Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist

Looking to help save the planet? Join us at THIS! Is What We Did (THIS!).

We at THIS! are committed to fighting to stop the devastation fossil fuels have on our planet. We educate and engage people to join the climate movement and thereby be able to answer the Ultimate Question our descendants will surely ask: “What did you do to fight climate change?” with “THIS! Is What We Did.”

The Job

Lyrissa Barnett Lidsky said, “There is no pleasure on earth like the pleasure of working on a great team.” THIS! Is What We Did (THIS!) is seeking a motivated, hard-working, and talented individual to join our team and help make it better.

The Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist is a part-time, remote, independent contractor position offering flexible hours and potential for growth within the organization.

We seek someone who can work independently as well as effectively with volunteers, help grow the organization, and who sees our situation as an open field for growth in impact to save the habitability of the only planet we have.

This is 3-month contract position at 20 hours/week with the potential for extension and more hours. Our hope is to find someone who is a great fit and transition them into a permanent role. This position will work collaboratively with and report to the Climate Advocacy Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage all digital content, including:
  • Social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, with potential for other platforms)
  • Mailchimp newsletters and donor communications
  • Website content and blog posts (proficiency in Wordpress is a plus)
  • Marketing materials (reports, toolkits, briefs)
• Design compelling graphics and visuals using Canva
• Create and maintain a communications calendar to ensure timely and strategic content release
• Develop engaging, mission-driven storytelling that resonates with donors and supporters, in collaboration with the Climate Advocacy Program Manager
• Monitor performance metrics (online engagement and traffic, program signups, donations) and adjust strategies accordingly
• Further establish and implement THIS! branding and identity
• Attend team planning meetings, Board meetings, support online events, and assist with other marketing-related tasks as needed
• Availability: Some evening (Pacific Time) availability required for meetings and online events

Qualifications:

Note: Although we specify what we are looking for, we may miss other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit. Research has shown that women and individuals who are not part of the dominant culture tend to apply if they can check 100% of every box, versus men who often apply if they hit roughly 60%. So, it doesn’t hurt to take a chance and apply! As hockey Hall-of-Famer Wayne Gretzky said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

• 2+ years experience in a digital marketing or communications role (nonprofit experience preferred)
• Social media management experience (Instagram, Facebook; LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube)
• Strong skills in Canva (graphic design principles a plus)
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and get things done
• Comfortable in a highly collaborative, small-team environment
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Attention to detail
• Dedicated to staying current with professional knowledge and industry best practices
• A deep commitment to the fight to save our only planet
• Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and webcam

Desired Capabilities/Nice to Have:

(Note: We seek capability not credentials. We aim to hire someone who can do the job.)

• Digital advertising (Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads)
• Public relations strategy and execution
• A Teachable Spirit with a determination to learn, improve and grow
• Relevant experience in social justice efforts
• Ability to work well with a variety of people and recharge their and your own emotional battery
• Sensitivity to issues affecting frontline communities/people who have been harmed or threatened by living in sacrifice zones (https://thisiswhatwedid.org/racial-environmental-justice-sacrifice-zones/)
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field

How to Apply:

Please apply by sending an email explaining your background, why you are interested in the position, and why you would be an outstanding candidate to fill the Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist role to Leigh@thisiswhatwedid.org by 11:59pm Pacific Time on April 6th, 2025. Please include your resume/CV and a portfolio showcasing your best communications/marketing projects. We encourage individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color to apply. Members of the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, and members of additional historically disenfranchised groups are also welcome and encouraged to apply.

About THIS! Is What We Did (THIS!)

THIS! is a 4-year-old national nonprofit fighting climate change and allowing us to proudly and humbly answer the Ultimate Question: “What did you do to fight climate change?” with THIS! Is What We Did.

Our mission statement:

To help grow an intergenerational movement strong enough to break the power of the fossil fuel industry and stimulate the effective, drastic action needed to spur climate justice and give future generations a chance for a decent life through

a. a powerful educational experience

b. a welcoming community

c. easy-access on-ramps to effective action

In particular, we see people 50 years and older as an untapped resource to fight climate change. Learn more about THIS! Is What We Did here: https://thisiswhatwedid.org/

We highly encourage potential applicants to take the Climate Change Literacy Quiz: https://thisiswhatwedid.org/climate-change-literacy-quiz/.