Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s creative vision, branding, and narrative strategy
• Develop storytelling frameworks that center community voices and environmental justice
• Align creative outputs with campaign and policy priorities
• Identify opportunities to expand reach, engagement, and impact
• Review, approve, and schedule all social media and public-facing content
• Guide development of multimedia content (video, photo, graphics, written materials)
• Ensure consistency in tone, messaging, and quality across platforms
• Collaborate with staff to translate technical and policy work into accessible content
• Supervise Social Media Coordinator, Videographer, Event Coordinator, and other Media staff
• Provide direction, feedback, and performance management

Requirements

• Experience in communications, media, or creative direction
• Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to clarity and detail
• Strong internal communication and collaboration skills
• Strong understanding of storytelling, branding, and digital media strategy
• Experience managing and mentoring staff
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Preferred

• A degree in graphic design, science communications, or equivalent program
• Basic graphic design and formatting skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar)
• Experience with website management platforms (e.g., WordPress or similar CMS)
• Familiarity with environmental, water, or justice issues
• Familiarity with California State Water Policy
• A background in brand identity & color scheme development
• Experience in nonprofit, environmental, or advocacy organizations
• Familiarity with salmon, water policy, or environmental justice issues
• Basic understanding of analytics and performance tracking
• Experience supporting campaign-based communications
• Experience working with tribes and/or tribal communities

Benefits

• full health benefits