About the job Communications Associate, Energy
Earthworks is hiring a Communications Associate to join our dynamic and growing team! This position will focus on providing communications support with owned and earned media for our Energy portfolio, specifically in the areas of corporate accountability and the organization’s Energy Field investigations work. The role requires the ability to collaborate effectively with staff and among partners in a coalition. An ideal candidate for this position will have three to five years of experience in strategic or advocacy communications. The position reports to the Senior Communications Manager for Energy, within the Communications Department.
Core Responsibilities
Distill complex issues into more broadly consumable content;
Develop and execute communications plans -- with pertinent comms and other staff -- for major program initiatives/releases/launches; including drafting & pitching Op-Eds, press releases and developing online content.
Identify, maintain, build and track relationships with key reporters, outlets, and media allies;
Ensure that our website and EARTHblog materials reflect and emphasize our priorities and messaging, and seek out opportunities for cross-posting on partner sites and other media platforms;
Work with program staff, develop social media content/threads and select energy program social media issues/articles for digital organizers to post.
Ensure the values of equity and justice are centered in communications work and products, particularly with respect to frontline groups and marginalized communities
Additional Responsibilities
*These responsibilities support two portfolios: Corporate Accountability and Energy Field Team.
Assist in building a broader understanding of industry power dynamics;
Identify and insert narrative changing stories and arguments, consistent with Earthworks energy team’s strategies and positions, into public discourse;
Engage in rapid response, specifically to real world events, news stories, and government and/or industry announcements.
Amplify Energy Field optical gas images (OGI) of pollution & other field findings to craft impactful communication outputs that advance Earthworks energy team’s goals;
Develop accessible content for community education and use;
Assist in creating media opportunities and tracking media coverage.
Qualifications
3-5 years of professional media and/or communications experience, preferably in a non-profit, advocacy, or social justice organization;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Ability to work independently AND in a highly collaborative environment where teamwork, collegiality, and self-motivation are necessary for success;
Strong project management skills, coupled with sharp attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing priorities;
Multicultural competence, cultural humility and a commitment to working with people from a variety of backgrounds, especially ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds;
Experience with social and digital media communications.
Location, Travel, and COVID-19
The location for this position is remote in the United States.
Certain positions may require some travel. Employees who are unable to travel or attend in-person meetings for health or disability reasons may request accommodations. Earthworks’ COVID-19 policies prioritize the health and safety of our employees and the need to minimize the public health threat from COVID-19.
Earthworks requires all those hired to provide proof of full vaccination (vaccination and booster) against COVID-19. New hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may request an accommodation by contacting Lezlie Griffin, Director of Talent and Equity, at lgriffin@earthworks.org. Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $66,000-$70,000 annually, depending on experience. Earthworks provides full-time staff with a competitive package of benefits, including employer-paid medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Additionally, Earthworks offers unlimited paid leave, paid parental leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan (with a 5% match after one year of employment). After five years of employment, staff are eligible for a 12 week, fully paid sabbatical.
Bargaining Unit Status
Earthworks is a union workplace; our employees are represented by Earthworkers Unite/ Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). This position is included in the bargaining unit.
How to Apply
We strongly encourage and seek applications from people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and bilingual individuals. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that applicants with disabilities may participate in the application and interview process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.
Apply online at https://www.careers-page.com/earthworks-2/job/LRW9YR56, including a cover letter, resume, writing sample or sample of comms work, and any links to blogs, Op-Eds, social media handles, websites, or other online presence that highlights your experience. No phone calls, please.
Qualified applicants can expect to complete three interview stages: an initial phone interview, a virtual panel interview, and a virtual final interview. We’ll also request a list of three professional references after the second stage of the interview process.
About Earthworks
Earthworks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the adverse impacts of mineral and energy development while promoting sustainable solutions. Earthworks stands for clean air, water, and land, healthy communities, and corporate accountability. We work for solutions that protect both the Earth’s resources and our communities. Earthworks has a primarily-remote staff of approximately 50 employees in over 20 states and DC.
Earthworks is committed to challenging and dismantling systemic oppression. Earthworks’ board and staff understand that promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) both within and beyond Earthworks is critical to carrying out our mission to protect communities and the environment from the adverse impacts of resource extraction. We understand that our commitment to DEI means a dedication to constant learning and improvement.
Earthworks welcomes applications from diverse candidates and is an equal-opportunity employer. Earthworks evaluates employees and applicants for employment on merit, competence, and qualifications and does not tolerate discrimination.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Earthworks, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.