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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Job Description

Westport has long been a pioneer in sustainability—whether it was the first town east of the Mississippi to ban single-use plastic bags, one of the first towns to declare “We Are Still In” when it was announced that the US would be withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, or having the first fully electric police car on the East Coast. 

Sustainable Westport, a former town-appointed committee of the Town of Westport and now a fully independent 501c3 organization, is leading the way as it inspires and equips the community to act now on sustainability  across five pillars (Community, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, Resources & Waste Management). 

Join Sustainable Westport as a dynamic and experienced Marketing & Communications Manager, spearheading our brand-building efforts and expanding our reach. In collaboration with the Co-Directors, you will lead Sustainable Westport’s marketing and communication strategies that aim to educate and inspire action toward a greener, healthier Westport community.

This part-time role involves a blend of remote work and in-person participation, including meetings and events. Hourly rate is commensurate with skills and experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to define brand priorities and objectives.
• Oversee Sustainable Westport’s overall content strategy, including overarching content calendar management, asset coordination, graphic design, blog writing, and approval processes. Provide proactive ideas for new content, campaigns, and general opportunities to maximize reach and awareness. 
• Manage Sustainable Westport’s website and web-based content, including blog posts, seasonal updates, and general maintenance.
• Create and distribute email campaigns and newsletters.
• Design marketing materials such as brochures, signage, and impact reports.
• Oversee organizational PR, including drafting press releases, publishing to community websites, and advising Sustainable Westport on official comments or statements.
• Manage advertising and other external partnerships. 
• Strategize fundraising initiatives and opportunities, working collaboratively with team members.
• Provide analytics on email, and website performance.
• Assist with administrative tasks and project coordination as needed.

We are seeking candidates who are articulate, highly organized, responsible, tech-savvy, and work both independently and in a team-oriented environment. Candidates should have:

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with multiple stakeholders
• A natural curiosity about sustainability and a personal commitment to addressing climate change 
• A proactive approach and  strong work ethic is required
• A positive attitude and commitment to working as a team player
• Comfort with cloud-based software, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Experience managing or updating websites (WordPress)
• Experience writing and creating emails and newsletters (Constant Contact)
• High-level of experience with Canva or other design software
• At least 5 years of experience planning, managing, and creating content across multiple platforms
• Ideal candidate would reside in Westport, CT, but applicants from neighboring communities are encouraged to apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to admin@sustainablewestport.org and include “Marketing & Communications Manager” in the subject line.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Job Description

Westport has long been a pioneer in sustainability—whether it was the first town east of the Mississippi to ban single-use plastic bags, one of the first towns to declare “We Are Still In” when it was announced that the US would be withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, or having the first fully electric police car on the East Coast. 

Sustainable Westport, a former town-appointed committee of the Town of Westport and now a fully independent 501c3 organization, is leading the way as it inspires and equips the community to act now on sustainability  across five pillars (Community, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, Resources & Waste Management). 

Join Sustainable Westport and help grow the organization’s social media presence to advance its sustainability mission, engage supporters, and translate environmental issues into accessible, action-oriented content.

This part-time role involves a blend of remote work and in-person participation, including meetings and events. Hourly rate is commensurate with skills and experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and publish compelling, on-brand, social-first content across all social platforms
• Maintain the social media calendar 
• Monitor engagement, respond to community inbounds, and engage with Sustainable Westport followers.
• Track and incorporate relevant social media trends to drive reach and engagement
• Analyze performance data and optimize content accordingly
• Manage social campaigns, partnerships, and visual assets as needed
• Collaborate with Marketing, Programming, and Fundraising teams as necessary to activate internal priorities across social accounts

We are seeking candidates who are articulate, highly organized, responsible, tech-savvy, and work both independently and in a team-oriented environment. Candidates should have:

• Strong visual storyteller with solid writing skills
• High-level of experience with Canva or other design software
• Skilled in channel best practices and analytics
• Creative, collaborative, and highly organized
• A natural curiosity about sustainability and a personal commitment to addressing climate change 
• A proactive approach and  strong work ethic is required
• A positive attitude and commitment to working as a team player
• Comfort with cloud-based software, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• At least 5 years of experience planning, managing, and creating content across multiple platforms
• Ideal candidate would reside in Westport, CT, but applicants from neighboring communities are encouraged to apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to admin@sustainablewestport.org and include “Social Media Manager” in the subject line.

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