Communication Engagement Manager

Purpose for this Position - Ecochallenge.org is seeking a storyteller and producer responsible for translating big ideas, actions, and impact into clear and compelling content for multiple channels and audiences. They will ensure that communication efforts advance organizational vision, strategies, goals, and objectives. The CEM will manage our brand and craft stories, create content, produce materials, manage platforms, and ensure consistency of messaging. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of communications experience, preferably with nonprofits, and be passionate about the power of stories to drive social and environmental change. Storytelling is vital to driving awareness for sustainability and we are searching for a candidate who aspires to grow with us as we scale the impact of our organization.

Success in this role looks like: 

Communication Strategy 

• Create and lead annual communication strategy and vision to engage Ecochallenge’s existing audience 
• Collaborate closely with leadership, staff, clients, stakeholders, and partners to craft and amplify our messages
• Create responsive communications content for sustainability and environmental justice-related current events 
• Track and report on annual communication plan’s objectives and success metrics
• Review analytics and market trends, advise on marketing and brand strategy as needed

Brand and Voice Management 

• Maintain brand consistency and coherency across Ecochallenge programs, Platform, marketing website, and storefront as needed
• Develop Ecochallenge.org’s voice and basic communications for programs in collaboration with Program & Learning Manager
• Oversee the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic communications, including newsletters, e-blasts, website, social media, and digital asset library (photos, videos, logos)
• Periodically review recent trends, internally and externally, and their impact on the organization’s brand and voice

Digital Content and Email Creation  

• Craft and design emails and campaigns to existing and growing audience through Mailjet
• Write copy for Ecochallenge.org website, emails, resources, blogs, and event-specific resources, with possible support of any marketing collateral, PR-related collateral, and fundraising campaigns
• Collaborate with team members, participants, and partners to identify and craft stories to elevate programmatic objectives and promote Eocchallenge.org 
• Drive engagement through clear, compelling CTAs and value-add resources

• Understand audience segmentation and related effective audience-targeted marketing messaging (familiarity with Salesforce Pardot appreciated)
• Develop relationships and manage consultants in graphic arts, website design, and other supports as needed

Desired Knowledge/Skills 

• Clear, compelling writer and communications strategist with proven ability to write on deadline and experience in a marketing or communications role for a nonprofit, SaaS, or agency, with strong copyediting skills
• Strong storytelling skills and an eye for engaging digital and editorial content
• Experience in developing culturally responsive and inclusive communications strategies and applying diverse voices to suit a variety of audiences and channels
• Working knowledge of HTML and editing in digital environments (familiarity with Wagtail appreciated) and ability to quickly learn new technologies, and tools
• Ability to collaborate with a team in which the project lead rotates based upon the needs of the project or timeline of the project
• Collaborative, curious, and eager to work in a nonprofit  
• Ability to adapt to change

Details

Reports to: Executive Director

FTE: Full-time, 40 hours / week (exempt)

Salary: $54,000 - $58,000

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vacation, Sick Leave, IRA Contribution, Transportation Subsidy, Annual Personal Retreat Time, and 5-Year Sabbaticals

Application Instructions

For more information, please contact the Executive Director at liz@ecochallenge.org. To apply, send your resumé and a cover letter to jobs@ecochallenge.org. Applications will be until the position is filled.

Ecochallenge.org is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. We seek qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.