Senior Manager, Communications

📋 Description

• Develop an integrated communications plan aligned with CALSTART’s mission.
• Maintain brand voice and messaging across programs and channels.
• Translate technical objectives into funder- and stakeholder-ready narratives.
• Proactively secure media coverage; manage journalist relations.
• Oversee content: press releases, blogs, newsletters, annual reports.
• Lead digital strategy for CALSTART.org; social media and email marketing.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 7–10+ years in communications; automotive/clean transport nonprofit preferred.
• Experience promoting policy initiatives at federal, state, or local levels.
• Exemplary writing with a portfolio of materials.
• Strong media relations and crisis management skills.
• Ability to translate technical topics into clear messaging; collaborative.

🎁 Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance fully paid by employer.
• Retirement plan with generous company contributions.
• FSA for Health and Dependent Care.
• 3 weeks vacation in the first year.
• 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, and paid family leave.