Earthjustice · 2 months ago
Associate Director, Courts Communications & Special Projects
Washington, District Of Columbia
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$157K/yr - $174K/yr
7+ years expEarthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization, and they are seeking an Associate Director of Courts Communications & Special Projects to create broad communications strategies for their organizational courts positioning. The role involves leading communications strategies for the Strategic Legal Advocacy team and implementing thought leadership strategies around the courts and the law for Earthjustice leadership.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Provide strategic communications guidance for the Strategic Legal Advocacy team projects, for specific cases and to advance legal theories for target audiences
Provide strategic communications guidance and execute thought leadership campaigns for Earthjustice leadership around high profile legal cases and issues
Serve as a thought partner for Communications teams developing courts-related content
Create strategy and communications plans for programmatic work around federal judges
Work with counterparts at other organizations to ensure we have shared communications strategies, messaging, and positioning
Lead Earthjustice’s implementation of coalition campaigns related to courts and judges
Conduct communications work for special projects related to courts and legal advocacy
Responsible for the creation and implementation of editorial content, earned media pushes, and thought leadership for SLA team, and for executive leadership on special projects
Help create special projects budget, tracking, metric measurement schemes, and reporting
Develop and advise on department strategy documents, timelines, budgets, and communications plans and tactics to determine effectiveness, ensure accountability, and inform future strategy. Sets achievable measurements of success for top priority issues and strives to meet these goals
Participates in organizational training and professional development opportunities
May oversee staffperson/people
Work collaboratively across teams to build and/or execute integrated strategies that support institutional and departmental priorities. Ensure that strategies are optimized for impact and delivering positive outcomes for Earthjustice using testing, data, and refinement
Work with other communications staff within and outside of the organization to ensure a consistent, coordinated message on the team’s substantive casework and on the broader courts- and Supreme Court-related work of the team
Produce accurate, quality, and timely work in an ever-shifting landscape of news, technology, politics, and law. Adopt a flexible approach to meeting rapid response moments and pivot strategies where needed
Pursue innovative, best-in-class approaches to communications work, and share those learnings with peers. Maintain an ongoing understanding of communications and movement trends and best practices to ensure Earthjustice leads, not just follows
Pursue ongoing professional development to build skills and knowledge aligned with Earthjustice’s mission and values and Communications Department culture
Contribute to a culture of learning by sharing knowledge and insights with team members and staff and embracing opportunities for reflection and growth
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience, 2+ in a role developing strategy preferred
Experience writing communications materials for legal-focused audiences, or producing content in a law setting preferred
Ability to analyze legal materials and create content, messaging, narrative, and talking points based on them
Proven ability to translate complex issues into compelling, accessible communications
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple deadlines, and respond quickly to new opportunities and developments in a high-stakes environment
Ability to work collaboratively with other staff to meet shared, cross-team goals and appreciate contributions of others
Ability to give and receive feedback in an honest, constructive, and respectful manner
Contributes towards an equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages partnership, active listening, and integrating diverse perspectives
Supports Earthjustice's core values of partnership, inclusion, justice and excellence
Benefits
Competitive salary
Excellent benefits that are comprehensive and competitive
Flexible, hybrid work environment
Casual dress code
Qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Company
Earthjustice
Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law organization based in the United States dedicated to environmental issues.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Jackson
Senior Vice President, Operations | COO
Adam Frankel
Associate Attorney, Community Partnerships Program
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