CLAM is seeking a part-time communications associate to join CLAM to increase our capacity for storytelling to attract and retain members, volunteers, partners, donors, and future residents.
Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will play a critical role by managing the digital production of CLAM’s website, newsletters, and email campaigns; implementing social media; and creating and managing digital assets to support storytelling. In addition, you will support all communications programs through the expert use of marketing tools and lending assistance to project management and reporting.
You will work closely with all members of CLAM staff, across development, property, operations, and administrative functions. Because development and communications are tightly woven together, you will be partnering with the development team on a constant basis. For example, while events are managed by the development team, you will provide communications for events as well as operational support when needed. You will also have the opportunity to work with several independent consultants who support public relations, photography, videography, visual design, and other communications specialities.
What You’ll Bring
You gravitate toward building connections between people and ideas, and you know when you have something to contribute and speak up, at every level of the organization
You see communications as a combination of art and science, with fluency in social media's strengths and limitations
You are committed to equity and inclusion, with sensitivity to the concerns and needs of lower-income people and communities
You're naturally curious, eager to learn every aspect of communications and marketing, and dig into the people and ideas behind complex subjects
You're excited by ambitious challenges and the opportunity to help advocate for complex housing solutions that can be subject to roadblocks
You embrace feedback, iterate quickly, and help those around you succeed
You're resourceful and proactive, moving quickly without sacrificing quality and taking ownership when things don't go as planned
Responsibilities
Newsletter and email production
Use CMS to produce the monthly newsletter and email campaigns
Computer-aided translation
Proofing and publishing
Newsletter and email design templates
Performance metrics
Web production
Posting content
Computer-aided translation
Contribute to content creation
Contribute to UI/UX design
Research, share, and implement best practices
Performance metrics
Social media
Social strategy: platforms, audiences, goals, frequency, messaging
Copywriting; image and video production
Quality control
Community engagement
Sentiment analysis
Performance metrics
In-house image and video production
Capture and edit raw material
Contribute to and follow brand guidelines
Recommendations do in-house vs outsource
Identify and build team of pro bono partners
Digital asset management
Tag and store digital assets for easy retrieval
Organize current collection
Support for all communications programs as needed
Content creation, editing, and proofreading
Public relations and blog research
Surveys
Paid media testing
*These duties are subject to change at CLAM’s discretion
Required
Two+years of success in communications with a nonprofit or for-profit organization
Digital marketing experience with newsletters, email, and websites
Social media engagement; preferably experience with Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube
Superior writing and editorial skills
Photography, video, and video editing capabilities
Experience with planning, marketing, and productivity tools; CLAM uses Asana, Squarespace, MailChimp, Bloomerang, Canva, Slack, and Google Workspace
After receiving initial guidance, the ability to take on projects with a high degree of autonomy; knowledge of when to ask for help
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and partners
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
Desired
Bachelors degree
Bilingual English-Spanish language proficiency
Volunteer or work experience in social services, ideally affordable housing
Additional Information
This is a part-time hourly position, with an hourly rate ranging from $33 to $36. Benefits include prorated paid time off and sick pay.
CLAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and will engage in the interactive process as required by applicable law.
CLAM is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. In compliance with California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other applicable laws, we prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on protected characteristics, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, age, national origin, citizenship, military/veteran status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, and any other protected status.
Frequently-cited statistics show that women and people of color, as well as other marginalized groups, apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. CLAM encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to receiving your application.
About CLAM
Imagine helping build a community where every resident lives in a safe, permanently-affordable home. At Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM) our mission is to preserve economic and social diversity in West Marin by expanding access to stable housing and homeownership. This year we’re celebrating our 25th anniversary and recently completed a major project to provide interim housing to nearly 40 families recently displaced by nearby ranch closures.
CLAM is known for successfully delivering on its promise of affordable housing solutions; working with multiple government, nonprofit, and philanthropic partners; navigating deals with diverse stakeholders; and strengthening the role of residents in shaping the future of our community. Consider joining CLAM in this period of tremendous growth, while we scale to support our ambitious community vision for the coming years.
