Nonprofit Remote Digest - Issue #716

Global Energy Monitor develops and shares information on fossil fuel projects in support of the worldwide movement for clean energy.

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Digital Communications Manager - Remote

Position

The Digital Communications Manager is responsible for supporting strategies that strengthen external communications and increase awareness of Global Energy Monitor’s goals and messaging to diverse audiences.

The Challenge

According to the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), we have only a decade to make massive and unprecedented changes in the global economy to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. To meet that challenge, Global Energy Monitor is creating trackers and other tools to provide detailed information on energy facilities, sponsors, and financing. 

About Global Energy Monitor

Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is a network of researchers developing information for the worldwide climate and clean energy movement. Since the organization’s founding in 2007, GEM’s research has become an essential tool for activists, journalists, policy makers, and scientists. GEM’s data and reports are used and cited by organizations ranging from Greenpeace to The Wall Street Journal. GEM’s information is used by Bloomberg Terminals, the International Energy Agency, the IPCC, Climate Analytics, Carbon Tracker Initiative, and hundreds of others.

Position Summary and Duties

Reporting to the Director of Communications.

Note: GEM does not have a central office; employees work from home offices and need not be based in the United States. 

Specific duties include the following:

• Conceptualizes, designs, and implements programmatic messaging, creates toolkits, develops talking points, and provides communications updates to external partners.

• Leverages GEM’s LinkedIn, Twitter, website, and social media presence to maximize the impact of reports and publications.

• Works with the Communications Director, the Executive Director, and the Program Directors to create and implement a plan to reach target audiences with publications and updates.

• Maintains external communications schedules and shares email and social media metrics with all relevant stakeholders.

• Produces multi-format (including video) content for a variety of external stakeholders and target audiences. 

• Liaises with GEM staff to provide design support for publications and reports.

• Ensures that GEM’s branding and style are consistent and represented in all external communications.

• Supports staff with presentation design and a critical eye for data visualization communication. 

• Maintains the Global Energy Monitor website, including keeping Staff and Board pages up to date, and updating reports and news items.

Education & Experience 

The following experience and skills are desired for this position:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in digital communications, preferably in a non-profit setting. 

• Degree in a related field.

• Previous experience using a broad range of media and digital tools.

• Progressive experience creating multi-channel communications plans for nonprofits, research, or policy organizations. 

Knowledge & Skills

• Fluency across media platforms and digital tools.

• Demonstrated design skills.

• Superlative storytelling in both oral and written communications.

• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines while working remotely.

Salary and Benefits

USD $74,256 - USD $86,595 / year

Benefits include:

• Paid health, vision, dental insurance

• Long-term disability and worker’s compensation insurance

• 403(b) retirement savings plan with 3% employer match

• 4 weeks paid vacation, plus 18 holidays, 10 sick leave days, and other leave

• Location-based remote work stipend

• Paid 12-week sabbatical leave after five years

How to Apply

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and this listing will remain open until filled.

Applicants must provide a resume, cover letter, and portfolio to be considered for this position. If you have any trouble submitting your digital portfolio you may contact liz.mason@globalenergymonitor.org.

Hiring Practices

Equal Employment: Global Energy Monitor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment determinations at GEM are based exclusively on the needs of the organization, specific job requirements, and a candidate’s individual qualifications. These determinations are made without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, physical, mental, and/or sensory disability, sex, orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, medical history, or military service. GEM is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. 

Accommodations: GEM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact liz.mason@globalenergymonitor.org 

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