Cassie Johnson, Communications Associate, March 13, 2024
The Ohio Environmental Council and its family of organizations (“OEC Collective”) seek to hire a full-time Campaign Communications Manager to support the growth of the advocacy, political, and communications programs. This position is shared with the OEC’s affiliated 501(C)(4) organization, the OEC Action Fund. The Manager will develop print and digital content to support critical advocacy efforts across the family of organizations. The Manager will be responsible for the development and execution of statewide advocacy, rapid response, and legislative advocacy communications. The Manager will engage directly with stakeholders, partners, and elected officials to promote initiatives in line with the OEC and OEC Action Fund’s policy advocacy campaigns – including statewide efforts around the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and other federal legislation. The Manager will work across OEC’s teams to ensure cohesive and strategic campaign communications.This role is a unique opportunity at the nexus of policy advocacy and communications development. It will play a critical role in connecting the OEC family of organizations’ advocacy strategies, campaign communications, and rapid response capabilities through meaningful management and execution of strategic plans.
Reporting to the VP of Public Affairs, the Manager’s primary roles will be planning and execution of various public advocacy campaigns, rapid response communications, and content generation in furtherance of key advocacy projects for the OEC Collective.The Manager will also be responsible for the following:
Shares our commitment and actively contributes to integrating racial justice and equity into our work and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.
This position is full-time, exempt, pays between $52,000-$58,000 and is within the bargaining unit represented by the OEC Workers United. Excellent benefits include employer-paid health, vision, dental, and life insurance; flexible and dependent care spending account; generous paid time off; paid parental leave; and employer-matched retirement fund.
Candidates based out of Cleveland or Columbus are preferred, but all Ohio-based applicants will be considered. Candidates must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends, and be willing to occasionally travel throughout Ohio.
The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Collective (also known as our family of organizations) envisions a healthy, clean Ohio where our democracy empowers all communities to thrive in harmony with the environment. The mission of the OEC is to protect the environment and health of all Ohio communities through legal and policy advocacy, decision-maker accountability, and civic engagement. For over 50 years, we have led many of the major environmental policy wins in Ohio. Visit the OEC’s website to learn more about our work. The mission of the OEC Action Fund is to protect the environment and health of all Ohio communities by electing climate champions, holding public officials accountable, and advancing environmental justice policies. For nearly 10 years, the OEC Action Fund has built the political power of Ohio’s environmental movement. Visit the OEC Action Fund’s website to learn more about our work. The Ohio Environmental Council family of organizations is 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 comprise Ohio. The OEC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.
Send a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for the position, your resume, writing sample, and references to OEC@theoec.org with “Campaigns Communications Manager” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.