Senior Communications Specialist

New York City, NY (Remote)

$150K/yr – $165K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 6 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own Roarke Regenerative's external and internal communications, executing strategic plans, media outreach, and content across channels to boost visibility, donor engagement, and community participation.

  • Oversee press releases, media materials, and outreach
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine messaging

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Senior Communications Specialist is a full-time remote role responsible for shaping and delivering Roarke Regenerative’s messaging across internal and external channels.
  • This position manages day-to-day communications tasks, including drafting press releases, creating media materials, and coordinating outreach to press and partners.
  • The specialist develops and executes strategic communication plans that support program initiatives, fundraising campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Daily responsibilities include writing and editing content for newsletters, social media, the website, and internal updates, while ensuring consistency with the organization’s mission and brand.
  • The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, monitoring communication performance, and refining key messages to increase visibility, donor engagement, and community participation.

Requirements

  • Strong general Communication skills, including the ability to adapt messaging to diverse audiences and channels
  • Experience with Press Releases and media relations, including drafting announcements and coordinating with journalists or media outlets
  • Background in Strategic Communications, with the ability to plan, implement, and assess communication campaigns that support organizational goals
  • Advanced Writing and editing skills for digital and print content, with attention to clarity, accuracy, and tone
  • Experience in Internal Communications, including employee updates, leadership messaging, and cross-team information sharing
  • Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with common communication tools and platforms (e.g., email marketing, social media management, basic CMS use)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Environmental Studies, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful collaboration in a mission-driven environment

Preferred

  • Familiarity with nonprofit or environmental sectors, sustainability, or climate-related initiatives is highly beneficial

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and eligible dependents
  • 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match, fully vested upon enrollment
  • Executive financial planning services, employer-subsidized
  • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off: 25 days annually, plus 12 company holidays
  • Fully paid parental leave: 18 weeks for all parents, regardless of gender or path to parenthood
  • Paid sabbatical following five consecutive years of employment
  • Annual professional development allowance, inclusive of relevant certifications, conference attendance, and continuing education
  • Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate coursework
  • Executive coaching program with a certified leadership coach
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Roarke Regenerative

Roarke Regenerative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit centered on the large-scale reforestation and reconstruction of historical habitat areas. We prioritize land deforested by commercial logging or natural events, ensuring that forests and local environments are restored to what they once were. Through a mix of replanting, new planting, revitalization of existing flora, reintroduction of native pollinators, and restoration of watershed effects, Roarke builds the natural infrastructure defoliated land needs to not just survive, but thrive for many generations to come. Our global community is always expanding, and our impact is always increasing as Roarke partners with forward-thinking companies and individuals to provide accessible, impactful ways to reduce and offset emissions in pursuit of a carbon-neutral future.

Founded in 2024
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Salaries

Posted range

$150K/yr – $165K/yr

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$93K/yr

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