fluency in other languages.

• Experience working with international organizations, multilateral institutions, or global sustainability networks.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is eligible for paid vacation and benefits. The Pacific Institute offers an excellent compensation package, including a generous health, dental, and Institute-matched retirement plan and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and reflects the field. Hiring Range: $150,000 – $170,000 per year. (if selected for an interview, a salary range within our hiring range that is specific to the candidates' geographic location will be shared).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Pacific Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is a core value at Pacific Institute. We are dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our team and culture for two reasons: To stay true to our values and principles: We recognize that historical and current injustices have left out certain voices and perspectives from decision-making about accessing and managing water resources. We acknowledge that the representation of these groups in water-related decision-making and careers is an important step towards addressing past and current injustices. Because Pacific Institute participates in water-related decision-making, we acknowledge that hiring and retaining a diverse staff can contribute to a broader need to address systemic injustices. To better achieve Pacific Institute's mission and vision: We know that having diverse perspectives makes for better research, creative solutions, and can help us achieve our mission. We recognize that a diverse team with varied perspectives, skills, and experiences is essential for generating and scaling innovative ideas that solve increasingly complex challenges. We make a active effort to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, heard, validated, empowered, and celebrated across different identities and cultures. We aim to constantly evolve our approach to DEI to reflect best practices in this work, just as we do with our water and climate research.

As part of this commitment, we request that all candidates include a short statement in their cover letter to address how your addition to our staff would contribute to our DEI efforts.

Communications Manager

Washoe County, NV

Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County

Date Posted: 8/21/2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, September 5

SALARY RANGE: $95,390.57-$166,516.93 per year, depending on experience

THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RTC) OF WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA, an integrated transportation agency that serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), transit authority, and street and highway construction agency invites applications for the position of Communications Manager.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must submit:

• A completed RTC Employment Application

• A resume

• A letter of interest

Apply online: https://rtcwashoe.com/news/careers/

Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

Position Overview

Under general direction, this exempt position provides strategic leadership for the RTC's communications function, overseeing internal and external communications, public information, government affairs, branding, digital communications, and creative services.

Reporting to the Director of Planning, the Communications Manager will develop and implement the agency's communications strategy, create an annual communications work plan, and lead initiatives that strengthen collaboration, improve organizational efficiency, and support the Executive Director's vision, Board priorities, and Strategic Plan. Working closely with the Director of Planning, this position serves as the agency's communications leader—providing strategic guidance, leading cross-functional communications initiatives, and managing a team responsible for public information, government affairs, graphic design, and web communications.

You'll lead a talented multidisciplinary team that includes two Senior Graphic & Web Designers, a Government Affairs Officer, and a Public Information Officer—fostering collaboration, developing staff, and building the processes and workflows that enable the team to deliver exceptional communications across the agency.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative communications leader who excels at building relationships, developing communication strategies, and creating systems that improve organizational effectiveness. They bring experience advising executive leadership, managing high-performing teams, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and translating organizational priorities into clear, compelling communications. This individual is equally comfortable developing long-term strategy, leading change initiatives, and rolling up their sleeves to support day-to-day communications needs.

Key Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement RTC's comprehensive communications strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and Board direction.

• Create and manage the department's annual communications work plan, establishing priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Communications team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Establish department workflows, project intake processes, and operational efficiencies that improve communication and service delivery across the agency.

• Partner with departments to develop strategic communications that support agency initiatives, projects, public engagement, and organizational goals.

• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to executive leadership, providing guidance on messaging, stakeholder engagement, and sensitive communications.

• Oversee media relations, public information, government affairs, branding, website content, digital communications, graphic design, publications, and marketing initiatives.

• Coordinate communications supporting the RTC Board of Commissioners and build productive relationships with elected officials, community partners, media organizations, and governmental agencies.

• Monitor communications performance, recommend innovative solutions, and ensure compliance with public records laws, accessibility requirements, and branding standards.

• Manage the department budget, consultant contracts, and special communications projects.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must meet one of the following:

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible communications, public information, public affairs, marketing, or related experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

• Valid driver's license required.

Benefits Package

• Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) – 100% agency paid

• Twelve (12) paid holidays

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage on 31st day of employment (employee only premiums paid 100%)

• Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Nevada does not have a state income tax, and RTC does not participate in Social Security.

About the Selection Process

All applications will be evaluated to identify candidates whose qualifications best match the RTC's needs. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next phase, which includes:

• A panel interview

• Possible assessment exercises

The RTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

Public Information & Media Relations Officer

Sugar Land, TX

City of Sugar Land

Date Posted: 8/13/2026

Salary: $87,485.00 - $100,609.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2400331

Department: Communications and Community Engagement

Division: Communications

Opening Date: 08/12/2026

Closing Date: 8/29/2026 5:00 PM Central

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Public Information & Media Relations Officer in the Communication & Community Engagement Department.

As the Public Information & Media Relations Officer, you'll help tell Sugar Land's story, build meaningful connections with the community and media, and keep residents informed when it matters most. Bring your creativity, strategic thinking, and passion for communication to a role where your voice can make a difference!

Why Should You Join Our Team?

Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Public Information & Media Relations Officer a salary of $87,485 - $100,609, depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion.

Benefits At-A-Glance:

• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;

• City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;

• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;

• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;

• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;

• Paid sick leave;

• Paid Parental Leave;

• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;

• You won't contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;

• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;

• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and

• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…

If we have your attention… Please. Continue. Reading!

Our City Mission:WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!

We follow the BLAZE Values:

• Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.

• Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.

• Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.

• Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.

• Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.

We are TrailBLAZErs!

About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree—the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine.

Ask yourself: Do you enjoy working with people? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you embrace change? Do you enjoy working in a professional AND casual environment? Are you an advocate of team-work? If so, please consider applying for the Public Information & Media Relations Officer position today!

As a Public Information & Media Relations Officer, you will:

• Serve as the City's primary spokesperson and lead Public Information Officer (PIO), managing media relations and serving as the official point of contact for media inquiries.

• Develop and execute proactive communications strategies, messaging plans, media outreach, and executive communications that support City priorities, initiatives, and organizational goals.

• Provide strategic communications counsel to executive leadership, department directors, and subject matter experts on media relations, crisis communications, public messaging, and community engagement.

• Develop and maintain proactive media relationships by identifying, pitching, and coordinating news stories with departments across the City that showcase City services, initiatives, projects, accomplishments, and community impact.

• Lead crisis and emergency communications, including serving within the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), coordinating with partner agencies, and developing timely public safety messaging during critical incidents.

• Write and oversee high-quality communications materials, including news releases, speeches, talking points, website content, public notices, executive correspondence, and other public-facing communications.

• Prepare and coach City leadership and subject matter experts for media interviews, press conferences, public presentations, and community meetings while building strong relationships with media and community stakeholders.

• Monitor media coverage, digital platforms, and public sentiment to identify emerging issues, manage reputational risks, and develop proactive communications that enhance public awareness, transparency, and trust.

• Regular on-site attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.

• Stay abreast of, and comply with, all City and departmental policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Assistant Director and/or their designee(s).

Formal Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration, Marketing, English, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

• Equivalent combinations of education and progressively responsible experience may be considered.

Related Work Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public information, media relations communications, journalism, public affairs, emergency communications, or a closely related field.

• Experience working in local government or another public sector organization is preferred.

• Experience serving as a Public Information Officer during emergencies, incidents, or crisis situations is highly desirable.

• Experience developing strategic communications plans, media strategies, executive communications, and digital communications is preferred.

Training (License and/or Certification):

• Valid Texas Driver License.

• FEMA Basic Public Information Officer Certification (or ability to obtain within one year of hire).

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.

Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.

Director of Communications

Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

Irving Harris Foundation

Date Posted: 8/13/2026

Chaloner has partnered with the Irving Harris Foundation on their search for a Director of Communications.

About Irving Harris Foundation

Irving Harris Foundation (IHF) fuels ideas, leaders and movements led by and for people most impacted by harm. We partner with those who are reimagining systems, centering equity, and shifting power and resources to eliminate racial and gender disparities among pregnant and birthing people, babies, very young children and their families so that they thrive within just and flourishing communities. To realize our vision, Irving Harris Foundation invests approximately $18 million annually in four interconnected areas: Early Childhood, Reproductive Health and Justice, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Jewish Values. To maximize our impact, the Foundation leverages our resources, time, knowledge and influence to further fuel the efforts of our grantee partners centering our core values of justice, courage, persistence, relationships and equity. We work side by side with our partners and foster supportive relationships rooted in trust.

Irving Harris Foundation has four primary strategies: grassroots organizing and movement building to galvanize people-driven movements; advocacy, policy and systems building to address root causes that lead to disparities and shift public and private resource allocation; innovative community centered and led model development and replication to help incubate, launch and sustain new programs, ideas and institutions; and leadership and workforce development to build the capacity of current and future generations of changemakers, especially those from communities most impacted by harm who are best positioned to lead changes rooted in community that address persistent disparities. Irving Harris Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago and funds in Illinois, nationally and to a limited extent in Israel.

In 2024, the Foundation announced that it will be sunsetting by 2032 after 85+ years in existence. As a spend-down philanthropy working in under-resourced priority areas, IHF invests in systems, policies, capacity building efforts, and leaders so that the impact of our work may endure long after Irving Harris Foundation sunsets. As the Foundation enters the final phases of spending down our assets, we are establishing our sunset programmatic and partner engagement strategies and clarifying our legacy priorities. We seek candidates who have exceptional narrative design and storytelling experience, are detail-oriented, organized and who can contribute to our organizational culture through their lived experience and commitment to racial, gender and economic equity for all. The Foundation is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive and diverse culture, and seeks candidates who can help the Foundation achieve this aspiration.

Position Summary

IHF seeks a Director of Communications to join its Leadership Team. While IHF has worked with communications consultants and contractors, the Director of Communications will be IHF's first full-time staff communications hire and will help shape and evolve the role. This role will support IHF in advancing its strategic work through spend down, focusing on the critical role IHF's narrative plays in advancing our legacy and philanthropic impact and using communications to leverage our partners' impact now and after we sunset. Additionally, this role will support internal communications including the Foundation team's effective reporting and engagement with the Foundation's Board of Directors.

The Director of Communications will possess a deep commitment to IHF's mission, and be able to identify and implement strategic communications activities that reflect the Foundation's legacy and contribute to change in the reproductive and birth justice, early childhood, infant mental health, and Jewish Values ecosystems through an integrated strategy. In addition, they will be considering how the Foundation's legacy could impact the philanthropic sector. The director will be excited and motivated to pursue innovative approaches and experimental thinking and know how to translate these ideas into a practical course of action.

As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Communications will work in collaboration across the organization to create and execute an effective communications strategy that fits the organization today and looks toward the future. The Director of Communications will maintain and elevate IHF's positioning, shape narrative and storytelling, lead projects, provide communications support to staff and when possible, external partners, and determine messaging and communications channels.

The ideal Director of Communications is a compelling storyteller, a voracious consumer of local and national media and a gifted communicator who is intellectually curious and has the facility to write and speak about complex social issues and sectors in a way that inspires action.

Key Responsibilities include:

Strategic Communications, Storytelling and Narrative Development

• Develop the vision for IHF's communications strategy, including articulating a clear internal philosophy on the role of communications and how to use IHF's assets to advance the mission. This should include:

• A roadmap for building our narrative and storytelling process

• A plan to eliminate communications silos and build an ongoing engagement strategy and feedback processes for program team engagement

• Internal communication plan for knowledge sharing and best practices

• An alignment of our language to our values

• A long-term vision for organizational sunsetting communications

• Develop and execute an organization-wide narrative that effectively works across the range of programmatic priorities and incorporates family and practitioner voices shaping the Foundation's narrative. From this narrative strategy, guide, build and counsel leadership on the following:

• Identify storytelling opportunities for the organization and its partners. Build a storytelling framework that aligns with narrative pillars, and the Foundation's principles and practices.

• Create messaging and talking points for team members to support their ability to communicate with external stakeholders in a way that ensures transparency and clarity for our grantees and other partners regarding our priorities, policies and practices as IHF sunsets.

• Write/edit communications and support thought leadership and field building opportunities, leveraging IHF's platform in alignment with the overarching communications strategy.

• Work with the Leadership Team to manage storytelling for Board meetings including building the strategy and approach to presentations and materials. Support goal setting, narrative building and content direction.

• Develop content such as newsletters, annual reports, IHF's website and other high-valuable deliverables.

• Determine analytics and success metrics for all communications work

• Work with and or hire external contractors to support successful implementation of communications tactics organization-wide.

Overall Foundation Effectiveness

• Collaborate across program areas to advance the Foundation's vision, mission, internal and external goals.

• Support updates and revisions to grantmaking processes as IHF continues to advance our commitments to Trust Based Philanthropic practices.

• Participate in full team and relevant Program team meetings.

Foundation Organizational Culture

• Contribute to building an inclusive and equitable organizational culture that is joyful, inclusive, equitable and trusting.

• Support the Foundation's commitment to live into its values of becoming an anti-racist organization.

• Engage and participate in workshops and consultation on racial equity including activities of the Culture Club

Candidate Profile

We recognize that there is a spectrum of lived and professional experience that will set candidates up for success in this role. While no one candidate will have every experience outlined in the position description, ideal candidates will display the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:

• Passion for the mission of IHF

• A minimum of 12 years of increasingly responsible communications roles is required. At least five (5) years in a communications leadership role working in close collaboration with senior leaders

• Senior level expertise and experience in the communications field, including proven experience building or evolving a communications function in the mission-driven space

• Values alignment and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion including proven experience centering equity through strategic communications

• A creative outlook and adaptability to change, be it embracing a shift in strategy or finding new approaches to existing work

• An understanding of the philanthropic sector from experience working directly in a foundation setting or alongside as a partner or grantee is preferred

• Strategic issue-based communications experience in the mental health, reproductive justice, prenatal-to-age-3 (early childhood), multi issue grassroots organizing and movement building policy fields is a plus but not required

• Strong relationship building/relationship management skills. Proven experience working as a proactive partner to field experts, including those with limited communications experience and resources, providing communications ideas, tactics and support

• Demonstrated practice developing, executing and measuring successful and integrated communications plans using a mix of traditional and new strategies and tools. Must be a digital communications expert

• The proven ability to work in a dynamic, and relatively flat organization is essential. This position will both lead and tactically execute.

• A flexible and personable work style.

• Excellent writing skills and the ability to write compelling short and long form content for a range of internal and external audiences, IHF colleagues, grantee audiences, policy influencers, the media and the broader philanthropic community.

This position offers the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team committed to making a difference in the lives of pregnant and birthing people, infants, young children, and families. We welcome candidates who are passionate about our work and dedicated to creating positive change. We encourage passionate and interested candidates to apply even if you do not meet every qualification.

WHY THE FOUNDATION?

The Foundation offers a competitive salary/benefits package and the opportunity to work with a small, collaborative, and dedicated team.

• Competitive Fulltime Salary – salary range $150,000 - $180,000 and commensurate with experience

• Annual bonus, 3-7%

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(K) contributions of 15% after 1 year (no match required)

• Generous employer paid Health, Dental and Vision package

• Vacation accrual of 18 days in year one increasing in year 2

• 10 PO PSSL days (up front) upon hire

• Bank Holidays plus 3 floating holidays

• Closed the week between Christmas and New Year

• Work week 4 ½ days per week

• One in-person collaboration day a week and access to an office at any time

The position is based in Chicago, Illinois. The Director of Communications may travel on occasion.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and two-to-three-page writing sample using the application form. Chaloner will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine next steps.