Storytelling and Communications Manager

GASP; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

GASP is seeking a creative, mission-driven Communication Manager & Storyteller to strengthen public engagement, expand visibility, and elevate voices in communities affected by environmental injustice.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on content creation across writing, photography, video, and multimedia formats. You will manage social media, newsletters, and campaigns while shaping messaging for advocacy and fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or digital media.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing social media and developing digital content.
• Proficiency with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience contributing to communications campaigns, media outreach, or public engagement strategies.
• Familiarity with website management, email marketing, and digital analytics.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Interest in environmental justice, health, or related social issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies to support mission and campaigns.
• Create storytelling projects using writing, photography, video, and multimedia.
• Maintain archive of stories, media coverage, and materials.
• Manage social media, newsletters, website content, and digital campaigns.
• Design graphics and educational materials to explain complex issues.
• Maintain branding and track engagement metrics to improve efforts.
• Collaborate with leadership and staff on messaging for advocacy campaigns.
• Assist fundraising communications and donor engagement through storytelling.

Skills

Strong writing & storytelling

Social media management

Email marketing

Digital content creation

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Analytics

Public engagement/advocacy

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position: Storytelling and Communications Manager

Location: Hybrid, Birmingham, AL

Employment Type: Full-time

Base Salary: $47,500- 50,000 annually w/ benefits package

Reports to: Executive Director

Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

About GASP

GASP (Greater Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing healthy air and environmental justice in Greater Birmingham. Through community organizing, advocacy, education, research, and partnerships, GASP works alongside communities to address air pollution, protect public health, and advance environmental and racial justice.

About the Position

GASP is seeking a creative, experienced, and mission-driven Communications Manager & Storyteller to strengthen our public engagement, expand our visibility, and elevate the voices of communities impacted by environmental injustice.

The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on creator who enjoys writing, graphic design, digital media, press engagement, and developing creative communications campaigns. We are particularly interested in someone passionate about storytelling and its ability to preserve community histories, challenge harmful narratives, elevate marginalized voices, and inspire collective action.

This position offers an opportunity to help shape GASP's communications strategy while working collaboratively across our programs and campaigns

Key Responsibilities.

• Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement communications strategies supporting GASP's mission, campaigns, and organizational priorities.
• Develop creative storytelling projects using writing, photography, video, and other multimedia formats to highlight community experiences, histories, and leadership.
• Maintain GASP's archive of stories, photographs, media coverage, and other communications materials.
• Manage GASP's social media accounts, newsletters, website content, and digital communications campaigns.
• Design graphics, videos, educational materials, and promotional content that make complex issues accessible to diverse audiences.
• Maintain consistent branding and messaging while tracking engagement metrics to help improve communications efforts.
• Work with the Executive Director and program staff to develop messaging and materials for advocacy campaigns, community events, and educational initiatives.
• Assist with fundraising communications, donor engagement, impact storytelling, and production of GASP's annual report.

Qualifications

Required

• At least two years of relevant professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, digital media, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing social media accounts and developing digital content.
• Proficiency and creative experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable graphic design tools.
• Experience contributing to communications campaigns, media outreach, or public engagement strategies.
• Familiarity with website management, email marketing, and digital analytics.
• Strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental justice, racial justice, public health, or related social justice issues.

Preferred

• Experience building press relationships, pitching stories, or securing media coverage.
• Experience in nonprofit, advocacy, or community-based organizations.
• Photography, video production, or multimedia storytelling experience.
• Familiarity with environmental justice issues in Birmingham or the broader South.
• Experience with branding, website development, or community-centered storytelling.

GASP is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, including those historically underrepresented in environmental advocacy and communications.