Communications Officer

Who We Are:

The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), founded in 1991, is a climate organization with a mission to create equitable, climate change solutions around the world. We do this by forming collaborative, people-focused partnerships that support communities disproportionately impacted by the global climate crisis. For more than 30 years, ISC has utilized a unique, bottom-up approach to ensure solutions emerge from within communities, rather than being imposed from the outside.

Through a deep understanding of and commitment to communities that are the least likely to cause global climate change yet face the highest impacts, ISC develops creative and inclusive solutions, demonstrated in our work in the US and Asia. We actively partner with frontline organizations, subnational governments, and the private sector to co-create programs that support underinvested communities, women, and people experiencing poverty who comprise the global majority. ISC remains cognizant of communities’ varying needs, and we tailor our approach to support those needs. We believe equity and inclusion are fundamental to building healthy, prosperous, and peaceful communities and are committed to furthering equitable climate action.  ISC is implementing programs in the U.S. and Asia. Learn more at sustain.org.

What You’ll Do:

Join ISC’s growing Marketing and Communications (MarComms) team as a communication officer and play a key role in supporting communications, outreach, and marketing efforts for our government funded programs, including ISC’s new Environmental Justice – Eastern Regional Grantmakers (EJ-ERG) and Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ-TCTAC). As a part of this role, you will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high quality and impactful communications while ensuring the timely execution of deliverables. We’re looking for a creative communicator who thrives in both independent and team environments with strong writing, editing, attention to detail, and project management skills. The ideal candidate will be familiar with climate change, environmental, and sustainability issues with the ability to connect stories with communities disproportionately affected by the climate crisis.

If you’re passionate about environmental justice and ready to make an impact, this is a fantastic opportunity to join ISC’s growing MarComms team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementing a strategic communications plan for assigned programs within ISC’s government portfolio, ensuring successful and timely execution of deliverables. Collaborate with project team members and partners to meet program objectives.
• Develop content and support creative execution to provide consistent, targeted, and impactful messaging for ISC’s Government Programs communications deliverables.
• Make recommendations on opportunities to produce OpEds, blogs, articles, white papers, etc, to build awareness about ISC’s Government Programs and ISC’s overall work.
• Develop and maintain ISC’s government project web pages, ensuring timely updates, adherence to brand guidelines, and alignment with ISC’s overall goals and the specific objectives of each program.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum three years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations within the nonprofit experience sector.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proficiency in digital tools, including social media platforms and content management systems.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to create clear and compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge and experience in climate change, environmental justice, sustainability, and equity communications.
• Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Passion for ISC’s mission and values.

Additional Details:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and video platforms in a remote work environment, with approximately 10-15% travel is required.

What We Offer

• The salary range for this role is $60,000 – $73,000. We identify where the candidate falls within this range, based on many factors including experience and qualifications.
• A friendly, open work environment, excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a difference in communities around the world.
• Benefits for eligible US-based staff include:
  • Medical Plan with HRA
  • Dental & Vision plan, 100% paid for employee and family members
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 403b Retirement Plan, with an automatic 2% ISC contribution and up to 4% matching contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Casual and Flexible Work Environment
  • Appreciation of Work-Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

ISC is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. We encourage all applicants, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, and ability, to apply.