Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communications plans supporting the Freight Community, Action Coalition's education, engagement, and policy initiatives.
• Manage and grow coalition social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Create compelling content including videography, photography, social media posts, media advisories, and educational materials.
• Develop messaging and public education campaigns focused on AB 98 truck route implementation, air quality, land-use planning, and environmental justice.
• Coordinate digital organizing efforts to mobilize residents, community leaders, advocates, and coalition partners to participate in public hearings, workshops, and community actions
• Produce and edit video content highlighting community impacts, coalition victories, public policy developments, and grassroots advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate with coalition partners, environmental justice organizations, and community stakeholders to coordinate messaging and strengthen public engagement.
• Join monthly Pitzer Brand Champions meetings (Last Thursday of each month)
• Maintain coalition branding, messaging consistency, and digital presence across all communications platforms.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in communications, digital media, advocacy campaigns, public affairs, social media management, and/or community engagement.
• Editing, storytelling, and strategic messaging skills.
• Experience creating communications materials for public education initiatives, and community organizing efforts.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with coalitions, community organizations, public agencies, and advocacy groups.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, social media analytics tools, and digital communications platforms.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the College’s automobile insurance.
• Proficiency in videography, photography, video editing, and digital media production.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with a commitment to a team-based work environment.
• Exhibit personal integrity and ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred

• Associate’s Degree preferred in Communications/Marketing or a relevant field preferred but not required (e.g., digital strategist, community manager, digital marketing).
• It is desirable to have understanding of freight policy, environmental justice, transportation planning, public health, and/or land-use policy issues.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills preferred.
• Experience managing multi-platform social media campaigns and audience engagement strategies.