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About Environmental Grantmakers Association Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is a non-profit membership organization made up of over 200 foundations that support people and the planet. Our community of environmental funders represents a diverse range of foundations spanning North America and the globe—including public, community, family, and corporate foundations. In 2020, EGA members gave more than $1.91 billion dollars domestically and internationally to environmental issues. What We Do EGA works with members and partners to promote just, effective philanthropy for people and the planet. Our annual convenings, peer learning spaces, and services catalyze our network of environmental funders to be high-impact leaders working together as a force for equitable and sustainable ecosystems, communities, and economies. Our Values EGA values stewardship, collaboration, transparency, accountability, and equity. Our work is informed by our Racial Equity POV, a collective commitment by EGA’s board, staff, and members, to advance racial equity in environmental philanthropy. Through engaging members on a wide spectrum of environmental issues framed up through the lens of racial equity, EGA is driving the collective power of environmental philanthropy to build a healthy world with just and sustainable communities, economies, and systems. More information about EGA can be found at www.ega.org. The Communications Coordinator connects the EGA community through strategic communications. The role is responsible for the development of multimedia content that enhances EGA members' and the philanthropic sector's collective learning and action to support people and the planet. They experiment with technologies and platforms to deliver bold, strategic content to EGA’s diverse audience of funders, nonprofits, and movement partners. A successful candidate identifies with and deploys EGA’s Racial Equity POV and Strategic Framework as the guiding frameworks for their activities. Key Responsibilities Communications:

• Streamline EGA communications by collaborating with the Communications Manager to develop workflows and a quarterly communications calendar
• Work together with the Communications Manager and EGA team to operationalize EGA’s Racial Equity POV by centering and amplifying Black, Indigenous, and all People of Color (BIPOC) and marginalized communities bearing the brunt of environmental oppression and applying a racial equity lens to all communications.
• Manage external communications to keep EGA’s website, brand, and social media content up-to-date (e.g. program descriptions, member highlights, photos, videos, etc.)
• Develop email and marketing campaigns, including newsletters, roundups, and rapid response communications.
• Manage the EGA member listserv to circulate announcements from members, oversee subscribers, and ensure communications meet listserv guidelines.
• Support the research, development, and planning of EGA co-sponsored peer learning opportunities and webinars organized by and for members of the network on topics of interest to environmental funders.

Membership Services / Events:

• Provide services and support to the EGA's diverse membership (e.g. member account creation, maintaining the member database, job board postings to the website and listserv), ranging from large foundations to individual trustees and family foundations.
• Support the development of events and programs communication materials by collaborating with EGA’s events and Tracking the Field teams

Administration & Organizational Support

• Provide basic office administrative support such as developing agendas, facilitating staff meetings, and contributing to team planning.
• Contribute to EGA team culture and help build an equitable and sustainable workplace, realizing the values collectively expressed in the EGA Racial Equity POV.
• Attend philanthropic and equity-focused events as needed and develop funder relations with staff in foundations and other philanthropy-serving organizations.

Qualifications and Experiences The Communications Coordinator should have the following experience and qualifications:

• Lived and/or professional experience related to promoting environmental solutions and innovations that respect our Racial Equity Point of View and can implement it.
• Demonstrated expertise in digital marketing and social media campaigns, including the ability to effectively communicate a narrative of equity and the environment through diverse media formats.
• Better than average oral and written communication skills; passion for writing and editing, with graphics and design experience. Experience using Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Premiere Pro, a plus.
• Highly collaborative working style with excellent relationship-building skills and positive contribution to EGA’s organization culture
• Enjoy engaging with a wide range of people in person at events
• Extremely organized, friendly, creative, self-starting, with microscopic attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure in high profile situations, with patience and a sense of humor
• Ability to maintain high quality standards for online content, printed materials, and other external communications
• Experience managing a database, administering a website and learning new technologies

Compensation and Benefits The starting salary for this position is $60,000. There is an excellent benefits package including generous medical, dental, prescription and vision plans; 20 days paid vacation; and a retirement plan. About the Application Process Please submit your application by completing this form by May 7th, 2023. No calls, queries, or faxed applications will be accepted. Environmental Grantmakers Association is an equal opportunity employer who encourages leaders from Black, Indigenous, all People of Color, and other historically marginalized communities to apply and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.