Overview
Communications Associate Jobs in San Francisco, California, USA at Waverley Street Foundation
At Waverley Street Foundation we’re turning imagination into reality by investing in community-led programs that will help us grow better food, preserve our farmland, get cleaner, more affordable energy, build smarter, more successful businesses, and cultivate a healing planet. Our work drives lasting change through strategic funding of renewable energy and regenerative agriculture programs — targeted community investments that boost economic growth and improve health outcomes.
WSF prioritizes representation,diversity, equity, andinclusionin all facets of its work.
Unlike most philanthropies, WSF is spending down its assets—approx $3 Billion— over the next decade, a decision that empowers it to support not only sensible and pragmatic solutions but also daring bets and breakthroughs that can alter the trajectory of the climate crisis and unlock a new and better future for humanity.
WSF strives to do things differently, and beentrepreneurialandinnovativein our grantmaking approach. As we take on the task of addressing global climate change, we are adopting a campaign mindset where we look to empower people and communities. Our goal is to demonstrate the collective will of humanity to reside on a livable planet, and to develop momentum for climate improvements across the globe that results in a global transition to clean energy sources and sustainable living.
WSF does its work in deepcollaborationwith field experts and advisors, as it is essential that the Foundation’s strategy is developed not in conference rooms but out in the world, informed by the lived experiences andinnovativeideas of the people most directly impacted by the problems the foundation seeks to address. Specifically, WSF convenes experts from a variety of disciplines who are close to communities – their experiences, and their solutions.
In order to execute against our ambitious goals, we are seeking our Communications Associate.
THE ROLE
The Communications Associate reports to Samantha Wright, Director of Communications, and will be a vital member of ourdynamicand rapidly expanding philanthropic organization.
This role will work collaboratively across the organization and with external vendors to ensure all communications activities and projects run smoothly and meet expected deadlines. The Communications Associate will provide essentialproject managementand coordination support, tracking deliverables, coordinating meetings, scheduling, managing contracts, and conducting research to support communications strategies and initiatives. By playing a crucial role in project and knowledge management, the Communications Associate will support the team and facilitate the seamless implementation of our communications programs, maximizing WSF’s impact and effectiveness.
This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, reporting to the office 3 days per week.
YOUR MISSION
Project management:
Manage email inquiries and general correspondence, maintain program files and contracts, and coordinate logistics for meetings and events.
Stakeholder coordination:
Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure alignment andcommunicationamong all stakeholders.
Campaign management:
Support the development of new campaigns, ranging from coordinating stakeholders, scoping new vendors and tracking campaign progress.
Meeting support:
Prepare meeting agendas, track next steps, and developproject managementtools for budgeting and planning.
Track deliver…
Title: Communications Associate
Company: Waverley Street Foundation
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR, Non-Profit & Social Impact
