About The Climate Center
The Climate Center is a climate and energy policy nonprofit working to rapidly reduce climate pollution at scale, starting in California. We believe in vibrant, healthy communities. We envision a future where everyone in California enjoys clean air and water, renewable and reliable energy, healthy food, thriving nature, and more.
Since our founding in 2001, The Climate Center has been dedicated to making climate solutions a reality in California at speed and scale. We are a think-tank, do-tank working to turn bold ideas into action for a climate-safe future. We partner with business, local government, labor, academia, and environmental justice organizations to deliver the equitable climate solutions that science demands.
All of our work is guided by three core principles: follow the latest science, prioritize climate justice, and secure a just transition for oil and gas workers.
Position Overview
- Reports to: Communications Director
- Location: Remote in California
- Status: Full-time with benefits
Reporting to the Communications Director, you will produce a variety of content to build our visibility and engage our base of activists and donors. This position is focused on content production and strategy, including writing, editing, and designing compelling digital content to support advocacy, fundraising, and events.
Responsibilities
Content Creation
- Serve as the primary writer, editor, and designer for digital content.
- Draft email, social media, SMS, and website copy to support advocacy and fundraising goals.
- Draft press releases, op-eds, media advisories, letters to the editor, and other media materials.
- Draft blogs, LinkedIn posts, and newsletters to build the thought leadership of our CEO and policy experts.
- Develop compelling content for social media channels in collaboration with the Engagement Manager.
Event Marketing
- Create content to promote events, including webinars and the California Climate Policy Summit.
- Create promotion toolkits, including sample social media copy and graphics.
Other
- Uphold organizational values of ambition, collaboration, equity, inclusion, innovation, and responsibility.
- Assist with editorial planning, strategy, and maintaining the content calendar.
- Assist staff with writing, editing, and building visibility in traditional and social media.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum of two years experience, preferably in nonprofit communications, fundraising, or an agency environment.
- Demonstrated experience creating original content that moves audiences to action.
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
- Experience using Canva or similar tools to create graphic content.
- Familiarity with digital tools such as Google Drive, Zoom, and Asana.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to work independently.
- A commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive working environment.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work/volunteer experience preferred.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Familiarity with climate and environmental issues and/or California state politics.
- Basic video production and editing experience.
- Comfort in producing Spanish-language content.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range is $72,000 to $80,000, dependent on skills and experience. We offer an excellent benefits package:
- Generous medical, dental, and vision plan.
- 401(k) plan with opportunity for match.
- Dynamic and supportive team atmosphere.
Application Process
Please apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume, a short writing sample, and three references. This position will remain open until filled. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Climate Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We value diversity and strongly encourage people of color, women, non-binary, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities to apply.