Marketing & Communications Specialist

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What would you say about a 32 year old non-profit organization with a mission to provide sustainable solutions to society, drawn from science and the minds of entrepreneurs?

We are hoping you are the one to help articulate this as a cornerstone of your work with Larta Institute.

We are a non-profit organization seeking to foster innovation and entrepreneurship focused on sustainable solutions for a resilient planet.

Since its founding in 1993, Larta has evolved and pivoted a few times (we believe every entrepreneurial organization should.) From founding support by the State of California, to a respected position among national providers of commercialization programs for many three and four-letter agencies at the federal level, including NIH, NSF, USDA and DOE, to its current position as a key player in the economic ecosystem of the Los Angeles area, Larta is a catalyst for entrepreneurial energy, for careful vetting of solutions to problems across the spectrum of health and environment.

We have assisted over 5,000 startups and emerging companies since our inception and alumni of our well-regarded programs have raised over $7 billion in funds.

Position Summary

To help with continuing our remarkable transformation, we are in search of a Marketing & Communications Specialist to join our dynamic team. If you are the one, you will play a vital role in supporting the creation and execution of our evolving messaging, design and execute our marketing campaigns, curate our thought leadership content, and help to develop our community programming that aligns with Larta’s mission to advance innovation for a sustainable future.

Do you have strong writing skills, capable of distilling complex systems and initiatives into compelling narratives? Do you have a knack for storytelling?

Are you proactive, dependable, passionate about sustainability and enabling the fruits of innovation to reach across to underserved or less visible people in our community?

In your career or vocation, have you shown a collaborative spirit, and have you engaged with diverse audiences?

Let us know!

Key Responsibilities

(Each of these will require collaboration with internal team members and the CEO’s office)

• Brand & Communications
  • Assist in evolving Larta’s brand identity and messaging framework for diverse audiences, including startups, government agencies, investors, academia, and foundations.
  • Develop high-quality written content such as investment thesis, strategic policy narratives, and campaign materials.
  • Build upon a “Playbook” of campaigns to support Larta’s programs, development efforts, and organizational goals.
• Community Engagement & Program Support
  • Contribute to the design and execution of educational and community programming for Larta’s ecosystem in line with narratives you have helped create.
  • Work collaboratively across teams to align program activities with brand and communication strategies, and be a point of contact for continuing refinement with stakeholder in our ecosystem.
  • Support the planning and delivery of in-person and virtual events, including Larta’s Demo Days.
• Thought Leadership & Content Development
  • Conduct research on Larta’s impact areas to identify community challenges and solutions.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and key opinion leaders to develop engaging narratives.
  • Manage and execute a robust editorial calendar across multiple channels, producing blogs, articles, white papers, and event materials.
• Develop compelling content and campaigns to engage foundations, family offices, and philanthropic communities in support of the organization.
• Create fundraising narratives and materials for new initiatives, including Larta’s Capital Access Initiative and impact fund (being currently developed)

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or related fields, preferably in the startup, nonprofit, or sustainability sectors.
• Exc…