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Global activism driving solutions for a green and peaceful future through protest and creative communication.

<div>ABOUT GREENPEACE Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest, creative communication and people power to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. In just the past year, we’ve secured a Global Oceans Treaty to protect wildlife and people who depend on healthy oceans. We persuaded the Biden Administration to phase out single-use plastics from federal operations. And we safeguarded healthy spaces, from national marine sanctuaries to bans on seabed mining to stopping liquefied national gas terminals poisoning Gulf Coast communities. Our work spans more than 50 years of fights and successes.As an independent campaigning organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities. The global Greenpeace network is headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices around the world in over fifty countries. Greenpeace USA is headquartered in Washington, DC.</div>POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Internal Communications Strategist - 6-month Contract is a confidential role for a seasoned, strategic communications professional, responsible for developing, shaping and driving internal communications strategies that inform, engage and inspire staff at all levels. This role will serve as a thought partner to the Chief of Staff, Senior Director of Communications, People and Culture (P&amp;C) Director, and the Executive Director, driving key initiatives such as engagement strategy launches, all staff meetings &amp; town halls, intranet engagement strategy and others. The Senior Internal Communications Strategist - 6-Month Contract will bring strong communications judgment, a deep understanding of internal audiences, and the ability to translate ideas into resonant messages, an ability to collaborate closely and consistently with stakeholders across the organization. This org-critical position is expected to enhance staff engagement, foster a positive culture, and promote people-focused programs and initiatives across the organization, boosting employee engagement during the ongoing lawsuit against Greenpeace, while ensuring consistent messaging aligned to our mission and values.The Senior Internal Communications Strategist is a 6-month fixed term contract, full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible role, based in a Greenpeace USA-approved location (CA, CT, DC, MD, NY, NJ, VA), and will report to the Senior Director of Communications.<h3>ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul><li>Strategy, Development and Implementation:<ul><li>Develop, articulate, and implement a comprehensive internal communications strategy that drives awareness, alignment, and engagement in key organizational priorities </li><li>Craft clear, compelling, and high-impact content that effectively communicates staff initiatives, change management efforts, and organizational news and updates</li><li>Step into employees’ shoes and craft messages that are relevant, human, and useful </li><li>Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail</li><li>Prepare and execute multi-channel content such as employee emails, newsletter, intranet, internal events, all-staff meetings, and GPUS brand storytelling</li><li>Stay informed on emerging trends in employee communications and employee engagement, leveraging insights to drive innovation and best practices</li><li>Establish and maintain a process to flag and resolve outdated, inaccurate, or inappropriate content within company systems</li><li>Seek out and propose new tools, processes and/or policies to ensure the flow of internal communications remains congruent with organizational direction</li><li>Evaluate, manage, and mitigate internal communications risks through the development of communications and response plans addressing potential sensitive topics</li></ul></li><li>Communication and Collaboration:<ul><li>Build relationships and influence across teams, collaborating effectively to represent the voice of staff to leadership, to align stakeholders, and bring others along</li><li>Collaborate with the P&amp;C team to develop and execute on communication plans that effectively share periodic/cyclical staff activities (e.g., goal-setting, performance management, recognition, talent acquisition &amp; retention, and rewards) as well as bespoke/targeted programs (e.g., staff resources, engagement surveys, learning events)</li><li>Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in messaging for staff initiatives </li><li>Work with the Senior Director of Communications and Chief of Staff to manage crisis communications as needed</li><li>Partner with the Senior Director of Communications and the Communications Director, Brand to manage the GPUS’s employer brand voice across internal platforms</li><li>Works with outside vendors as required</li></ul></li><li>Analysis and Reporting:<ul><li>Track and measure the effectiveness of staff communication initiatives, gathering feedback and insights to continuously improve strategies and messaging</li><li>Regularly measure the reach, impact, and performance of communication channels and formats</li><li>Produce quarterly communications dashboards highlighting engagement trends and improvement opportunities </li></ul></li><li>Employee Engagement &amp; Culture Building:<ul><li>Strategize and coordinate culture-building activities while championing our values</li><li>Drive employee engagement by creating content that celebrates GPUS’ culture, highlights employee achievements, and keeps teams aligned with organizational objectives</li><li>Support the planning and execution of key internal communication events such as all-hands, quarterly kick-offs and large-scale company announcements, providing content creation and messaging support</li></ul></li></ul><h3>ROLE REQUIREMENTS</h3><ul><li>Knowledge and Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 6 years  experience in internal communications, change management, or employee engagement—preferably in the nonprofit industry or in similarly dynamic  and matrixed environments</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field</li><li>Proficiency with digital communication platforms, tools, and analytics</li><li>Previous experience with intranet design and content governance</li><li>Experience developing and executing multi-channel communication strategies that align with organizational goals and resonate with internal audiences</li><li>Proven success supporting large-scale change or transformation through impactful internal communication</li><li>A track record of proactivity, initiative, and curiosity in evolving communications practices</li><li>Experience working in a mission-driven organization, with a demonstrated commitment to organizational morale and culture</li><li>Experience supporting internal org-wide meetings and events, including but not limited to strategic agenda building, executive communications and emceeing</li></ul></li><li>Skills/Attributes/Competencies: <ul><li>Skilled and effective communicator, able to plan, implement execute strategy</li><li>Strong, adaptable writer who can flex tone, format, and delivery based on audience</li><li>Resourceful, proactive and solutions-oriented, anticipating needs, surfacing ideas, and moving work forward with minimal supervision</li><li>Ability to exercise sound judgement and restraint in handling sensitive matters, maintaining confidentiality and avoiding unnecessary disclosure</li><li>Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across channels and formats, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, compelling content</li><li>Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization</li><li>Strategic and analytical thinker with a data-driven approach to measuring communications effectiveness</li><li>Excellence in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration</li><li>Creative problem-solver with an innovative approach to engagement challenges</li><li>Cultural competence, awareness and empathy with the capacity to listen, understand, communicate with, learn from and effectively interact with people across cultures</li><li>Strong project management skills and experience managing stakeholder relationships, SMEs, and cross-functional partners</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all communications deliverables</li><li> </li></ul></li><li>Other:<ul><li>Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours, across time zones and/or on weekends, as required, and potentially with little notice</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel domestically and/or internationally and to be in attendance for in-person activities, meetings and trainings 1-5 days per quarter, and as needed</li></ul></li></ul>COMPENSATIONGreenpeace offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time-off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. <a href="http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/benefits-plan/">For more information, check out our benefits plan.</a> This role is graded at a level 4, and a salary within the range of $92,000 and $105,800 and is anticipated to be provided to the successful candidate having met the minimum requirements for the position consistent with reflecting our commitment to maintaining competitive and fair compensation practices. <div>If you want to save the world from climate change and believe in environmental and social justice, please submit an application on our <a href="https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/jobs/current-job-openings/">careers page</a>. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate.Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact <a href="mailto:usa-resumes@greenpeace.org">usa-resumes@greenpeace.org</a>. Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.</div>

Senior Internal Communications Strategist - 6-Month Fixed Term Contract

<div>ABOUT GREENPEACE Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest, creative communication and people power to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. In just the past year, we’ve secured a Global Oceans Treaty to protect wildlife and people who depend on healthy oceans. We persuaded the Biden Administration to phase out single-use plastics from federal operations. And we safeguarded healthy spaces, from national marine sanctuaries to bans on seabed mining to stopping liquefied national gas terminals poisoning Gulf Coast communities. Our work spans more than 50 years of fights and successes.As an independent campaigning organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities. The global Greenpeace network is headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices around the world in over fifty countries. Greenpeace USA is headquartered in Washington, DC.</div>POSITION SUMMARY Greenpeace USA (GPUSA) seeks an experienced Communications Director, Digital who is passionate about digital organizing, advancing progressive change, has a track record of success in digital platform management, and a deep understanding of current digital &amp; social media trends and technologies. The Communications Director, Digital is responsible for managing a team of technical experts, growing and maintaining Greenpeace US’s digital audiences, building strategic digital campaigns, and experimenting with digital tools to increase our digital footprint and impact. This position will develop and execute a comprehensive digital strategy, aligned with Greenpeace USA’s organizational objectives, including creating and implementing a content strategy that effectively delivers key messaging. This role requires a deep understanding of digital strategy and organizing, SMS and peer texting tools, content development, social media account management, email marketing and website management. The Communications Director, Digital is a 12-month fixed term contract, full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible role, based in a Greenpeace USA-approved location (CA, CT, DC, MD, NY, NJ, VA) and will report to the Senior Director of Communications.<h3>ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul><li>Strategic Leadership<ul><li>Oversees Greenpeace USA's digital mobilization and social media strategy, shaping and executing a comprehensive and aggressive digital communications strategy that is both data-driven and audience-centric</li><li>Plans for, creates and identifies good opportunities for digital campaigns (including both long-term and rapid-response campaigns) to support our advocacy, fundraising, and community-building  goals -- and leads the Digital team to capitalize on those opportunities </li><li>Oversees the management of Greenpeace US’s existing website and a small constellation of microsites with occasional content updates </li><li>Oversees email list health and hygiene and our digital infrastructure (i.e. website, digital platforms and digital tools)</li><li>Uses data-driven insights to assess campaign performance and ROI</li><li>Drives continuous improvement by analyzing digital marketing metrics, identifying areas for optimization, and iterating on strategy</li><li>Executes strong decision-making in creating compelling and engaging content tailored for multiple digital platforms, ensuring consistency in tone, messaging, and branding.</li><li>Oversees the daily management of social media channels, ensuring timely responses, community engagement, and consistent brand storytelling</li><li>Implements strategies for proactive engagement and responsive communication</li><li>Anticipates and adapts to emerging trends and shifts in the social media and digital marketing landscape, identifying new opportunities for engagement and outreach</li><li>Liaises with the Development (fundraising) team to create best-in-class integrated user journeys, segmentation strategies, with the mindset of "One Greenpeace” campaigns</li><li>Manages content calendars and oversees the creation and distribution of high-quality content across all digital channels</li><li>Develops and implement rapid response strategies to protect GPUS’s reputation in times of social media challenges</li></ul></li><li>Communication and Collaboration<ul><li>Leads the Digital team’s strategy on supporter journey and systems, automation, and integrate cross departmental priorities, like fundraising and volunteer recruitment, into these journeys</li><li>Leads in building regular reporting and analysis of digital performance to the Senior Director of Communications, Senior Leadership and Management Teams as well to the organization at large </li><li>Works with Digital team members and Senior Director of Communications, to develop departmental priorities, objectives, staffing, and budgets, and tracks throughout the year</li><li>Works with the Digital Platforms Lead and the Communications Director, Brand to own the management and evolution of the Greenpeace US website, ensuring needs are balanced between competing organizational goals and inter-department needs</li><li>Collaborates with leadership of other departments and other Greenpeace offices around the world to develop ambitious and creative strategies for engagement and supporter-centric digital campaigns</li><li>Advises and supports Greenpeace leadership on digital communication strategies, leveraging emerging trends and technologies to advance key priorities and initiatives</li></ul></li><li>Team Management<ul><li>Manages a team of digital and content experts, responsible for ensuring that multi-channel engagement strategies across different campaign verticals are compelling, effective, and executed at the highest levels</li><li>Coordinates with other managers in the department to allocate staff resources appropriately, manage staff, and foster a team that is fit to purpose </li><li>Maintains a culture of learning, experimentation and iteration across all our channels. Seeks out new practices and learnings from others both within and outside the organization</li></ul></li></ul><h3>ROLE REQUIREMENTS</h3><ul><li>Knowledge and Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 10 years leading digital campaigns, communications, and/or fundraising</li><li>Minimum 5 years of management experience supervising professionals and directing large, national or international projects</li><li>Strong background in content strategy, digital organizing, social media, and project management, as well as experience in online fundraising, digital advertising, website development, and multimedia design.</li><li>Proven team management skills, budgeting, analytical, and organizational skills</li><li>Experience successfully leading and collaborating on projects or teams in a large, complex, national or international organization</li><li>Track record of successfully developing and leading innovative projects; commitment to testing and learning</li><li>Expertise in a range of digital tools and tactics, and have a good understanding about the different ways they can be leveraged in different campaign contexts (e.g. fundraising vs. driving event attendance, legislative advocacy vs culture change, rapid response vs. planned campaign arcs, paid vs organic growth, etc.)</li><li>Experience with digital and relational organizing tools, social media management systems, and/or CRM platforms (such as Hootesuite, Frame.io, Canva, Asana, Hustle, Bonterra EveryAction, OptinMonster, or others)</li></ul></li><li>Skills/Attributes/Competencies: <ul><li>Adept at leading highly-skilled, diverse and remote teams</li><li>Able to collaborate with multiple teams across numerous projects, set and review goals, assess risks and outcomes, and analyze data; </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with experience in cross-cultural settings and global experiences</li><li>Self-motivated, highly organized, and collaborative – ability to drive projects forward independently with a creative approach and attention to detail in a dynamic environment</li><li>Confident and agile decision-maker, able to strategically-deliver at high quality under tight timelines in a dynamic environment</li><li>Cultural competence, awareness and empathy with the capacity to listen, understand, communicate with, learn from and effectively interact with people across cultures</li><li>Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to track and analyze data and insights to measure effectiveness of digital efforts</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li></ul><ul><li>Receptive to feedback and eager to apply learning to future work, actively seeking out and embracing learning opportunities.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent writing and copy-editing skills</li><li>Ability to think creatively, generate new ideas, and develop innovative solutions.</li><li>Commitment to honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in all aspects of work</li><li>Resilient, with the ability to bounce back from setbacks, overcome challenges, and maintain motivation in the face of adversity</li></ul></li><li>Other:<ul><li>Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours, across time zones and/or on weekends, as required, and potentially with little notice</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel domestically and/or internationally and to be in attendance for in-person activities, meetings and trainings 1-5 days per quarter, and as needed</li></ul></li></ul>COMPENSATIONGreenpeace offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time-off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. <a href="http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/benefits-plan/">For more information, check out our benefits plan.</a> This role is graded at a level 5, and a salary within the range of $114,240 and $131,376 and is anticipated to be provided to the successful candidate having met the minimum requirements for the position consistent with reflecting our commitment to maintaining competitive and fair compensation practices.  <div>If you want to save the world from climate change and believe in environmental and social justice, please submit an application on our <a href="https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/jobs/current-job-openings/">careers page</a>. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate.Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact <a href="mailto:usa-resumes@greenpeace.org">usa-resumes@greenpeace.org</a>. Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.</div>

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