Communications Manager, Climate Change & Environmental Justice

We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven Communications Manager to lead communications efforts for Lawyers for Good Government's (L4GG's) Climate Change and Environmental Justice (CCEJ) Program, including the Clean Energy and Climate Resilience Project Deployment work, the Fund Protection Clinic, and other initiatives. The person who succeeds in this role will have substantive knowledge of climate change and environmental justice issues, strong digital communications and writing skills, experience developing strategic communications for complex environmental programs, and experience turning client and community stories into narratives that move policy. This position reports to the Director of Communications and will be part of a 5-person and growing Communications and Events team.

This position will work closely with the 25-person CCEJ Program Team, serving as a necessary bridge between the two teams to advance the communications needs of CCEJ. The CCEJ Program is a nationally-recognized legal assistance provider to cities, states, frontline organizations, Tribal entities and more pushing climate and equity policies. We’re looking for a professional who can translate the real-world impact of that work - through client stories, case studies, and frontline narratives - into communications that build the case for policy change and amplify the impact of the team’s efforts more broadly.

The Communications Manager will lead CCEJ communications by:

• Strategic & Digital Communications
  • Managing communications planning and strategy for all CCEJ initiatives, with a focus on digital storytelling that supports policy advocacy
  • Writing high-quality external communications copy for CCEJ programs, including digital content, newsletters, and social media
  • Developing op-eds and policy-focused narrative pieces connecting client stories to broader climate change and environmental justice policy goals
  • Turning client and case stories from CCEJ initiatives into content that advances policy change
  • Translating CCEJ policy priorities into advocacy opportunities for our broader community, including in the weekly Impact Docket newsletter
  • Supporting programmatic communications needs including slides, reports, one-pagers, and other materials
  • Producing content for CCEJ-specific email marketing list
  • Representing L4GG at communications coalition calls related to CCEJ work
• Media Relations
  • Managing media relations for CCEJ programs, including working with the PR contractors supporting media outreach
  • Work with PR contractors to ensure key staff are building relationships with reporters covering climate and environmental issues
  • Identifying opportunities for CCEJ story placement
  • Tracking and amplifying CCEJ media stories on L4GG channels, coordinating with the broader L4GG communications calendar and strategy
• Event and Project Support
  • Supporting CCEJ trainings, events, and webinars as needed, in coordinating with the Training & Events Manager and relevant CCEJ team members
  • Manage marketing for CCEJ events as needed, including follow-up communications
  • Managing the Federal Funding mailing list, including marketing strategies and content production
• Team Administration
  • Collaborating with L4GG's communications team on integrated strategies
  • Supporting L4GG-wide communications initiatives when needed
  • Building collaborative relationships with CCEJ program staff

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will have substantive knowledge of climate change and environmental justice issues, excellent writing and digital communications skills, demonstrated experience using storytelling to advance policy change, and the ability to translate complex environmental topics into impactful narratives for diverse audiences. We need someone who can translate complex environmental topics and client experiences into narratives that resonate with policymakers and the public alike, work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality communications products on deadline. Must have access to a quiet workspace (home office or other space) with high-speed internet and the ability to take calls and/or video conferences during working hours.

Required qualifications include:

• Education required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 4-5 years of experience in communications, preferably with focus on environmental or climate issues
• Demonstrated knowledge of climate change and environmental justice concepts and policies
• Experience developing communications strategies that support policy change, including narrative and storytelling-driven advocacy
• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills, with strong digital/social media writing ability
• Experience translating technical, legal, or scientific information — and individual client stories — into digestible, engaging narratives for general and policymaker audiences
• Experience managing media relations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience representing organizations to external stakeholders and coalition partners
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience using Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive
• Experience using Mac computers
• Exceptional technology comfort and competence
• Consistent attention to detail
• Strong ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands
• Commitment to our organization's mission and environmental justice principles

Desired qualifications include:

• Experience working with legal organizations or in policy advocacy
• Experience with any or all of the following digital tools: Asana, Airtable, MailChimp, Slack, Zoom
• Experience managing contractors
• Experience working with community-based organizations
• Understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulatory processes
• Experience with email marketing platforms and social media management
• Background working on specific climate resilience, decarbonization, or environmental justice initiatives

WHAT WE OFFER

We know that meaningful work requires meaningful support. L4GG provides the following for our employees:

• Fully remote work with core working hours and a flexible schedule
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Professional development opportunities, mentorship, and CLE support