Who we Are
The North Carolina League of Conservation Voters (NCLCV) is a pragmatic, results-oriented, non-partisan organization whose mission is to protect the health and quality of life for all North Carolinians. We elect environmental champions, advocate for environmental policies that protect our communities, and hold elected leaders accountable for their decisions. We create a political environment that will protect our natural environment.
Our sister organization, NC League of Conservation Voters Foundation, connects and engages people to protect our natural environment and promote the well-being of our communities. We engage people in the democratic process, organize in communities to connect environmental policies to people’s daily lives, cultivate environmental leaders, and advocate for policies at the state and local level that protect the health and quality of life for all North Carolinians.
Position Description
NCLCV is seeking a proven leader in communications and strategic engagement to drive the organization’s digital advocacy with a focus on cultivating, organizing, and growing our membership base. This is an excellent opportunity for an aggressive and creative online campaigner and communicator to expand awareness on environmental policies, civic engagement, and legislative accountability. In this public-facing digital presence position, the Director of Communications and Membership works to establish NCLCV as a thought leader on the intersection of environmental policy and politics. This position is responsible for optimizing traditional and digital communications channels to contribute to revenue growth and membership acquisition.
Work experience: 3 – 5 years of demonstrable success in online organizing, email advocacy, and/or online fundraising required. Experience building media relations and/or traditional communications required. Experience in a political context, preferably in a progressive or environmental organization strongly preferred.
Skills: Excellent oral and written communications skills required. Creative leader who is a self-starter and can work in tandem with colleagues, other partners required. Initiative, discernment, and critical thinking skills required. Proven ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail required. Experience using social media and online tools to engage and mobilize the public required. Experience with CRM, CMS, social media, and a strong commitment to metrics and tracking progress required; HTML coding skills desirable. Understanding of environmental issues and the North Carolina political landscape, and their potential to engage the public, preferred. Spanish language skills desirable.
Commitment to Racial Equity: Shares our values and commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do, and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Brings ideas about how to put people at the center of our advocacy work.
Conditions: Willingness to adapt work schedule as needed to fulfill mission. Ability and willingness to travel. The position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Salary range $50,000 – 65,000.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and online writing sample to jobs@nclcv.org with “Director of Communications and Membership” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Position open until filled.
This is a full-time, exempt position. NCLCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
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