ClimateWorks Foundation : Internal Communications Consultant; Remote

Job Location: Remote (within 3-hour time zone of San Francisco, USA)
Organization: Climate Works Foundation
Closing Date: Open until filled

This role is pivotal in fostering staff engagement, alignment, and transparency across our global organization committed to ending the climate crisis.

Climate Works Foundation is a global organization dedicated to accelerating climate solutions through philanthropy. Since 2008, we have awarded over $2 billion in grants worldwide, supporting initiatives that bend the greenhouse gas emissions curve.

Our efforts span solution areas like carbon removal, cooling, transportation, and industry, collaborating with diverse funders, NGOs, and climate leaders.

Our mission is supported by a team of researchers, strategists, and grantmakers driven by a shared passion to end the climate crisis. For more information, visit our website.

The Marketing & Communications team at Climate Works plays a critical role in building awareness, fostering partnerships, and mobilizing philanthropic action.

As the organization grows to nearly 200 staff across 15+ countries, strengthening internal communications is vital for maintaining alignment, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

• Develop and implement a 12-month internal communications roadmap in collaboration with the Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Assess current communications practices and identify strategic opportunities for improvement.

• Build and maintain an internal communications master calendar for key organizational moments.
• Collaborate with cross-team communicators to optimize channels such as email, newsletters, intranet, and events.
• Create and distribute a regular, proactive internal news digest sourced from various departments and geographies.
• Partner with channel owners to enhance content strategies, improve staff engagement, and evolve communication platforms.
• Develop templates and tools to support effective, clear, and concise internal messaging.
• Support the planning and execution of major organizational events like In Town Week and Staff Retreat.
• Define and analyze metrics to evaluate and improve internal communication effectiveness.

• Produce 2-4 proactive internal communications per month from CEO and executive team.
• Support crisis and external issue communications with tailored messaging.
• Collaborate with departmental leaders on major campaigns and organizational initiatives, ensuring messaging aligns with organizational narratives.

• 10+ years of experience in marketing and communications, with a focus on internal communications within global nonprofits or philanthropic organizations.
• Proven experience working as a contractor/consultant, establishing strong internal partnerships.
• Expertise in multi-channel internal communication strategies that foster staff alignment and engagement.
• Experience supporting all-staff events including agenda setting, session design, and executive communications.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with ability to produce clear, compelling content on tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with internal communication tools such as Simplrr, Schoox, Slack, Asana, Microsoft Office, Salesforce.
• Strong project management skills and understanding of best practices and trends in internal communications for global organizations.

• This is a 12-month contract position.
• Location:
  
  Remote, within a 3-hour time zone of San Francisco, USA.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. The position will remain open until filled.

Climate Works Foundation is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from women, people of color, and others from underrepresented groups. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or religious needs.