The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters is a non-profit organization working to educate voters and elected leaders on state environmental issues. CTLCV (and CTLCV Education Fund) works with dozens of groups to develop and support good environmental policies at the state legislature. We publish an annual environmental scorecard grading legislators on their environmental voting records, endorse candidates for state office who will make the environment a top priority, and help to get conservation-minded people informed and involved. For additional information, please visit both web sites at www.conservationeducation.org and www.ctlcv.org.
JOB OPENINGS
Communications Manager Full-time Reports to: Deputy Director Location: Hartford, CT To apply: submit a résumé and cover letter to [email protected]
The Communications Manager will be responsible for answering media inquiries, communicating with reporters, developing press materials, developing content and managing social media platforms, and analyzing the performance of communications tactics to amplify an efficient and impactful program. The Communications Manager will coordinate the production of our annual Environmental Scorecard. They will design content for CTLCV and CTLCV Education Fund’s websites and will help manage outward-facing communications for CTLCV. This position reports directly to the Deputy Director.
Responsibilities: ● Cultivate relationships with the press, including a diverse array of reporters and media outlets, and manage press lists. ● Design and implement a strategic communications plan in collaboration with the Deputy Director. ● Prepare press releases, op-eds, letters to the editor, and other content for print and digital media. ● Expand online presence to attract & retain new members. ● Work with the Development Director to design and send scheduled online solicitations. ● Design handouts, flyers, booklets, and briefing papers on key environmental issues. ● Maintain and update the organization’s websites and social media accounts. ● Create and distribute email alerts to keep our members informed on the latest developments at the Capitol and across the state. ● Assist with the development and dissemination of the Environmental Scorecard. ● Collaborate with the Executive Director on lawmaker outreach messaging, including scheduled emails, vote alerts, and other timely communications. ● Ensure that racial justice and equity are incorporated in all of CTLCV’s work. ● Coordinate outreach and publicity of CTLCV events, e.g. fundraisers and annual summit. ● Answer CTLCV’s phone/text/email inquiries as the first point of contact for the organization.
Desired Skills & Qualifications: ● Exceptional writing and proofreading skills. ● 3-5 years of external communications experience, preferably in a nonprofit or political setting. ● Experience pitching stories to reporters and preparing media talking points. ● Familiarity with CT and regional press, in all media formats (print, television, radio, and digital). ● Willingness and ability to speak in public settings and with the media. ● Experience working with a Board of Directors and/or C-suite-level management. ● Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Weebly, Canva, In-Design, or other web design platforms ● Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. ● A working knowledge of Connecticut’s political landscape and/or experience working on a political campaign. ● Proficiency in using social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. ● Ability to analyze and summarize information to express thoughts concisely. ● Strong decision-making ability in accordance with CTLCV’s values and expectations when provided direction and criteria to do so. ● Experience prioritizing and effectively managing tasks in a dynamic work environment. ● Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines ● Experience utilizing AI tools in an effective and ethical manner. CTLCV is an equal-opportunity employer.
About CTLCV
The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) is a bipartisan, statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting our environment by making it a priority for our elected leaders. As a legislative watchdog we work in concert with environmental advocacy groups across CT to identify and highlight important bills impacting our air, water, wildlife, open space and health, and turn those priorities into legislative success at the state and local levels. CTLCV is committed to ensuring that disadvantaged communities benefit from equitable, targeted, and community-driven investments in the transition to a clean energy economy. Through advocacy and education, we keep lawmakers informed of the latest issues, track key legislation, inform elected officials of the pro-environment position, hold lawmakers accountable in our annual Scorecard, and elect candidates willing to fight for clean air, clean water, and climate action. CTLCV is an equal opportunity employer committed to working toward a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive environmental movement, and seeks to hire staff and contractors that reflect the diverse communities and perspectives that make up Connecticut. We are a growing organization that offers a vast array of experience with opportunity for advancement and encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply.