Digital Communication Manager

About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES): Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. We are widely recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis. We work closely with international climate negotiators; federal, state, and local policymakers; executives of Fortune 500 businesses; and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.

Our organizational values: We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success. We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect.

Job Summary: The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) seeks a Digital Communications Manager to oversee digital storytelling and develop strategic communications deployed through digital assets, including web and social media platforms to work within a collaborative communications team with shared responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include content curation in collaboration with climate and clean energy policy experts, website administration and development, and generating social media and digital advertising strategy. The Digital Communications Manager will also support overall communications management, including messaging development, media engagement, event planning, and promotion of products and live virtual events.

The Digital Communications Manager will oversee digital storytelling and develop strategic communications deployed through digital assets, including web and social media platforms. Primary responsibilities include:

• Creating content in collaboration with climate and clean energy policy experts to support goals for federal policy, international dialogues, business engagement, and building climate resilience.
• Maintaining and administering the C2ES website and developing features that prioritize growth in traffic and engagement among target audiences.
• Generating social media strategy and deploying content, while initiating and maintaining paid campaigns in support of C2ES programs and traffic growth.
• Managing C2ES email marketing campaigns in support of fundraising, live and virtual event registration, and program campaigns and developing strategies for growth.
• Editing and uploading video to YouTube and C2ES.org
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion expectations: 

-Participate in monthly all-staff meetings led by the staff Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Council (JEDI-C), which provide an opportunity to interact and learn about various DEI-related topic

- Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

- Complete company trainings assigned during on-boarding and on a yearly basis, including specialized training as relevant for management positions.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have 5 or more years of experience with digital communications assets, thorough understanding of website design and administration, experience with website management and social media engagement, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communications skills, strong organizational skills, and high attention to detail.

• Competency in website design and administration.
• Background in strategic digital communications and social media platforms.
• Capable with WordPress, HTML, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro, and other related software.
• Capability for SEO optimization and with markup and programming languages including HTML.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Communications, Computer Science, Business, Web Development, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• At least five years of related experience highly preferred.

Salary range: $74,000-92,500

Reporting to: Vice President for Communications

Travel, Time & Location Requirements: This position may be in the Washington, DC area or remote; if remote, physical presence in the main office is expected at least 5 days per quarter. Moderate travel may be expected for workshops and conferences. While not a requirement, preference will be given to candidates that have the right to work in the United States.

Employment Status: Full-time, benefits-eligible; exempt from overtime. 

Benefits Offered:  

• Health Insurance. C2ES covers 80% of the health insurance premiums.   
• Dental Insurance. C2ES covers 100% of the total cost dental plan. 
• Vision Insurance: Employee covers the total cost of this plan. 
• Long and Short Term Disability.  
• FSA. 
• Group Life insurance and Voluntary Life insurance. 
• Leave Time: New employees start with 3 weeks' vacation per year. 
• Sick time: up to 10 days per year. 
• Personal Leave: Up to two personal leave days. 
• FMLA Leave: Case by case is evaluated by the Supervisor and HR. 
• Holidays: C2ES observes 12 holidays during the year. Additionally, the organization closes the last week of year. 
• 5% C2ES contribution towards 403b retirement Plan. 
• Flexible environment. 

We also are fully committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. We believe we will only be effective in developing and advocating for climate solutions if we have a diverse range of voices and perspectives represented within C2ES, in our work, and among our partners. C2ES is committed to creating and growing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and among the stakeholders we collaborate with and convene. By fostering this culture, we can enhance our work and amplify our impact. We encourage individuals of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, sexual identities, and abilities to apply for this position. For more on C2ES's DEIJ policy, visit: https://www.c2es.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-justice/