UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Head of Communications

District of Columbia, USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutivePart time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive global climate-communications for an international nonprofit, owning strategy, messaging, and high‑profile media for climate innovation.

  • Own the global comms strategy and end-to-end messaging across PR, media, editorial, social, and design.
  • Must-have: Proven experience leading communications teams.
  • Standout: Ability to align content with policy developments and multilateral diplomacy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute BCI’s global communications strategy, aligned with institutional goals
  • Advise the Director-General and senior leadership on message development and positioning
  • Serve as the final approver for all public-facing messaging, tone, and media framing
  • Elevate BCI’s influence in public discourse, policy conversations, and the climate-tech space
  • Manage communications leads across PR, media, editorial, social, and design functions
  • Oversee the BCI News Service and official editorial calendar
  • Lead high-level publications, policy briefs, and strategic content development
  • Ensure consistency and clarity across all institutional materials
  • Guide high-profile media engagements, event communications, and COP-related coverage
  • Frame the organisation’s voice as a credible contributor to international dialogues on climate innovation

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading communications teams
  • Ability to manage remote teams and collaborate across time zones
  • Excellent writing, editing, and content strategy skills
  • Strong media relationships, with experience managing public statements and op-eds

Nice To Have

  • Knowledge of global climate policy, digital technologies, and multilateral engagement (preferred)