Senior Ocean Communications Leader — Remote

Ocean Science Trust; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement match

Paid time off

Remote work stipend

Job summary

Ocean Science Trust is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead the day‑to‑day communications function and shape OST’s public understanding among funders, leaders, scientists, and partners. You will steward the organization’s voice, craft strategic content, and drive multi‑channel outreach to advance California ocean science priorities.

The role emphasizes strategic judgment, editorial leadership, and collaboration with program staff to translate science into compelling narratives that

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible communications and public relations experience, ideally in science or nonprofit settings.
• Ability to translate complex content for diverse audiences across multiple channels.
• Experience developing donor and institutional communications and engaging stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Steward OST’s external voice, messaging, and reputation across audiences and channels.
• Translate complex scientific work into clear, compelling communications.
• Write, edit, and shape content across web, email, reports, and donor materials.
• Lead communications strategy for fundraising initiatives and major events.

Skills

Strategic communications

Storytelling

Public relations

Media relations

Editing/writing

Digital communications

Project management

Tools

Google Workspace

Squarespace

Mailchimp

Canva

Monday

Bloomerang

Slack

Job description

Ocean Science Trust is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to lead the day‑to‑day communications function and shape OST’s public understanding among funders, leaders, scientists, and partners. You will steward the organization’s voice, craft strategic content, and drive multi‑channel outreach to advance California ocean science priorities.

The role emphasizes strategic judgment, editorial leadership, and collaboration with program staff to translate science into compelling narratives that