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Title

Communications Director
Posted
Reference   (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location District of Columbia - America North
Town/City Washington, DC office
Salary Range Dependent on Experience
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 24/09/2008
Company Name U.S. Climate Action Network
Contact Name
Email jobs@usclimatenetwork.org
Website Further Details / Applications
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Description
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The U.S. Climate Action Network (USCAN) is seeking an individual with excellent communications skills to coordinate and facilitate communications efforts between and among its member organizations on state, federal and international policy priorities to address global warming.  The Communications Director is responsible for strengthening communications across the network and key allies who are working together to build political support for solutions to address the urgent threat presented by global warming.  The Communications Director reports directly to the Executive Director and as a key leader in USCAN works closely with the Outreach Director and the Policy Director.
 
The Communications Director serves as a central point of contact for network members at the state and local level for staying abreast of communications efforts surrounding federal policy developments and for ensuring information on emerging developments is being shared in real time across the network. This position will play a critical role in facilitating collaborative efforts among network members through meetings, regular policy and advocacy updates, and management of the online advocacy center for USCAN members and e-mail list serves.

This is a full-time, regular position with potential for professional growth and opportunities for travel, both domestic and international.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop messaging guidance, strategy and materials for use by network members;
  • Identify opportunities and facilitate coordination and collaboration on joint communications efforts among network members;
  • Lead development of new USCAN website, working with web developers and network members to identify web-based tools and resources needed by the network;
  • Manage website & online communications center to facilitate collaboration among USCAN members;
  • Work with Climate Action Network International to help facilitate international joint communications efforts around key UN conferences;
  • Generate regular updates to members and allies on key activities, events, and developments related to climate change at the state, federal, and international levels; and
  • Maintenance of CAN email list serves, other communications activities and administrative tasks.

Qualifications:
Minimum three years experience in communications or related non-profit advocacy, with a preference for experience in energy or climate change.  Strong communications skills and attention to detail are a must for this position.  Specifically, this position requires excellent oral and written communications skills, including editorial management of joint publications and web-based information on behalf of the network, and ideal candidate will also have website management/editing experience.   Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams of individuals on remote basis and assert leadership when appropriate will be critical to success in this position 
 
Location: The position is based in USCAN’s Washington, DC office. 

Salary Range: Competitive salary, depending on background and experience, with benefits.

To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to Peter Bahouth, Executive Director, and some examples of writing ability to jobs@usclimatenetwork.org, Subject: Communications Director, no later than September 24, 2008.  Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis.   No telephone inquiries please.  USCAN is an EOE.
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