Senior Communications Manager

Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) is an entrepreneurial nonprofit working on environmental solutions at the intersection of renewable energy and freshwater. Partnerships are key to our success. We build long-term relationships with our education, corporate, utility and philanthropic partners by first understanding their goals and needs and providing solutions that achieve those goals while achieving real, measurable environmental benefits.

Who are we looking for?

We are actively seeking an individual who is passionate about advancing climate and environmental solutions through clear, consistent, and credible communication. The successful candidate will report to the Chief of Staff and join our cross-functional team, collaborating with stakeholders across program teams, senior leadership, and external partners to contribute to BEF’s mission of accelerating renewable energy and freshwater environmental outcomes. This role involves coordinating a strategic through-line across BEF’s program-based communications work (Renewables, Watersheds, BWS, and CBG) without centralizing it. The Senior Communications Manager will be responsible for leading external communications and media relations, maintain and support BEF social media channels, and overseeing communications-related vendors and contractors,, and cross-program communications review and guidance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
• Experience in a nonprofit, environmental, or mission-driven organization, or climate, clean energy, water stewardship, or broader environmental sector
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, or media relations, including experience coordinating communications across multiple teams, departments, or program areas
• Experience coordinating geographically dispersed or matrixed teams (i.e., influencing without direct authority)
• Demonstrated media relations and spokesperson-preparation experience
• Experience managing external vendors/contractors and communications budgets
• Proficiency with media monitoring tools, content management systems, email marketing, and design-collaboration platforms

Desirable:

• Familiarity with the Pacific Northwest region
• Familiarity with energy, water, and/or corporate sustainability issues
• Managing crisis or incident-management communications experience

What’s in it for you:

• Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 per year DOE.
• 100% Employer paid Medical, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance for employees; 75% subsidized for family/dependents.
• Retirement plan with 5% employer matching contribution.
• Generous PTO and Vacation Policy including alternative care and self-care leave.
• Four Week paid sabbatical after first 6 years, then every 5 years thereafter
• Opportunity to grow through training and development including a generous paid professional development budget.
• Hybrid work schedule.

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