Openings at MiCAN
Communications Manager
Salary: $48,000 - 56,500 (commensurate with experience) with benefits
Deadline to apply: open until filled
Target hire start date: Immediate
Type: Full-Time
Location: Virtual; Flexible within Michigan
Reports to: Executive Director
About the Position
Are you a dynamic storyteller ready to use your voice to advance climate justice? We are seeking a Communications Manager to elevate the statewide climate movement and help create a better, more equitable future for Michigan. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to align your skills with your passion, grow your career, and make a tangible difference in the fight against the climate crisis. Through compelling content, strategic outreach, and collaboration with Michigan’s leading climate advocates, you’ll play a pivotal role in amplifying solutions and driving action. If you’re ready to be a force for good, to inspire others, and to see the impact of your work every day, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Michigan Climate Action Network
The Michigan Climate Action Network (MiCAN) is the statewide network of over 150 organizations and thousands of individuals working to address the climate crisis by building a more powerful and justice-centered movement, elevating climate to be a top priority in Michigan, and moving forward ambitious and equitable solutions at the local, state, and federal levels. MiCAN serves as the megaphone for the statewide climate movement, and our primary mission is building a well-trained, well-coordinated, strong network of advocates who demand equitable climate action. We engage over 5,000 people to take action each year, advance ambitious policies, support the work of dozens of partner groups, and convene thousands at the annual Michigan Climate Summit. MiCAN follows the Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing and is committed to addressing the systemic and interconnected crises of justice and climate. We are housed at the Michigan Environmental Council, which serves as our organization's fiscal sponsor.
Position Summary
MiCAN seeks a full-time Communications Manager to guide our online presence and public-facing communications and strategically elevate the network’s reach and public education. Equal parts website, email, and press relations; we seek a dynamic storyteller who can create compelling content for multimedia platforms. The successful candidate will drive website visitors and email list growth while maximizing relationships with the press and collecting member stories. The Communications Manager will be a key member of the MiCAN team working to move Michigan to more ambitious and urgent climate action. Specifically, key duties and responsibilities include:
Oversee Website (30%)
- Revitalize, organize, and manage MiCAN’s website;
- Develop creative content, including campaign and network updates, event pages, and action alerts;
- Increase engagement and enhance the overall experience of visitors;
- Track and respond to key metrics to continuously improve functionality and inform strategy.
Manage Email (30%)
- Supervise the email and press release schedule on the communications calendar;
- Maintain the voice of MiCAN in all written communications and create targeted and segmented audience messaging;
- Utilize best practices to grow MiCAN’s email list;
- Track and respond to key metrics to continuously improve strategic email communications.
Press Relations & Members (30%)
- Lead, update, and maintain MiCAN’s press list with robust information on outlets, reporters, and preferred topics;
- Craft press advisories, releases, regular pitches, and other MiCAN publications;
- Develop member stories for amplification on all platforms;
- Provide member groups and partners with toolkits to foster increased collective action.
Team & Network Support (10%)
- Support the digital community manager in social media content and strategy;
- Promote an overall MiCAN branding strategy;
- Represent MiCAN at partner/coalition meetings;
- Work collaboratively with and support all staff in contributing to the overall mission of MiCAN.
Required Skills and Proficiencies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to craft narratives highlighting the organization's values, achievements, and vision.
- Skilled in creating compelling content and able to adapt communication style for various channels, such as website, email, press releases, and publications.
- Expertise in media relations and familiarity with the media landscape.
- Familiarity with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and online and email analytics
- Proficiency with G-Suite, Zoom, Canva, and NationBuilder;
- Shared values, including an interest in and passion for the climate justice movement, dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a commitment to building a healthy work culture based on collegiality, teamwork, collaboration, partnerships, and public engagement.
Compensation, Workplace, and Application Procedure
This full-time position has flexible hours, generous vacation and health benefits, retirement contribution matching, and a competitive salary range. This is a manager-level position with a $48,000–56,500 salary range. The position location is flexible within the state of Michigan, primarily a virtual/remote work environment, with the expectation to keep regular M-F business hours and be available for occasional evenings, weekends, and limited travel.
Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three references to [email protected], with the subject line: Communications Manager. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
MiCAN is committed to creating a diverse workplace and seeks a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds. People of color, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ candidates are encouraged to apply. MiCAN is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation at any point in the employment process.