At Pew, you’ll find colleagues who are mission-driven, purposeful, smart, creative, and dedicated. We’re a driven team of researchers, communicators, advocates, subject matter experts, and other professionals working on today’s big challenges—and we know we’re more effective and creative collectively than we are individually. We provide trusted information that grounds public discourse and illuminates issues that matter. Our work focuses on strengthening democracy, conserving the environment, and building the civic infrastructure that helps people and communities thrive.

Are you passionate about developing communications materials and managing projects to advance energy modernization and reduce the impact of weather-related catastrophes on the U.S. economy and communities? If so, this is the right opportunity for you.

Position Overview

We are seeking a communications professional to join a dynamic multi-partner team as a communications officer. This position will be responsible for developing and executing strategic communications plans, drafting supporting materials, and conducting media relations outreach. The position holder will be a tenacious “reporter” seeking out stories, details, and facts, skilled at turning complex information into understandable content, and able to work collaboratively with state and national partners.  

The Officer, Communications, Environment position reports to the Senior Manager, Communications, based in Pew’s Washington, DC, offices, and will participate in Pew’s core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will have flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, manage, and implement communications plans to effectively and strategically amplify Pew’s disaster resilience and clean energy work, as well as supporting work by its partners, and impacted or targeted communities.
• Collaborate closely with partner organizations to identify and coordinate the external dissemination of news and stories.
• Identify, develop, and place stories and announcements with regional and national press for the resilience or energy modernization projects.
• Draw on strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as writing and editing abilities to assist with content, special projects, and events.

The U.S. Conservation Resilience Work

The Pew Charitable Trusts collaborates with communities and federal, state, Tribal, and local governments to identify ways in which they can become more resilient to climate-related risks and disasters such as fires, floods, drought, landslides, and other life-threatening events.

Energy Modernization Work

The energy modernization project works with state and federal policymakers to advance the nation’s transition to electric vehicles; build a clean, reliable electric grid; and expand renewable energy solutions, such as offshore wind. Pew advocates for state and federal policy change, conducts research to address critical gaps, and convenes and mobilizes key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates closely with program, communications staff and others at partner organizations to co-develop and amplify materials to support partners’ goals.
• Writes and edits visually compelling communications materials such as blogs, fact sheets, communications toolkits, social media posts, press releases, and other materials for public dissemination.
• Identifies, develops, and pitches newsworthy stories and its partners to media outlets; mentors program staff on media relations tools and best practices, as needed.
• Tracks metrics and contributes to reports by summarizing key communications activities and analytics.
• Identifies and creates opportunities for Pew spokespeople to engage stakeholder groups at online and in person events. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and generally, eight years of experience in positions with communications responsibilities, with considerable experience in project management required.
• Demonstrated experience working in coalitions or alongside multiple partner organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in state and local policy advocacy communications.
• Outstanding writing and editing abilities; skilled at developing straightforward, clear, and persuasive content.
• Demonstrated experience writing story-driven content about complex technical subjects and projects in a variety of formats (e.g., newsletters, case studies, news stories, op-eds, blogs, videos, photo essays, one-pagers).
• Earned media experience with existing relationships with media outlets in the clean energy or disaster resilience sector a plus.
• Proven time- and project-management skills, including an ability to juggle and meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization and setting priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental or clean energy communications, preferred.

Travel

• This position may include domestic travel to attend meetings and conferences.

Compensation

• Salary Range – $97,800 USD – $109,300 USD
  • The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew’s commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.
• Total Rewards
  • We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.