Job Information
- Location: Remote or Hybrid in Charlottesville, VA
- Close Date: 03/01/2026
- Hiring Organization: Generation180
- Contact Name: Julie
- Contact Email: careers@generation180.org
Description
Generation180 is seeking a creative, positive communications professional to serve as Communications Manager (part-time). This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on content creation, requiring someone who can manage projects, craft compelling narratives and amplify our clean energy message to diverse audiences.
The Communications Manager will handle projects independently but genuinely enjoy collaborating with a team. They will work closely with the Senior Director of Communications and collaborate daily with communications and program staff to lead and execute our communications strategies across multiple channels. An ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in written and oral communications, have a passion for storytelling, be highly organized, and be willing to learn and evolve strategies as needed.
Responsibilities
- Write engaging, pithy copy for social media channels on a daily basis.
- Develop compelling content for newsletters, blog posts, and webpages that drive engagement and action.
- Build and maintain media lists across traditional and digital outlets.
- Pitch stories to reporters and secure media coverage for our staff and campaigns.
- Develop media materials including press releases, fact sheets, media advisories, and op-eds.
- Develop social media “kits” for promotional partners.
- Provide editorial support for reports, white papers, and 1 pagers.
- Support event planning and promotion, including media outreach for major organizational events.
- Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously with strong attention to deadlines.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts between program teams and communications initiatives.
- Track project timelines, deliverables, and outcomes.
- Provide monthly tracking and reporting on media metrics.
- Maintain organized systems for content planning and production.
Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of professional experience in communications and media relations.
- Proven project management skills with ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Excellent collaboration skills, positive attitude, and a sense of humor.
- Excellent writing and editing abilities.
- Social media savvy and experience managing organizational accounts.
- Experience with media relations and pitching.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to take initiative, think critically, and problem solve.
- Passion for Generation180’s mission and for climate action and clean energy.
- Bonus: Knowledge of clean energy, climate, or environmental issues.
- Bonus: Experience or interest in working with influencers.
Salary/Benefits
This position is 15-25 hours per week with the top candidate to set a start date and schedule. While flexible, 90%+ of the schedule should be during east coast business hours 9AM – 5PM.
Compensation is $45-$55 an hour, depending on experience. This position is open to independent contractors in addition to those seeking part-time employment.
Hybrid or fully remote work is possible. Hybrid candidates work some days in our Charlottesville, VA office. For hybrid and remote candidates, reliable high-speed internet connectivity is a must.
