Communications and Digital Media Organizer

Pitzer College • Claremont, CA

8d • Remote

About The Position

The Communications and Digital Media Organizer will lead communications, digital organizing, and public engagement efforts for the Freight Communities Action Coalition, a regional coalition of over 12 community and environmental groups in the western Inland Empire. The specialist develops and implements communications strategies that educate the public, mobilize community participation, amplify coalition campaigns, and advance policy objectives related to freight movement, truck routes, environmental justice, and community advocacy throughout the Inland Empire.

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.
• Commitment to environmental justice, community empowerment, public health, and equitable land-use policies.
• Proficiency in videography, photography, video editing, and digital media production.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with a commitment to a team-based work environment.
• Natural aptitude for technology and expertise with MS Office, including expert level use of Excel.
• Ability to problem-solve and use analytical skills to develop and implement creative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative to work proactively, meet deadlines, organize and prioritize multiple projects, think strategically, and work with numbers and data.
• Exhibit personal integrity and ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sound professional judgment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the College’s automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

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

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.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement savings plans
• generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.)
• tuition reimbursement
• tuition exchange program participation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree