Communications Fellow

Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance (PNWFCA)

$1000 stipend per term

Eligible for school credit

Reports to: Alex Budd, PNWFCA Organizer

Duration: Summer Term June 22 - August 30th (with the possibility of continuing for a second term if both parties agree)

About the Position

The Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance is seeking a Communications Fellow to help develop and implement new communications tools that make it easier for Alliance members to share and amplify events, actions, and resources across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or emerging communicator to gain hands-on experience in climate and forest justice work, nonprofit communications, and movement-building strategies.

This fellowship is eligible for school credit, and may be renewed for an additional term, dependent on interest and performance.

Hours

10–15 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

1. Curate and Send Regular Alliance Newsletter

  • Continue to publish a twice per month newsletter for Alliance members.

  • Source content from Alliance members and through research; manage the submission process.

  • Draft, format, and edit newsletters in collaboration with the Alliance Organizer and Steering Committee.

  • Sync newsletter content with the Alliance website and social media channels.

2. Create & Maintain “Events/Actions” Webpage

  • Regularly update a new events/action page on the Alliance’s Squarespace website.

  • Coordinate webpage content with newsletter and social media posts.

3. Update and Maintain the Online Resource Library

  • Track resource submissions from Alliance members.

  • Upload new materials to the WordPress-based resource library.

  • Write clear, concise descriptions for new resources.

4. Participate in the Communications Working Group, All-Member Alliance Meetings, and Events as Needed

  • Attend & participate in monthly Communications Working Group Zoom meetings.

  • Attend & participate in every-other-month all-member Alliance Zoom meetings 

  • Provide occasional assistance with special events including tabling, outreach and taking photographs for media

5. Support & Creation for Social Media

  • Post or share relevant content on the Alliance’s Instagram and Facebook channels.

  • Create social media content, such as carousel posts or Reels, as needed for relevant events or needs.

  • Amplify member events and actions in alignment with the newsletter and events page.

  • Monitor and reply to conversation/interaction by handling online inquiries appropriately.

What You’ll Gain

  • Real-world experience in nonprofit and movement communications

  • Skills in digital content creation, newsletter development, and information management

  • Exposure to forest, fire, and climate policy across the Pacific Northwest

  • Opportunities to collaborate with regional partners and grassroots organizations

  • Professional development and mentorship within a supportive climate justice network

Required & Preferred Skills

Required

  • Strong writing and communication skills

  • Responsive, reliable, and able to manage projects independently

  • Ability to take initiative and meet deadlines

  • Access to a laptop, video camera

Preferred

  • Familiarity with forest and climate policy or interest in learning

  • Experience with two or more of the following:

    • Squarespace

    • Instagram

    • Canva

    • Facebook

    • Action Network

    • Google Suite

  • Comfort working in collaborative and decentralized movement spaces

To Apply

  • Email a resume, cover letter, 1 writing sample, and 1-2 visual communication work examples (examples: graphic design flyer, reel/ Tik Tok video, carousel post, newsletter design) to helena@fusee.org and alex@forestclimatealliance.org copied on the same email. 

  • If the applicant is a student wishing to gain credit, they should indicate how many credit hours they need on their application

  • Apply by: May 22, 2026