Senior Communications Lead — Science & Fundraising

Ocean Science Trust; California; A distancia; USD 80.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health coverage

Retirement match

Paid time off

Remote work stipend

Flexible schedules

Descripción de la vacante

California Ocean Science Trust is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead day-to-day communications and shape OST’s external voice. You will translate science and policy into compelling narratives, partner with philanthropy on donor communications, and manage OST’s brand across a range of channels, elevating visibility and trust with diverse audiences.

The role blends strategy and hands-on execution, requiring political savvy, editorial direction, and the ability to coordinate across

Formación

• 5+ years of progressively responsible communications and public relations experience, including senior-level responsibility.
• Experience developing donor, funder, or institutional advancement communications and making a compelling case for impact and investment.
• Ability to translate complex scientific, technical, policy, or organizational content for non-expert audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Steward OST’s external voice, messaging, and reputation across audiences and channels.
• Bring political, relational, and reputational judgment to communications decisions.
• Independently manage day-to-day communications decisions and escalate sensitivities to leadership as needed.
• Communicate the value of programs and the broader case for sustained investment in OST’s capacity and impact.

Conocimientos

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Strategic judgment

Public relations

Policy awareness

Project management

Independent judgment

Herramientas

Google Workspace

Squarespace

Mailchimp

Canva

Monday

Bloomerang

Slack

Descripción del empleo

California Ocean Science Trust is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead day-to-day communications and shape OST’s external voice. You will translate science and policy into compelling narratives, partner with philanthropy on donor communications, and manage OST’s brand across a range of channels, elevating visibility and trust with diverse audiences.

The role blends strategy and hands-on execution, requiring political savvy, editorial direction, and the ability to coordinate across