About Student Energy

Student Energy is a global charity building the next generation of energy leaders. We work with a network of 50,000 youth in 120 countries to empower the next generation of energy leaders who will accelerate the world’s transition to a sustainable energy future. We are a hard-working, fast-paced team devoted to youth empowerment in the world of energy. Our team works to develop innovative programs and meaningful international partnerships, and serve our community of young energy changemakers. Check out our Theory of Change to see what we do and why.

Student Energy is looking to hire a full-time (40 hours per week), fully remote Communications Coordinator to help grow and manage external communications and our social media platforms, build our digital reach, produce compelling and engaging content about out initiatives in various mediums and for different platforms, assess social media analytics, and support in creative communications projects that engage and provide value to our global community. The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Communications Manager and the Senior Information Designer at Student Energy.

Position Description

Key Tasks:

1. Manage Student Energy’s social media platforms, Social Media Calendar, and Social Media Request Form.
   
2. Implement external communications strategy, with a focus on tracking social media, ensuring consistent language and brand representation that align with Student Energy’s mission, proposing ideas for campaigns to reach target audiences and regions.
3. Produce graphic and multimedia content for social media aligned with Student Energy’s external communications strategy, following current trends and general discourse on climate change and energy.
4. Gather and analyze social media analytics and impact metrics.
5. Build a network of media outlets, journalists, and other organizations to expand opportunities for Student Energy to share our work, and for program participants to share their stories.
6. Develop press releases, media kits, and pitches to communicate Student Energy’s initiatives.

General Requirements:

• 1 year of work experience in a discipline related to public relations, marketing, graphic design, media production, film, and/or journalism
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently, problem solve, and reach out to new prospective partners and collaborators.

Please note that shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a portfolio or links to work samples covering any of the following: graphic design, content creation, or writing works.