Climate Communications Specialist

Student Energy is looking for a Climate Communications Specialist who understands the urgency of climate change and the energy transition (science, policy, and justice dimensions), and can think creatively to translate that knowledge into high-impact digital literacy resources, social media strategies, and multimedia content that moves people to act.

You'll create and execute Student Energy's communications strategy, including developing and curating social media campaigns, producing graphic design and video content, leading digital marketing efforts, and shaping how Student Energy shows up publicly.

• Actively track important news, trends, language, and content related to energy, youth, the green economy, and environmental issues in Canada and globally, to synthesize informed, relevant insights to Student Energy leadership and communications team
• Lead strategies for digital content and track success metrics and insights, including analyzing monthly social media and website analytics, collecting regular feedback from our audience, and preparing recommendations for the wider team
• Actively seek out aligned storytelling and media opportunities to raise the profile of young people taking action on energy, and amplify the role of youth in systems change
• Ensure that all external communications materials, the Student Energy website, and social media platforms are up to date with current branding and messaging through regular reviews and content creation support
• Review and approve content for the Quarterly Newsletter, press releases, and announcements
• Provide clear creative direction and feedback to graphic design and social media contributors, ensuring output meets both brand standards and the accuracy that the subject matter requires
• Develop Public Relations and Media Relations strategy, and create a database of media contacts
• Research and engage regularly with Student Energy's digital audience, understanding trends, and pivoting social media campaigns as necessary
• Develop an understanding of targeted ads, digital marketing, and SEO, with the aim of enabling Student Energy to reach a more diverse global audience of young people to apply for programs
• Communicate new initiatives, changes in messaging, new communications assets, and other important updates to the wider Student Energy team
• Other tasks as assigned

• 2+ years of experience working as part of a Communications team, and demonstrated experience in some, or all, of the following areas: social media content creation, media relations, internal communications, email outreach, executing communications campaigns, growing digital following, web development and support, proofreading, video editing or directing
• Editorial experience (assignment, copy, web content, etc.)
• An existing understanding and/or a strong curiosity to learn about climate science, clean energy, and climate policy, including familiarity with the key debates and discourse around just transition and youth advocacy
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills, including an ability to effectively translate complex issues or technical content into accessible but powerful narratives and messages that resonate
• Self-starter, with an ability to work independently, a desire to actively solve problems, and an interest in managing a small team

Apply by EOD June 22, 2026 (23:59 PDT on June 22, 2026 / 06:59 GMT on June 23, 2026).