Manager, Communications

Ceres is a nonprofit organization mobilizing business leadership on sustainability challenges such as global climate change and water scarcity. Our network includes leading investors, Fortune 500 companies, environmental organizations and other public interest groups. Ceres also directs the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR), a group of 100 leading institutional investors with collective assets of over $11 trillion.

Ceres plays a unique role in the sustainability movement by bringing the perspective and power of investors to environmental and social issues, and specifically to the performance, practices and policies of major corporations. Today Ceres is a growing organization with expanding influence in the investment, environmental, corporate and policy arenas.

Our program activities seek to foster greater public disclosure of environmental and social impacts by corporations, encourage engagement between companies and their stakeholders, and create opportunities for collaborative dialogue leading to positive change on key sustainability issues. To this end, we are harnessing the influence of the nation’s largest investors to move high-impact companies, the financial and insurance industries, and policymakers toward bold action on climate change, water and other sustainability issues. For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site. 

Position Overview:

Ceres is soliciting applications for the position of Manager, Communications. This position will handle day-to-day media relations for Ceres and its Investor Network on Climate Risk. This opening is designed for a highly motivated, self-starter looking to help frame Ceres’ message and manage our interaction with both traditional and new online media on cutting-edge issues such as the far-reaching business impacts from global climate change.

The Manager will have regular and close interaction with traditional and online reporters, write extensively on behalf of Ceres programs, activities and executive staff, and coordinate numerous media outreach campaigns. The Manager reports to the Director of Communications; s/he will also work closely with Ceres’ Senior Manager, Online Communications. 

Responsibilities: 

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Write press releases, opinion pieces, and blog posts.
• Assist with the production, coordination, and editing of Ceres reports, including the annual report.
• Work closely with press contacts, especially business reporters.
• Coordinate press outreach for shareholder engagement activities.
• Coordinate press communication with investors in the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR).
• Assist with new and online media outreach and strategy.
• Develop and/or maintain positive working relationships with targeted online, print and broadcast journalists, editorial writers and columnists, as well as with other media sources.
• Assist in coordinating messaging strategies for Ceres’ events and programs.
• Maintain electronic files, including media lists.
• Manage special communications projects, as necessary. 

Qualifications:

• 3-4 years direct experience working with traditional and new media outlets, required.
• Strong creative writing skills, required.  Experience writing on deadline.
• Strong experience in pitching to the media.
• Bachelor degree required.
• Prior journalism, campaign and/or NGO experience, a plus. 
• Knowledge of and/or interest in energy, climate change or sustainability issues, including an understanding of business, the investment community, policy debates, and environmental/sustainability NGOs, preferred.
• Able to organize and track multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly developed written, editing and proofing skills.
• Excellent oral communication and presenting skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet; familiarity with cutting-edge communication technologies preferred.

To Apply: 

• Please utilize the email address provided below to review our website to familiarize yourself with Ceres before applying.
• Applicants should submit a resume, two (2) writing samples, a list of three references, and a letter describing their qualifications, interests, and potential contribution to our organization. 
• Please type the words “Manager, Communications” in the subject line of your e-mail message. 

Address all correspondence to:

Careers at Ceres/ Attn: Manager, Communications

99 Chauncy Street, 6th Floor

Boston, MA 02111

Note: Email is preferred. 

~ Ceres is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation. ~