Storytelling & Communications Lead (Nonprofit)

Environmental Defense Center; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Environmental Defense Center (EDC) seeks a communications professional to grow its visibility and support base on California’s Central Coast. You will create stories, messaging, and campaigns that connect EDC’s legal and program work to community members, donors, journalists, and decision makers.

The role is based in Santa Barbara and requires flexibility for events and evenings. You will adapt complex environmental and advocacy work into accessible narratives, manage content across print,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in communications or related field.
• Ability to translate complex topics into public-facing content.
• Experience developing integrated marketing and communication strategies.
• Proficiency with graphics and visual communications across digital platforms.
• Strong storytelling, design quality, and equity-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Produce compelling content: social posts, newsletters, videos, and updates.
• Translate complex environmental and legal topics into accessible stories.
• Document stories reflecting EDC’s legacy on the central coast.
• Craft narratives and appeals to diverse audiences to inspire action.
• Support brand identity and communications guidelines across materials.
• Track metrics and adjust strategies based on data.
• Guide volunteers, interns, or contractors on communications projects.

Skills

Storytelling

Content creation

Digital marketing

Social media

Brand development

Editing/writing

Analytics

Bilingual Spanish (Helpful)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

WordPress

Squarespace

Wix

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Environmental Defense Center (EDC) seeks a communications professional to grow its visibility and support base on California’s Central Coast. You will create stories, messaging, and campaigns that connect EDC’s legal and program work to community members, donors, journalists, and decision makers.

The role is based in Santa Barbara and requires flexibility for events and evenings. You will adapt complex environmental and advocacy work into accessible narratives, manage content across print,