Cleveland Tree Coalition Communications Specialist

Position Summary

The Cleveland Tree Coalition (CTC) is a collaborative group of public, private, and community stakeholders. We partner with the City of Cleveland to rebuild our urban forest using the Cleveland Tree Plan as our guide. The coalition strives to create a healthy, vibrant, sustainable, and equitable urban forest by working collaboratively and leveraging resources.

The CTC is seeking a Communications Specialist ("Specialist") to support the implementation of the Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan, completed in 2025. This position is grant‑funded and will be a part‑time, 12‑month position with a pay rate of up to $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. The Specialist may work up to 20 hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends.

This position will report to the Director of the Cleveland Tree Coalition. Like the Director, the Specialist will be an employee of Western Reserve Land Conservancy and will be housed within its offices and infrastructure. Western Reserve Land Conservancy provides legal, finance, and administrative support to the CTC. This is a hybrid position, and office work will be done at the Land Conservancy's Thriving Communities office in Cleveland, Ohio.

Promising candidates may have experience working in diverse communities, strong communication and organizational skills, an interest in environmental justice, public health, urban planning, community activation, and the ability to work a hybrid schedule.

• Support implementation of the CTC Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan, aligning with organizational goals.
• Create and publish compelling content for internal and external audiences, including newsletters, press releases, social media, and website updates.
• Monitor and analyze communication metrics to optimize effectiveness.
• Attend CTC meetings and working committee meetings, as appropriate.
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed.

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or demonstrated work experience in communications, marketing, public health, health promotion, social media, media relations, community development, or other related fields.
• Proficiency with Office 365 Suite, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience managing accounts and utilizing analytical tools for Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, Mailchimp, Squarespace, and You Tube.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

Western Reserve Land Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to hiring staff members who represent the rich diversity of our community. At the Land Conservancy, all employees and applicants for employment are judged on their merits. The Land Conservancy is committed to providing an environment free of illegal discrimination of any kind, and does not base any employment decisions on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, religion, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected category under federal and state laws.