Social Media Associate (Nonprofit / Environmental Advocacy)

About the Role

The nation's leading environmental law organization is hiring a Social Media Associate to support awareness, advocacy, and engagement efforts through social listening, audience engagement, insights, and content development. The role sits within a 12‑person marketing team as part of a larger communications department. This is an entry‑level, non‑supervisory position ideal for someone with a strong interest in issue advocacy and a well‑rounded background in social media, digital communications, and content strategy. The position is hybrid and can be based in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, or Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Monitor organizational social platforms daily and engage with audiences through comments and conversations.
• Conduct social listening to track sentiment and emerging narratives in the news cycle, identifying rapid‑response opportunities for engagement and thought leadership.
• Share insights from social listening to inform content, campaigns, and engagement strategies.
• Draft social media copy in collaboration with the social team for use across platforms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to conceptualize and plan content for campaigns.
• Ensure all content is accurate, on‑brand, and tailored to target audiences.
• Pull regular reports on social media metrics and campaign performance.
• Share ongoing insights and recommendations to improve KPIs and content performance.
• Maintain social content calendars and coordinate content reviews and publishing workflows.
• Stay informed on platform updates and evolving social media best practices.
• Support special projects and cross‑functional initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• 2‑3 years of experience in social media, digital communications, or a related field.
• Exceptional written communication and copywriting skills.
• Experience in nonprofit, legal, or issue advocacy environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple project timelines.
• Strong understanding of social platforms and community‑management best practices.
• Proficiency with social media management, listening, and reporting platforms such as Brandwatch, Sprout Social, and/or Hootsuite.
• Basic design or video‑editing experience using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

Pay

Salary varies by location: $80,300‑$89,200 in San Francisco and New York; $76,300‑$84,800 in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington, DC.

Schedule

Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.