Overview
Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) is seeking a passionate and strategic Policy and Communications Manager to join their dynamic team dedicated to climate justice and promoting women’s leadership in global climate solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Track and analyze relevant legislation and climate justice advocacy globally.
- Draft fact sheets and position statements.
- Develop advocacy strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Build and maintain relationships with policymakers and coalition partners.
- Support advocacy events and campaigns.
- Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies for all programs and campaigns.
- Draft press releases, op-eds, blogs, and newsletters.
- Manage media relationships and outreach efforts.
- Oversee website and social media content management.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to the Communications Associate.
- Maintain consistent messaging and branding across platforms.
- Manage video production, filming, editing, and storytelling efforts.
- Align policy priorities with public messaging.
- Simplify complex policy language for broader audiences.
- Maintain and expand organizational partnerships and collaborations.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in communications and policy, preferably within the non-profit sector.
- Excellent writing, copyediting, and verbal communication skills.
- Proven experience in policy analysis and media relations.
- Experience managing staff, volunteers, or interns.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with social media management tools and analytics.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
- Passion for climate justice, gender justice, and systemic change.
- Extensive knowledge of climate justice movements.
- Residency in the United States and ability to travel as needed.
Benefits
Full-time position with a starting salary of $76,000 plus benefits.
Location
Remote
How to Apply
To apply, send your resume, a cover letter, 1-3 work samples, and two references to Katherine Quaid at katherine@wecaninternational.org. Use "Policy and Communications Manager" as the email subject.
For full details, visit: Full Job Description.
Deadline
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until April 1, 2026.