[Hiring] Communications and Digital Media Organizer @The Claremont Colleges

Role Description

The Communications and Digital Media Organizer will lead communications, digital organizing, and public engagement efforts for the Freight Communities Action Coalition, a regional coalition of over 12 community and environmental groups in the western Inland Empire. The specialist develops and implements communications strategies that educate the public, mobilize community participation, amplify coalition campaigns, and advance policy objectives related to freight movement, truck routes, environmental justice, and community advocacy throughout the Inland Empire.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in communications, digital media, advocacy campaigns, public affairs, social media management, and/or community engagement.
• Editing, storytelling, and strategic messaging skills.
• Experience creating communications materials for public education initiatives and community organizing efforts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with coalitions, community organizations, public agencies, and advocacy groups.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills preferred.
• Commitment to environmental justice, community empowerment, public health, and equitable land-use policies.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with a commitment to a team-based work environment.
• Exhibit personal integrity and ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, social media analytics tools, and digital communications platforms.
• Proficiency in videography, photography, video editing, and digital media production.
• Natural aptitude for technology and expertise with MS Office, including expert level use of Excel.
• Ability to problem-solve and use analytical skills to develop and implement creative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative to work proactively, meet deadlines, organize and prioritize multiple projects, think strategically, and work with numbers and data.
• Experience managing multi-platform social media campaigns and audience engagement strategies.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the College’s automobile insurance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Tuition exchange program participation.

Company Description

Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.