Communications Associate

Kingston, NY (Hybrid)

$22/hr – $25/hrIntern/New GradTemporary

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Draft social media content, including captions, graphics, and short-form video, that translates energy justice and energy democracy principles into accessible, compelling narratives, building public understanding of and support for MHET's mission.
  • Develop a social media content calendar and collaborate with community members and partners to source stories and visuals that authentically reflect MHET's work advancing equitable, community-driven energy systems.
  • Support marketing and promotional materials, such as invitations, digital promotion, signage, and program content, for MHET's inaugural fundraising gala on October 16, 2026, celebrating the organization's five-year journey advancing energy justice and energy democracy.
  • Help document the gala and other MHET events through photos, video, and testimonials, and repurpose that content into ongoing storytelling assets that communicate MHET's impact to funders, partners, and the public.
  • Support the creation of educational content, including infographics, presentations, and video, for online and print media that grounds technical and policy information in energy justice principles, serving as both funder deliverables and public education tools that advance MHET's mission.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of and passion for clean energy, environmental sustainability, and community engagement, with a strong understanding of the importance of building a sustainable and equitable future.
  • Strong graphic design skills and excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and compelling way through digital media.
  • Proficiency with social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn.
  • Experience working with diverse communities and a commitment to equity and inclusion, with a focus on building the capacity of communities to lead their own energy transitions.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred

  • Proficiency with Canva is preferred.
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Mid Hudson Energy Transition

Mid-Hudson Energy Transition (MHET) is a Kingston-based nonprofit building a local, democratic energy future for the Hudson Valley. We help communities share in clean renewable energy, make homes and buildings healthier, and create wealth that stays local - with a focus on communities that have historically been left out of these opportunities.Our work is community-centered and equity-driven. We partner with residents, businesses, local governments, and grassroots leaders to develop renewable energy projects, reduce energy burdens, and finance building retrofits that make homes more comfortable, healthier, and less costly to run.We believe a just energy transition is possible and that it starts here, with the people who call this place home.🌎 www.mid-hudson.energy

Founded in 2021
Kingston, New York, USA
17 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.7K

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~17

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (12% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1