Part-time Communications Associate
Position Details
Hourly: $32 per hour, paid biweekly
Working Conditions: Part-Time Remote, 15hrs/week, Occasional Domestic Travel, Technical Setup Provided (Laptop, Monitor, Accessories)
Benefits: Paid Time Off, Professional Development Opportunities
Reports to: Director, Communications
Member of the Communications Team. Currently includes: Director, Communications and Manager, Storytelling
Proposed Start Date: mid-August or early September 2024
Position Description
The Institute for Market Transformation seeks a motivated individual to support our work to decarbonize buildings while benefitting the communities they are in—a foundational component to create jobs, reduce harmful pollution, and create healthier spaces in American cities. Each of our staff brings a unique perspective and background to the organization with experience in community engagement and the federal government, real estate and utility sector.
To advance our mission, we seek a part-time associate who is passionate about supporting equitable decarbonization and climate justice through better buildings. The communications associate will be a contributing team member that will participate in weekly planning sessions and help execute on IMT’s digital communications strategy and other priority work. This is a valuable opportunity to gain experience in the clean energy industry as well as the nonprofit sector.
Responsibilities
You will report to the Director of Communications and support projects across the organization. Responsibilities include:
- Digital content management:
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- Websites: Update WordPress-based website content in collaboration with program teams and Communication strategy. Websites include: imt.org, buildinginnovationhub.org, and greenleaseleaders.com.
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- Social media (i.e Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube): Develop and maintain content for social channels, monitoring engagement and success of campaigns, and developing efficient and effective workflows for content creation, review, and approval processes.
- Email marketing: Manage process for creating IMT’s flagship monthly newsletter (content and distribution), the Building Innovation Hub monthly newsletter (editing and distribution), plus any special announcements or communications (ex: webinars), and overall audience recruitment planning (e.g. audience segmentation, digital sign-ups, and welcome series). We use MailChimp to manage our eblasts, and YAMM for a mail merge functionality within Gmail.
- Graphic design: Produce slides and graphics that adhere to IMT and sub brand guidelines, meets industry usability and accessibility standards, and resonates with the target audience.
- Staff training: Assist IMT staff in locating and using branded templates for internal and external communications materials, potentially including creating short instructional videos.
- Other priority projects as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
- Interest in clean energy or sustainability
- At least 1 year of experience in digital communications, social media management, content creation, or a similar role
- Simple graphic design skills using Canva, InDesign, and, ideally, basic video editing
- Enthusiasm, dedication, and a drive to succeed
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent writing, proofreading, and communications skills
- Ability to perform self-directed work and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines
How to Apply
This is a part-time remote position with potential to transition into a full-time role in late Spring/Summer 2025. The hourly pay is $32 per hour. Minimum 15 hours per week.
To apply, please email resume and cover letter, and one paragraph description of a digital project with links (if available) to jobs@imt.org. Please write “Communications Associate” in the subject line.
About the Institute for Market Transformation
The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) is a trusted, non-partisan nonprofit organization that works to ensure that everyone in the U.S. benefits from high-performing buildings in all facets of their lives. IMT bridges the intersection of business, government, and community priorities to spotlight business practices and advance public policy to improve U.S. buildings. We do this by co-creating and deploying public policy and business practices that drive widespread market action toward improving how we collectively build, design, and operate the spaces where people live, work, learn, connect, and play. To learn more about our work, visit www.imt.org/about.
Headquartered in downtown Washington, DC, we provide a vibrant, collaborative, and flexible workplace that brings together diverse expertise. IMT is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across our organization. We empower our staff to constantly learn while achieving big goals, and have fun along the way.
IMT is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All job applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
