Social Media Associate

Earthjustice•Washington, DC

1d•$76,300 - $89,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer. Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As part of a 12-person Marketing team within a much larger Communications department, the Social Media Associate supports awareness, advocacy, and engagement efforts through social listening, audience engagement, insights, and content development. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in issue advocacy and a well-rounded background in social media, digital communications, and content strategy. This is a non-supervisory position. The Social Media Associate is expected to work a full-time (37.5 hours/week) schedule and may work hybrid from the following locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, or Washington, DC.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in social media, digital communications, or a related field
Exceptional written communication and copywriting skills
Experience in nonprofit, legal, or issue advocacy
Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple project timelines
Strong understanding of social platforms and community management best practices
Proficiency with social media management, listening, and reporting platforms such as Brandwatch, Sprout Social, and/or Hootsuite
Basic design or video editing experience using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.

Responsibilities

Monitor Earthjustice social platforms daily and engage with audiences through comments and conversations
Conduct social listening to track sentiment and emerging narratives in the news cycle, identifying rapid response opportunities for engagement and thought leadership
Share insights from social listening to inform content, campaigns, and engagement strategies
Draft social media copy in collaboration with social team for use across platforms
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and social media team to conceptualize and plan content for Earthjustice campaigns
Ensure all content is accurate, on-brand, and tailored to target audiences
Support reporting & analytics by pulling regular reports on social media metrics and campaign performance
Share ongoing insights and recommendations to improve KPIs and content performance
Maintain social content calendars; Coordinate content reviews and publishing workflows
Stay informed on platform updates and evolving social media best practices
Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed
Actively pursue professional development and contribute to a culture of learning by building skills and sharing knowledge.