New Media Manager

The New York League of Conservation Voters is the only non-partisan, statewide environmental organization in New York that takes a pragmatic approach to fight for clean water, healthy air, renewable energy, and open space. For thirty years, NYLCV has worked to lobby state and local governments on environmental policy, provide objective information to the public, and hold elected officials accountable. For more information, visit www.nylcv.org.

Position Summary

The New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) and NYLCV Education Fund are seeking a New Media Manager to support our communications efforts to advance our environmental policies, elect NYLCV-endorsed candidates, raise awareness about our educational programming, and promote our work – and sustainability more broadly – across New York State.

Responsibilities

Among the communications functions you will be asked to perform:

Social Media (Primary Focus):

• Monitor, manage, and maintain NYLCV’s social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, Bluesky, and LinkedIn.
• Draft engaging and informative social media posts to promote NYLCV’s mission, campaigns, events, and initiatives.
• Monitor trends and news related to environmental issues and New York politics and engage with NYLCV’s partners, elected officials, and the broader online community as appropriate.
• Help develop and execute social media strategies to support advocacy campaigns, electoral work, and organizational priorities.

Content Creation & Visuals:

• Create graphics for social media and other platforms such as email banners, graphics to accompany blog posts, advocacy campaign ads, and more (NYLCV uses Canva, but experience with other platforms, including Adobe, is welcome).
• Capture photos and videos for social media and promotional purposes at events, press conferences, and rallies.

Events & Field Support:

• Attend and provide communications support for press conferences, rallies, educational events, and other public engagements organized by NYLCV and the NYLCV Education Fund, for the purposes of promoting on social media

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of full-time experience managing social media accounts for an organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Strong writing skills and comfort drafting content across platforms.
• Experience creating visual content for digital and social media.
• Familiarity with monitoring news, tracking media coverage, and responding to timely developments.
• Strong research skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• A strong interest in and commitment to environmental issues.

Skills:

• Social Media Copy
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• Videography (from story boards and scripts to post production)

Position Details

Location: NYLCV is based in lower Manhattan, it’s a hybrid work environment with occasional travel (mostly within NYC, but also to Long Island and other areas of the state). Special consideration may be made for candidates based in the Capital Region

Weekly Hourly Requirements: 40 hours per week

Standard Shift: 9:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday; 2 days remote, 3 days on-site

Compensation: $60,000-$75,000 depending on experience

Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, Group Health (Medical, Dental, Vision), Disability (short-term and long-term), Life Insurance, Retirement Plan with employer match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Account (DCA)

Please email your resume and a letter of interest to jobs@nylcv.org

At NYLCV, we are committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusivity in all aspects of our operations. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our organization’s culture, fuels innovation, and leads to employee empowerment. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to all employees and the community. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

NYLCV is an equal opportunity employer, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications, in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vacation
• Sick
• Paid HolidaysG
• roup Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Disability (short-term and long-term)
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)