Communications Manager

Communications Manager, Louisiana Bucket Brigade  

The Louisiana Bucket Brigade is a 501(c)(3) environmental health and justice organization working with communities that neighbor Louisiana’s oil refineries and chemical plants.  

Our Mission: We use grassroots action to create an informed, healthy society that holds the petrochemical industry and government accountable for the true costs of pollution and hastens the transition from fossil fuels.  

Our Vision: A healthy, prosperous, pollution-free, and just Louisiana where people and the environment are valued over profit.  

We are looking for an experienced Communications Manager to join our team in advancing this important work.  

Purpose of the Position  

The Communications Manager advances LABB’s mission by getting more attention for the issues of industrialization, environmental justice, and local leadership. While the focus of the position is on gaining exposure to this work, the role will also assure consistent communications among organizational departments. 

Reports to: Executive Director  

Job Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week  

Work Arrangement: In person, with one remote workday per week and up to three weeks of additional remote work available annually, subject to supervisor approval  

Travel: Some evenings and weekends may be required  

Salary: $75,000 annually  

Benefits: LABB takes work-life balance seriously. Employees receive 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, paid summer and winter breaks, up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, a 401(k) match, and support for continued professional growth.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Communications Management 

1. Creates communications plan in collaboration with communications staff (Director and Social Media Coordinator). Plan will include a new element of news production. 

1. Assures consistency of communication in program and development department. 

1. Maintains organizational communications calendar, including press events, press statements, newsletters, mailings, and other relevant happenings 

1. Engages and supervises volunteers to help with communications 

1. Stays abreast of breaking media trends to keep LABB on the cutting edge 

Earned media 

1. Works with Director, staff, and community partners to identify and capitalize on media opportunities 

1. Takes initiative to identify how LABB’s work dovetails with current events, and helps to conceptualize actions – press conferences, video releases, pubic statements – to make the most of the moment. 

1. Handles all logistics for media events – including materials production, site selection, tech, etc 

1. Assists community partners with letters and opinion pieces 

1. Develops and maintains relationships with local, state, and national media contacts, including staff reporters and freelancers. 

1. Drafts and distributes press releases, media advisories, talking points, statements, and other media materials.  

1. Coordinates media requests and prepares staff and community members for interviews.  

1. Monitors and keeps track of organizational news coverage 

1. Ensures that communications  align with LABB’s Values Statement 

 Digital media 

1. Maintains content of organizational web site 

1. Collaborates with the Social Media Coordinator to create and schedule digital content, including website and social media content, that increases awareness of and engagement with LABB’s work. 

1. Works with staff and community partners to gather information, interviews, photographs, and other materials needed to produce content.  

1. Supervises video editing. 

1. Manages LABB’s website and works with the Social Media Coordinator to ensure digital content across platforms remains accurate, current, accessible, and consistent with LABB’s voice. 

Organizational and Team Responsibilities  

1. Participates in weekly staff meetings, weekly meetings with supervisor, and occasional team-building and DEI events.  

1. Engages volunteers to help in the work 

1. Completes requirements, including metrics log,  DEI and cultural enhancement requirements.  

1. Uses allotted professional development funds to strengthen and expand professional skills.  

1. Adheres to the organizational values statement.  

Experience and Qualifications  

• Ten years of communications experience.  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and accessibly.  

• Demonstrated    

• Strong editing and proofreading skills with close attention to detail.  

• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.  

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with community members and external partners.  

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, flexibility, sound judgment, and discretion.  

• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice  

• Openness to giving and receiving regular feedback.  

• Driver’s license  

• The selected candidate will be required to provide at least three professional references.  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Familiarity with Louisiana’s media landscape, political environment, or environmental justice movement.  

• Experience with both earned and social media 

The Louisiana Bucket Brigade is an equal opportunity employer.