Communications Coordinator

ABOUT SAVE THE BAY

Save The Bay’s mission is to protect and restore the Bay for people and wildlife. We are the only regional organization that integrates political advocacy, wetland restoration, and education to shape a healthy and resilient region. We are a team of passionate people, and at the core, we are collaborative, supportive, dedicated, and bold.

Over two decades, Save The Bay has become a Bay Area leader in the science and practice of habitat restoration, focused on tidal marsh transition zone habitat at landscape-scale for recovery of endangered species, and for ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change. We enlist thousands of volunteers annually to restore the shoreline and educate Bay Area students to be the next generation of Bay stewards through hands-on experiential education and on-line learning.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Communications Coordinator supports the Director of Communications in advancing Save The Bay’s mission through storytelling and strategic outreach. This role contributes to content development, social media management, digital communications, and collaborative support for programs and events, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging across all channels.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and creativity, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. The Communications Coordinator works collaboratively across teams to amplify the organization’s voice and engage diverse audiences.

REPORTS TO: Director of Communications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Assist in creating compelling content to communicate the organization’s mission and impact, including blog posts, By The Bay, email campaigns, and social media copy.
• Collect and organize quotes, photos, and testimonials from program teams and stakeholders to support storytelling efforts.
• Create engaging multimedia content, such as graphics, short videos, and infographics, using tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
• Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and is accessible to diverse audiences.

Digital Media & Social Engagement

• Support the management of social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) by creating, scheduling, monitoring posts, and interacting with audiences.
• Maintain and update website content to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Assist in implementing email campaigns, including drafting content, audience segmentation, and scheduling distributions.
• Monitor and track digital performance metrics (e.g., social media engagement, website traffic) and report key findings to the Communications Director.

Program & Event Support

• Work closely with program teams and the Communications Director to create impactful content and strategies that showcase organizational efforts, engage audiences, and inspire action.
• Assist in creating promotional materials for organizational events, such as fundraisers and community engagement activities, ensuring alignment with event goals.
• Provide on-site or virtual support during events by capturing photos, videos, and social media content for live updates and future storytelling.
• Contribute to post-event communications, including thank-you messages, recaps, and content designed to mobilize continued engagement.

Administrative & Team Coordination

• Maintain organizational systems, including the editorial calendar, social media schedule, and project management boards, to ensure deadlines and tasks are met.
• Manage comms request board including fielding incoming requests, delegating task assignments, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Coordinate with external vendors (e.g., designers, printers, photographers) to support the production and timely delivery of communications materials.
• Provide logistical and administrative support to the Communications Director as needed, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and managing internal communications requests.
• Organize and maintain a library of content assets, such as photos, videos, and other multimedia resources, for easy access by the team

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in communications, digital marketing, or related fields; nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field is preferred but not required; equivalent experience will be considered.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to create compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with digital tools and platforms, including WordPress, email marketing tools (e.g., Pardot), and social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer).
• Basic design skills using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere).
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and effectively utilize tools like Asana to manage tasks and workflows, or a willingness to learn.
• Experience with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights) to measure and improve digital performance.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with a focus on building relationships and fostering collaboration.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful communication in all aspects of work.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events as needed.
• Passion for the mission, vision, and values of Save The Bay.
• Clear background check

POSITION LOGISTICS

Location: Our work is performed mostly remotely (apart from our Habitat Restoration Staff) with periodic in-person staff and team meetings in our office based in Oakland, CA, and our various restoration sites around the San Francisco Bay Area. Employees must reside in California / Bay Area

Compensation and Benefits: This is a full-time, non-exempt, 40 hours per week position. The hourly range for this position is $31.25 to $36.06 per hour, based on experience. We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, acupuncture/chiropractic, and life insurance; 12 paid vacation days per year to start, 13-14 paid holidays and 12 days of sick leave per calendar year; 403(b) retirement plan; stipend for working remotely and funds for home office workstation equipment and furniture.

Hiring Timeline (This is our ideal timeline, but it may be subject to changes):

• The priority deadline for applications is February 20, 2025
• We will review resumes and conduct interviews on a rolling basis
• Finalists will be invited to submit three references
• The preferred start date is April 3, 2025

How To Apply: This position is open until it is filled. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@savesfbay.org. Please make sure to include the position title Communications Coordinator in the subject line. In the body of the email, please share where you found this job listing.

COVID-19 Policy: All new hires must be fully vaccinated prior to their start of employment unless they are pre-qualified by HR for exemption.

Work Environment: We welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, gender expression and sexual orientation to apply and thrive with our growing team. Save The Bay is an equal opportunity employer that strives to recruit a diverse workforce and provide an equitable, and inclusive workplace for all.

DEI Statement: Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Save The Bay will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Our Leadership Philosophy: At Save the Bay, we take a person-centered approach to leadership. As leaders, we strive to embody our organizational core values and create a work environment that fosters belonging, authenticity, accountability, and care.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - Our Journey

Over the past three years, Save The Bay has been reckoning with our positionality within a predominantly white-led environmental movement. Our internal DEI work has matured from identifying opportunities to create safe and welcoming working environments to implementing organization-wide professional development and offering racial affinity-based programs. Multiple DEI efforts began and continue to be fueled by employee leaders, and their impact has already made a difference in the programs we offer, the investments we make, and the partnerships we build. We are currently working to be effective allies to environmental justice organizations and to support community-driven efforts that protect the most vulnerable people from the impacts of climate change in our region.

In 2023, we adopted organizational core values after collecting feedback and engaging staff and board members. This has proven to be an impactful step in the integration of DEI into the leadership philosophy and operations of Save The Bay. The next phase of our work includes continued efforts to identify equitable outcomes in alignment with the development of Save The Bay’s strategic plan.

Our DEI work is expansive and ongoing. We are committing significant organizational time and resources to advance DEI efforts and achieve equitable outcomes. We seek candidates who will help us forward this work, and understand that systems work demands resilience, patience, and endurance.