Deputy Communications Director

Position Overview

As a member of the Communications team, the Deputy Communications Director will help shape our campaign’s short and long-term communications plans, help implement that plan across our communications channels, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in service of our campaign goals. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and communicator with significant experience developing relationships with media, including on-the-record experience, story pitching, rapid response, and digital media — and working with campaign allies. Experience in climate policy and climate communications is preferred but not required. The Deputy Communications Director will report to the Communications Director. This position will require campaign hours, including evening and weekends, and is based in Washington state. 

What You Will Do

• Provide thought leadership in developing and evolving our campaign’s communications strategy and narrative
• Collaborate with our internal team and external partners to design and execute our communications plan
• Help develop and execute campaign events, including for media
• Draft and edit external-facing campaign materials, including statements, memos, social content, and op-eds
• Act as an on-the-record spokesperson for No on 2117
• Build and maintain relationships with local and national political reporters
• Provide guidance to members of the campaign communications team and coalition members on best practices, and help ensure ongoing communications work is aligned with organizational goals
• Represent No on 2117 in tables and work alongside our coalition partners to coordinate messaging and communications strategy toward our shared goals

What You Bring

Our priority is to find the best candidate for the job, so we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications as described below:

• At least five years of experience in campaign communications, issue advocacy, or a related field
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and learn quickly
• Willingness to work campaign hours, including evening and weekends
• Project management experience and an ability to multitask
• Ability to build and execute robust communications plans 
• Experience finding creative ways to drive earned media
• Strong written and verbal skills, with a proven track record of placing quotes in news stories through either written statements or interviews
• A willingness to pick up pieces of projects when needed, as well as take ownership of projects and see them through to completion
• Flexibility and access to transportation to travel around the state
• Ability to work and communicate well with teammates across multiple teams
• A passion for protecting progress in Washington State

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $5,000 to $7,000 per month

Benefits: Health care and paid sick leave. Additional incentives and benefits may be available.

How to Apply 

Please email (1) a resume and (2) a list of three references and (3) a writing sample (1,000 words or less), preferably from previous campaign or advocacy work, including a press release, op-ed, or blog post to the No on 2117 campaign at mark@unionstreetstrategies.com using the subject line “Deputy Communications Director: NO on 2117.” Cover letter optional. 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing until the position is filled. 

About No on 2117

At a time of extreme political division, the No on 2117 is bringing together Washingtonians from across the state to fight pollution and protect our air and water, forests and farmlands, jobs and transportation investments. We’re an unprecedented coalition of over 100 environmental and business leaders, Tribal nations, labor unions, and community organizations coming together to fight I-2117 because so much is at stake. Join us to fight for your community: www.no2117.com.  

The NO on I-2117 is an equal opportunity employer, and employs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, family medical status or genetic information, military service, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, creed, economic status or disability. 

Please email (1) a resume and (2) a list of three references and (3) a writing sample (1,000 words or less), preferably from previous campaign or advocacy work, including a press release, op-ed, or blog post to the No on 2117 campaign at mark@unionstreetstrategies.com using the subject line “Deputy Communications Director: NO on 2117.” Cover letter optional. 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing until the position is filled.