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POSITION TITLE: Communications Campaigns Specialist
PROGRAM: Communications
SUPERVISOR: Communications Director
LOCATION: DC area preferred; then Mid-Atlantic; then other areas of US east coast
SALARY: USD $61,000 – $83,000, depending on qualifications
DEADLINE: Rolling, with first review on Friday, September 13 (phone screens to begin on Sept 16)
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
CIEL’s Communications Department plays a critical role in using communications tools and strategies to accelerate legal campaigns and elevate expert thought leadership to achieve CIEL’s mission. To this end, the Communications Department’s Communications Campaigns Specialists partner with program teams (Climate & Energy; People, Land, and Resources; Fossil Economy; and Environmental Health) to further CIEL’s mission.
The communications specialist will use strategic communications to advance program objectives, including securing climate accountability and justice, accelerating fossil fuel phaseout, and remedy for communities. As someone with a broad range of skills and tools, the Communications Campaigns Specialist should be able to nimbly respond to the wide variety of communications needs that arise from campaigns, whether it’s creating social media content, working with the Media Specialist to pitch reporters, or helping support the development of campaign strategy.
The specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing high impact communications strategies, producing clear and compelling written content tailored to key audiences, and seizing timely media opportunities to reinforce and advance core objectives. The specialist will use rapid response communications to drive proactive advocacy campaigns and support coalition communications efforts, as appropriate. Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and adept in working within a team to rapidly respond to real-world events and proactively seize opportunities that affect campaign objectives, while crafting, maintaining, and staying aligned with long-term strategy. The specialist reports to the Communications Director while collaborating closely with program staff and leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communications Campaigns: (45%)
Content Development: (35%)
General Communications: (15%)
Management and Administration: (5%)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
A successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
This is a full-time, exempt position. CIEL offers a strong benefits package including employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave; a 5% contribution of gross annual salary into a 403(b) retirement account; a relocation stipend; dedicated professional development funding; and paid sabbatical leave after 7 years. CIEL is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in the US, and full-time employees qualify for the US Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The location for this role must be on the US East Coast. The order of preference is:
1. Washington DC metro area (most preferred)
2. Mid-Atlantic region (i.e., Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania)
3. Elsewhere on the US East Coast (least preferred).
Application instructions: While the deadline for this job is rolling, we will do our first review of applications on Friday September 13. We anticipate beginning phone screens on September 16. Desired start date: As soon as possible. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and any other required materials or responses. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please. Note that CIEL does not sponsor visas of any kind. You must have prior work authorization in the country from which you will be working.
Anonymous Demographic Survey: Please complete this anonymous demographic survey as part of your application to CIEL. The survey will only be used to help us evaluate our efforts to recruit a diverse pool of candidates. Your answers will not in any way be linked to your application, and the answers to the survey will not be handled by anyone on the hiring committee for the role.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with CIEL’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, CIEL requires US candidates to furnish proof of full COVID vaccination status in order to be hired for this position. If you are not eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or vaccination is contraindicated by a licensed medical professional, you must provide documentation verifying this ineligibility or contraindication.
About CIEL: For 30 years, CIEL has used the power of law to protect the environment, promote human rights, and ensure a just and sustainable society. CIEL’s dynamic team of international attorneys and experts work together in a collaborative and supportive work environment to tackle some of the most interesting and challenging issues facing people and the planet.
CIEL is actively committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and building an organization that is as diverse as the communities we serve around the world. We know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger, and we actively encourage qualified applicants with various backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and (dis)abilities to apply. If you need an accommodation or assistance with this application, please contact Human Resources at jobs[at]ciel.org.
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