Storytelling and Communications Manager

Position: Storytelling and Communications Manager

Location: Hybrid, Birmingham, AL

Employment Type: Full-time

Base Salary: $47,500- 50,000 annually w/ benefits package

Reports to: Executive Director

Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

About GASP

GASP (Greater Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing healthy air and environmental justice in Greater Birmingham. Through community organizing, advocacy, education, research, and partnerships, GASP works alongside communities to address air pollution, protect public health, and advance environmental and racial justice.

About the Position

GASP is seeking a creative, experienced, and mission-driven Communications Manager & Storyteller to strengthen our public engagement, expand our visibility, and elevate the voices of communities impacted by environmental injustice.

The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on creator who enjoys writing, graphic design, digital media, press engagement, and developing creative communications campaigns. We are particularly interested in someone passionate about storytelling and its ability to preserve community histories, challenge harmful narratives, elevate marginalized voices, and inspire collective action.

This position offers an opportunity to help shape GASP's communications strategy while working collaboratively across our programs and campaigns

Key Responsibilities.

• Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement communications strategies supporting GASP's mission, campaigns, and organizational priorities.
• Develop creative storytelling projects using writing, photography, video, and other multimedia formats to highlight community experiences, histories, and leadership.
• Maintain GASP's archive of stories, photographs, media coverage, and other communications materials.
• Manage GASP's social media accounts, newsletters, website content, and digital communications campaigns.
• Design graphics, videos, educational materials, and promotional content that make complex issues accessible to diverse audiences.
• Maintain consistent branding and messaging while tracking engagement metrics to help improve communications efforts.
• Work with the Executive Director and program staff to develop messaging and materials for advocacy campaigns, community events, and educational initiatives.
• Assist with fundraising communications, donor engagement, impact storytelling, and production of GASP's annual report.

Qualifications

Required

• At least two years of relevant professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, digital media, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing social media accounts and developing digital content.
• Proficiency and creative experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable graphic design tools.
• Experience contributing to communications campaigns, media outreach, or public engagement strategies.
• Familiarity with website management, email marketing, and digital analytics.
• Strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental justice, racial justice, public health, or related social justice issues.

Preferred

• Experience building press relationships, pitching stories, or securing media coverage.
• Experience in nonprofit, advocacy, or community-based organizations.
• Photography, video production, or multimedia storytelling experience.
• Familiarity with environmental justice issues in Birmingham or the broader South.
• Experience with branding, website development, or community-centered storytelling.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and up to two examples of relevant communications work to Jilisa Milton, Executive Director, at jmilton@gaspgroup.org. Work samples may include writing, graphic design, social media campaigns, press releases, video, or other digital storytelling projects.In their cover letter, applicants are encouraged to discuss their interest in GASP's mission, their approach to storytelling, and how they would strengthen GASP's public engagement and visibility.

GASP is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, including those historically underrepresented in environmental advocacy and communications.

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