Communications Associate

For five decades, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law, policy, and management, both domestically and internationally.

ELI is hiring a Communications Associate to support ELI’s Communications department in upholding a dynamic and strategic communications approach to engage our core audiences and maximize the effect of our work. The Communications department conveys ELI’s deep-rooted reputation for nonpartisan integrity and its focus on multi-perspective governance through creative and deliberate communication practices.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Associate VP of Communications in organization-wide marketing and communications efforts, including working closely with other VPs in support of their work.
• Manage social media accounts, including drafting and scheduling posts, graphics, videos, and other media.
• Create social media and information graphics as needed in Canva.
• Support outreach to targeted groups to drive engagement with ELI, e.g., increasing event participation, increasing donations, etc.
• Coordinate with ELI research project leads to promote their outputs via social media, sponsored ads, or other media strategies.
• Aid the Podcast Manager in drafting social media for upcoming podcast episodes.
• Partner with the AVP of Communications to strengthen the organization’s ability to connect past research and work to current events (connecting the dots).
• Assist with the development and production of drop materials, such as annual reports, brochures, and similar.
• Oversee ELI’s blog, including scheduling, outreach to authors, editing, and posting.
• Manage, schedule, and send mass marketing communications via CRM (Salesforce).
• Data entry and management in CRM (Salesforce) as required and necessary.
• Project management on special assignments as necessary and in close coordination with AVP of Communications.
• Light administrative support of AVP of Communications, including expense management.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.

ABOUT ELI

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is an environmental law, science, and policy center that makes law work for people, places, and the planet. We envision a healthy environment, prosperous economies, and vibrant communities founded on the rule of law. Our mission is to foster innovative, just, and practical law and policy solutions to enable leaders across borders and sectors to make environmental, economic, and social progress.

ELI’s experts develop innovative legal and governance solutions to challenges in areas such as climate change; environmental justice; natural resource management; land conservation and smart growth; biodiversity loss and habitat destruction; and air, water, and soil pollution. Together, ELI’s staff aims to:

• Build the skills and capacity of tomorrow’s leaders and institutions
• Research and analyze complex and pressing environmental challenges
• Promote and disseminate the best thinking through print and electronic media
• Work with partners to develop and implement laws, policies, and other means to protect the environment and society
• Convene people with diverse perspectives to build understanding through robust dialogue

For more information on ELI’s programs, visit https://www.eli.org/programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent skills in: Written and verbal interpersonal communications, organization, attention to detail, time management, web research, and problem solving.
• Proficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• General knowledge of: email marketing, marketing strategies, social media best practices, communications, and public relations.
• Superb attention to detail and ability to consistently adhere to deadlines.
• Accurate and reliable data entry skills.
• Ability to be on-site in our DC office 2 days a week. We are open to the possibility of remote work for the right candidate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (0-3 years).
• Experience in marketing, communications, or public relations preferred.
• Basic training in CRMs and software such as Salesforce, Canva, Photoshop or InDesign a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to: Manage multiple tasks at once, work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate, and respond to problems quickly and efficiently.
• Broad knowledge of or interest in environmental, energy, or natural resource law and policy or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills.
• Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.

COMPENSATION

The annual salary range for this position is $55,000 – $63,000 and is commensurate with experience. ELI’s total compensation includes excellent benefits including:

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life insurance & disability insurance
• Long Term Care insurance
• Pre-tax transportation benefit
• Wellness Incentive
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Account with employer match
• Paid time off