Communications Coordinator

Environmental Grantmakers Association; New York, Oakland (NY, CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) in New York, NY, seeks a Communications Coordinator to elevate our written and visual communications. You will develop multimedia content, catalog and improve processes, and help deliver flagship events for funders, nonprofits, and movement partners.

A commitment to racial equity and EGA’s Strategic Framework should guide your work. The role includes administrative support for virtual and in-person events and opportunities to experiment with new

Qualifications

• The Communications Coordinator develops multimedia content and coordinates strategic communications across print and digital media.
• They align activities with EGA’s Racial Equity POV and Strategic Framework.
• They support event planning and coordination for virtual and in-person gatherings.

Responsibilities

• Develop multimedia content to uplift EGA events and programs.
• Catalog and improve processes across communications workflows.
• Provide administrative support for virtual and in-person events.

Job description

About Environmental Grantmakers Association

Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is a non‑profit membership organization made up of over 215 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.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Communications Coordinator connects the EGA community through strategic written and visual tools that uplift EGA's signature events, and programs. The Coordinator systematically catalogs, researches, and improves processes for EGA’s communications across the print and digital realms. A successful candidate identifies with and deploys EGA’s Racial Equity POV and Strategic Framework as the guiding frameworks for their activities. They experiment with technologies and platforms to deliver bold, strategic content to EGA’s diverse audience of funders, nonprofits, and movement partners. 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 planet. The Coordinator also provides essential administrative support while organizing items as needed for virtual and in‑person events.

COMPENSATION

$60,000/year