Fossil Free California
Communications Organizer or Lead Position
Fossil Free California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Please review the How to Apply section for application instructions.21 Feb
2024Full-Time Communications Organizer or Lead Position
Fossil Free California is hiring a full-time Communications Organizer or Communications Lead (senior position). The successful candidate will work with three other Fossil Free California staff and our many coalition partners to help generate press coverage and online engagement for our California pension divestment campaign. That means facilitating and working closely with volunteers in our pension divestment campaign teams, collaborating with staff, allies and volunteers on our communications strategy, creating social media content, editing mass email communications, and responding to rapid response moments and cultivating connections with key journalists utilizing FFCA and Stand.earth’s established contacts, especially climate, environment and progressive reporters. We are looking for someone who can tell the big picture stories and work with a diverse set of volunteers and coalition partners to bring those stories to life. Our ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a passionate communications and digital campaigner, a team player, and a talented writer.About Us
Fossil Free California runs grassroots campaigns targeting the largest pension funds in the U.S., both based in California – CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement System) and CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System). In addition, FFCA supports key California climate justice campaigns to phase out fossil fuels and mitigate their damaging effects. In 2023, FFCA is ramping up its pressure on the state pensions to divest through legislation, expanded union engagement, and mass grassroots mobilization.We operate with a collaborative model where volunteer-led teams are supported by a limited staff to carry out campaign goals. This position works closely with three other staff members–the Executive Director and Campaigns Organizers – as well as with the volunteer teams.About You
You’re a flexible and personable self-starter with excellent interpersonal, storytelling, and digital communication skills and a positive “can-do” attitude. You’re passionate about climate justice, and excited about working with a team of committed volunteers and experienced campaigners on a variety of projects. You’re eager to engage grassroots organizing, finance, and coalition-building as high-leverage ways to address the climate crisis, and to create a just transition to a low-carbon economy.Responsibilities
Craft and disseminate compelling communications content — press releases, blogs, and op-edsElevate frontline and Black, Indigenous, and people of color voices in our coalition and in the wider movement.Deepen media relations with editors, journalists, and outlets to cover and feature our content.Build relationships with coalition partners and volunteers; partnering with them on comms content.Collaborate on rapid response communications for the coalition, responding to developments in the press around divestment and relevant California environmental moments.Develop digital content for social media, website and the FFCA email list.Update the organization’s communications assets (videos, blog posts, website, photos, press lists, etc.).Design print assets such as leaflets, reports and graphics according to brand guidelines.Design digital assets such as banner images, social graphics and event promotional materials according to brand guidelines.Further improve the organization’s website to improve its accessibility and engagement/conversions in support of the campaigns.Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience in communications work ideally in support of movement-building work.Experience with environmental or social justice organizing.Commitment to intersectional advocacy work on issues of race, class, gender, and disability inclusion.Commitment to continual personal growth in anti-racism, gender inclusion, and disability inclusion/accessibility.A passion for climate justice, community, and empowering others to become activists.Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with fluency in English.Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects at once without sacrificing quality.A resilient and flexible team player who is a fast learner.Efficient time and workload management skills.Enthusiasm to learn and willingness to take on new and varied tasks.How to Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position, and a link to a LinkedIn profile (if you have one) to recruiter@fossilfreeca.org, with “Communications Organizer” in the subject line. Please include your pronouns and where you found the job. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Compensation:
$60,000-$65,000 + full health benefits (Organizer) or $70,000-$75,000 + full health benefits (Lead)Location:
Must be in California; Remote – with some in-person eventsEveryone Welcome:
Fossil Free California is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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2024Full-Time Communications Organizer or Lead Position
Fossil Free California is hiring a full-time Communications Organizer or Communications Lead (senior position). The successful candidate will work with three other Fossil Free California staff and our many coalition partners to help generate press coverage and online engagement for our California pension divestment campaign. That means facilitating and working closely with volunteers in our pension divestment campaign teams, collaborating with staff, allies and volunteers on our communications strategy, creating social media content, editing mass email communications, and responding to rapid response moments and cultivating connections with key journalists utilizing FFCA and Stand.earth’s established contacts, especially climate, environment and progressive reporters. We are looking for someone who can tell the big picture stories and work with a diverse set of volunteers and coalition partners to bring those stories to life. Our ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a passionate communications and digital campaigner, a team player, and a talented writer.About Us
Fossil Free California runs grassroots campaigns targeting the largest pension funds in the U.S., both based in California – CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement System) and CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System). In addition, FFCA supports key California climate justice campaigns to phase out fossil fuels and mitigate their damaging effects. In 2023, FFCA is ramping up its pressure on the state pensions to divest through legislation, expanded union engagement, and mass grassroots mobilization.We operate with a collaborative model where volunteer-led teams are supported by a limited staff to carry out campaign goals. This position works closely with three other staff members–the Executive Director and Campaigns Organizers – as well as with the volunteer teams.About You
You’re a flexible and personable self-starter with excellent interpersonal, storytelling, and digital communication skills and a positive “can-do” attitude. You’re passionate about climate justice, and excited about working with a team of committed volunteers and experienced campaigners on a variety of projects. You’re eager to engage grassroots organizing, finance, and coalition-building as high-leverage ways to address the climate crisis, and to create a just transition to a low-carbon economy.Responsibilities
Craft and disseminate compelling communications content — press releases, blogs, and op-edsElevate frontline and Black, Indigenous, and people of color voices in our coalition and in the wider movement.Deepen media relations with editors, journalists, and outlets to cover and feature our content.Build relationships with coalition partners and volunteers; partnering with them on comms content.Collaborate on rapid response communications for the coalition, responding to developments in the press around divestment and relevant California environmental moments.Develop digital content for social media, website and the FFCA email list.Update the organization’s communications assets (videos, blog posts, website, photos, press lists, etc.).Design print assets such as leaflets, reports and graphics according to brand guidelines.Design digital assets such as banner images, social graphics and event promotional materials according to brand guidelines.Further improve the organization’s website to improve its accessibility and engagement/conversions in support of the campaigns.Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience in communications work ideally in support of movement-building work.Experience with environmental or social justice organizing.Commitment to intersectional advocacy work on issues of race, class, gender, and disability inclusion.Commitment to continual personal growth in anti-racism, gender inclusion, and disability inclusion/accessibility.A passion for climate justice, community, and empowering others to become activists.Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with fluency in English.Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects at once without sacrificing quality.A resilient and flexible team player who is a fast learner.Efficient time and workload management skills.Enthusiasm to learn and willingness to take on new and varied tasks.How to Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position, and a link to a LinkedIn profile (if you have one) to recruiter@fossilfreeca.org, with “Communications Organizer” in the subject line. Please include your pronouns and where you found the job. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Compensation:
$60,000-$65,000 + full health benefits (Organizer) or $70,000-$75,000 + full health benefits (Lead)Location:
Must be in California; Remote – with some in-person eventsEveryone Welcome:
Fossil Free California is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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