Climate Power - Communications Associate
Climate Power
Marketing & Communications
Washington, DC, USA
Posted on Friday, February 3, 2023
***Interviews for this position have begun. Additional resumes will only be reviewed on as-needed basis.***
Climate Power has an immediate opening for a Communications Associate to help drive the organization’s communication strategy around the importance of climate and clean energy investments, sell the benefits of climate action in key communities and block efforts to dismantle climate progress. The Communications Associate is a member of the Communications team and will support daily operations and tasks, especially those relative to rapid response and longer term projects.
Climate Power is an independent strategic communications and paid media operation focused on building the political will and public support for bold climate action. Founded by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, League of Conservation Voters, and Sierra Club, Climate Power integrates hard-hitting research, polling, state and national earned media, digital and paid media to influence the national conversation, embolden leaders to take immediate, bold climate action, and expose climate deniers and their oil and gas lobby allies.
***Interviews for this position have begun. Additional resumes will only be reviewed on as-needed basis.***
Responsibilities
- Research and writing: Complete research projects and draft talking points, press releases, pitch materials, op-eds, memos, campaign materials, and more.
- Support media strategies: Work with Climate Power’s communications team to develop, manage, and update a communications calendar, update and complete media lists, track media clips and analyze media coverage.
- Campaign tracking: Track and support Climate Power’s activities to ensure the team is leveraging all available resources for maximum programmatic impact.
- Administrative tasks: Process administrative forms and other tasks as assigned. Create, organize, and maintain accurate written and electronic files and databases. Regularly update press lists. Upload communications products to the Climate Power website and monitor incoming requests. Schedule team- and organization-wide meetings.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements & Qualifications
- 1 year of relevant prior work experience in communications, electoral, or administrative work. Climate issue advocacy, electoral, and press/media experience is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workplace.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, student loan repayment assistance, and generous paid time off.
Climate Power is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, or sexual orientation.
***Interviews for this position have begun. Additional resumes will only be reviewed on as-needed basis.***
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