Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. As part of a 12-person Marketing team within a much larger Communications department, the Social Media Associate supports awareness, advocacy, and engagement efforts through social listening, audience engagement, insights, and content development.

The Social Media Associate is expected to work a full-time (37.5 hours/week) schedule and may work hybrid from the following locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, or Washington, DC.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Audience Engagement & Social Listening (35%) 

Monitor Earthjustice social platforms daily and engage with audiences through comments and conversations 
Conduct social listening to track sentiment and emerging narratives in the news cycle, identifying rapid response opportunities for engagement and thought leadership 

Content & Copywriting (35%) 

Draft social media copy in collaboration with social team for use across platforms  
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and social media team to conceptualize and plan content for Earthjustice campaigns 

Planning & Reporting (20%) 

Support reporting & analytics by pulling regular reports on social media metrics and campaign performance 
Share ongoing insights and recommendations to improve KPIs and content performance 
Maintain social content calendars; Coordinate content reviews and publishing workflows 

Other (10%) 

Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

2-3 years of experience in social media, digital communications, or a related field 
Exceptional written communication and copywriting skills 
Experience in nonprofit, legal, or issue advocacy 
Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple project timelines 
Strong understanding of social platforms and community management best practices 
Proficiency with social media management, listening, and reporting platforms such as Brandwatch, Sprout Social, and/or Hootsuite 
Basic design or video editing experience using tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite 
Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership. 

SALARY & BENEFITS 

Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by working location and are commensurate with the experience required.

The annual salary range for this role in San Francisco and New York, NY is
 $80,300 - $89,200.

The annual salary range for this role in Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, and Washington, DC is $76,300 - $84,800.    

TO APPLY 

Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite. 

Resume 
Cover letter 

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants