Director of Communications (Remote)

The Just Transition Fund is on a mission to create opportunity for the communities hardest hit by the coal industry’s decline. They help build resilient communities by promoting equitable, inclusive, and low-carbon practices, resulting in positive results for the cities they serve.​

As a grant maker, convener, and catalyst, The Just Transition Fund supports local innovators and community advocates in building diverse and resilient economies and helps transition them toward a prosperous future away from the coal industry.​

From the Navajo Nation to Appalachia, The Just Transition Fund is there to supply direct transitional support and help plan for a sustainable long-term financial future for both the individual and the community.

The Just Transition Fund is seeking a Director of Communications to expand the reach and awareness of the Fund’s services and increase the visibility of their work among a range of audiences.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and lead a sophisticated marketing strategy to reach defined target audiences with high-impact messages that move audiences to action.​
• Collaborate with the leadership team to develop, optimize, measure and grow Just Transition Fund’s campaigns.​
• Craft communications strategies that support Just Transition Fund’s programs and goals for growth, brand visibility, and impact.
• Lead content marketing strategy and oversee content development across a wide variety of formats and channels, including video, infographic, blog, podcast, slide deck, and other formats for email, website, social media, fundraising materials, and more.​
• Oversee and participate in execution of digital marketing ad spend, including paid social, search, display, and partner channels.
• Explore, test, and iterate new communications technologies and platforms.

Position Qualifications

Required

• At least 7 years of professional experience in a communications, public relations, or marketing role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for external audiences.
• Ability to translate technical, policy/government, and media information to accessible and informative resources for the public.
• Self-motivated and able to successfully work remotely and in a fast-paced organization.
• Ability to serve as internal project manager for communications priorities, including working with consultants, contractors, and/or external agency partners.
• B.A. or higher degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field; or comparable on-the-job training experience.

Preferred

• Experience managing mission-driven communications for nonprofits.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, MailChimp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with the philanthropic, economic development, and/or environmental sectors.

Compensation: $95-135K salary per year. The range listed is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Location: Remote