Communications Manager @ Miami Climate Alliance

Posted by Michael Walsh on

Position Title: Communications Manager

Reports to: Program Director
Position Classification: Independent contractor
Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000

Location: Remote
Application Deadline: February 5, 2022

 

General Description: South Florida is one of the most at-risk regions in the world for climate change impacts. Since its creation in 2015, the Miami Climate Alliance (MCA) has built urgency, power, and cohesion around climate change and sea level rise by achieving significant policy wins and working to establish just, equitable, and resilient communities.

Company Priorities: We are 1) action-oriented – focused on people-centered solutions to our climate crisis; 2) a dynamic network of individuals and organizations working toward equity and climate justice; 3) locally-focused on tangible wins for people and the natural and built environment; 4) informed by peer-reviewed climate science, our direct experience, and documented and projected impacts in our region; 5) We are committed to democratic governance, operational transparency, and open data sharing.

Summary: The MCA seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Communications Manager with excellent writing and multimedia skills and a passion for climate and racial justice. This individual will work closely with the Program Director in a fast-paced environment to support a range of needs, including…

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop relevant, tailored content for MCA’s social media, website, newsletters, press releases, etc. that align with the organization’s values.
  • Design, produce and update flyers, brochures, and other materials related to the marketing of programs, events, and other MCA work.
  • Develop video content for program and event promotion, strategic storytelling, and fundraising.
  • Generate and edit photos, graphics, animations, sound, text and video into consolidated and multimedia content.
  • Serve as “historian” of MCA, documenting workshops, trainings, summits, events by photo and/or video. Maintain organizational photo, video, and print archive, including media coverage.
  • Maintain organizational press/media archive and a comprehensive press list, including Spanish and Haitian Creole language publications.
  • Manage social media content calendar.
  • Keep communications materials, both internal and external, updated, organized, and readily available to staff.
  • Collect analytics (website, social media, newsletter, events, etc.) to track and optimize marketing objectives.
  • Assist with day-of execution of fundraising and special events
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2-4 years of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent verbal and writing skills (Spanish and/or Haitian Creole a plus)
  • Video and graphic design (Canva, Adobe Photoshop or InDesign a plus)
  • Website maintenance
  • Digital marketing and analytics
  • Social media content development and scheduling
  • Google Workspace

 

TO APPLY:

Please send your resume, cover letter, at least 1 writing sample (300 words minimum), and 2-5 graphic design samples to miamiclimatealliance@gmail.com. The cover letter should describe your experience with design, email marketing, and managing social media.