CRUDE ACCOUNTABILITY: Communications Manager

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Crude Accountability

 

Position: Communications Manager

 

About the Organization

Crude Accountability works with local activists and civil society groups in the Caspian and Black Sea regions to ensure equitable and sustainable development by advocating for respect for the rule of law, and environmental and human rights for populations impacted by hydrocarbon resource development.

 

Crude Accountability seeks to empower local civil society, protect the unique, threatened ecosystems of the Caspian and Black Sea region, and hold accountable all those exploiting the region’s natural resources. We advocate for transparency, environmental due diligence, and respect for human rights through provision of information, technical assistance, and access to international mechanisms for redress. Crude Accountability offers practical and analytical solutions to the pressing environmental and governance problems facing the region by fearlessly supporting those that seek help in their fight for justice. We stand in solidarity with each village, each political prisoner, each activist under fire, and see it as our role to raise these voices to the international community.

 

Crude seeks to hire a Communications Manager. The position will ideally be based in the Washington DC area.  Initially, this position is open on a part time basis, but may be extended to full time after the initial year.

 

The Communications Manager will manage and coordinate the development, implementation and review of efficient communication, campaign and media strategies to ensure successful delivery of Crude’s messages and operational goals. 

 

Responsibilities:

▪    Develop, update and execute Crude communications, media and digital media strategies and ensure their implementation;

▪    Engage proactively with all relevant partners and stakeholders and identify key outreach opportunities to share timely information, publications, alerts and other communications to enhance the organization’s effectiveness and visibility;

▪    Work with key staff to execute strong and effective campaigns through social media, creative media tools and multimedia content in order to reach a broader audience;

▪    Develop and maintain strong relationships with key media representatives and other information service providers;

▪    Work with Crude staff to maintain a streamlined and updated website and social media presence;

▪    Write and edit a variety of communication materials.

 

Skills and Experience

•   Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.

•   Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications or related field;

•   Experience working with media outlets, and established media contacts strongly preferred;

•   Strong visual, oral and written communications skills;

•   Preferred prior experience in and knowledge of the non-profit sector and/or the Post-Soviet region;

•   Knowledge of communications and digital media, website development and strong computer literacy;

•   Strong verbal and written communication skills targeting various audiences;

•   Ability to work remotely and utilize satellite communication tools for internal organizational functions;

•   Desire to be a part of a small organization made up of passionate, driven activists;

•   Creativity, passion and commitment to human and environmental rights;

•   Written and spoken fluency in Russian strongly preferred.

 

Start Date: As soon as possible

 

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Kate Watters, executive director: ka...@crudeaccountability.org

No phone calls please.