Public Relations (PR) Director – Volunteer (5–10 hours/week)

Lake Oswego, OR (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own media, storytelling, and reputation for a youth-empowerment agenda by directing PR campaigns, shaping external narratives, and safeguarding brand integrity across diverse audiences.

  • Media & Narrative Ownership: lead campaigns for the Impact Program sites and youth initiatives, and secure media coverage.
  • Storytelling & Messaging: craft a resonant external narrative for varied audiences and channels.
  • Crisis Readiness: advise on communications to protect and elevate brand reputation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Media Strategy: Develop and execute PR campaigns to highlight our 8+ Impact Program sites, the annual Climathon, and Teen Work Day.
  • Press Outreach: Write and distribute compelling press releases, pitch local and national media outlets, and secure coverage for our youth leaders.
  • Storytelling & Messaging: Help shape our external narrative, ensuring our mission of youth empowerment resonates across different audiences and media channels.
  • Crisis & Reputational Management: Act as a strategic advisor on public communications to protect and enhance the collective’s brand integrity.

Requirements

  • A Media Savvy Storyteller: You know what makes a story newsworthy and have experience pitching media, writing press releases, or managing public campaigns.
  • Youth-Empowerment Advocate: You are passionate about using the power of PR to amplify the voices of the next generation.
  • Experienced: Background in public relations, communications, journalism, or marketing (professional or extensive volunteer experience).
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Future Climate Collective

What if teens felt resilient and empowered in the face of climate change? At Future Climate Collective, we believe that strength comes from understanding, connection and a sense of purpose. Our two flagship programs give high school students the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to feel empowered and resilient in the face of climate change: Foundations Program – A comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum that builds climate knowledge, resilience, and critical thinking. Through interactive lessons and teacher training, students gain the tools to understand the science, navigate the challenges ahead, and envision a thriving future.Impact Program – A hands-on leadership track where students apply what they’ve learned to real-world climate projects in their schools and communities. From designing solutions to mobilizing peers, participants become changemakers ready to influence systems and inspire action.We know that teachers are key to making climate education stick — but they can’t do it alone. That’s why we’ve built an intergenerational model that brings climate knowledge and expertise directly into classrooms. By training and deploying undergraduates, graduate students, and climate professionals alongside educators, we expand the capacity to teach climate change in engaging, impactful ways.Whether it’s equipping teachers to deliver our curriculum themselves or connecting them with a specialist trained in our program, we make climate education flexible, accessible, and confidence-building. This approach not only empowers teachers, but also bridges generations, allowing students to learn from those act.By combining rigorous education with opportunities for real impact, we prepare students not just to adapt to our changing world, but to shape it for the better. Learn more at www.futureclimatecollective.com.

Founded in 2024
Portland, Oregon, USA
26 employees (1 in marketing)

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Current headcount: ~24

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