Associate Press Secretary

Sierra Club

. Plan and implement communications strategy for the Sierra Club in a portfolio of states .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $71,000 - $79,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications, media outreach, and relationship building with stakeholders, while effectively managing competing priorities and executing creative media tactics. Proficient in media tracking tools and possesses a strong understanding of environmental issues.

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Strategic CommunicationsMedia OutreachRelationship BuildingMedia Tracking ToolsEnvironmental Issues Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Media MessagingPress Release DevelopmentOp-Ed WritingAudio/Video ProductionCreative Tactics Execution

Soft Skills

Excellent Writing SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsCollaborative ApproachRelationship ManagementTraining and Coaching

Tools & Technologies

CisionMedia Outreach Tools

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsEnvironmental LawConservation CampaignsEnergy IssuesClimate Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and implement communications strategy for the Sierra Club in a portfolio of states
Serve as liaison across internal teams, committees, external partners, and stakeholders
Track media coverage of relevant issues
Develop and execute long-term and rapid-response media outreach plans
Develop media messages, op-eds, press releases, video/audio, talking points, and other materials
Coordinate media events and localize federal agency media opportunities
Create strategic media responses to relevant reports, Environmental Law Program work, and external developments
Contribute to staff strategy meetings and stay current on conservation campaigns and political developments
Build relationships with local, regional, and trade reporters and influencers
Pitch stories and connect reporters with spokespeople
Train and coach state-based staff and volunteers in strategic communications
Identify, train, and place compelling spokespeople
Support staff, volunteers, and partners with media training, messaging guidance, and interview preparation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional experience as a journalist, media liaison, spokesperson, press secretary, or in another public-relations role
Understanding of best practices for using media to advance organizational goals
Excellent writing and verbal communications skills
Ability to interact cooperatively and effectively with internal and external partners
Ability to build strong relationships with staff, volunteers, and stakeholders
Demonstrated knowledge of energy, lands, and/or climate issues and relevant media landscape
Experience executing creative tactics including audio/video, podcasts, projections, murals, performance art, and advertising
Ability to build alignment between stakeholders while project managing competing priorities
Proficiency with Cision and/or other media outreach and tracking tools
Spanish language proficiency preferred
Commitment to continuously deepening understanding of systems of oppression through study, openness, and humility
Constructive, collaborative, and growth-oriented approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Retirement savings 401(k) plan
Collective bargaining unit representation
Visa sponsorship may be available when certain criteria are met