Communications and Digital Media Organizer

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Details and Requirement:

Department: Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California (RRC)               

Supervisor: Director of RRC

Last Updated:  10/1/2026   

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

The Communications and Digital Media Organizer will lead communications, digital organizing, and public engagement efforts for the Freight Communities Action Coalition, a regional coalition of over 12 community and environmental groups in the western Inland Empire. The specialist develops and implements communications strategies that educate the public, mobilize community participation, amplify coalition campaigns, and advance policy objectives related to freight movement, truck routes, environmental justice, and community advocacy throughout the Inland Empire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and implement strategic communications plans supporting the Freight Community, Action Coalition's education, engagement, and policy initiatives.
• Manage and grow coalition social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Create compelling content including videography, photography, social media posts, media advisories, and educational materials.
• Develop messaging and public education campaigns focused on AB 98 truck route implementation, air quality, land-use planning, and environmental justice.
• Coordinate digital organizing efforts to mobilize residents, community leaders, advocates, and coalition partners to participate in public hearings, workshops, and community actions
• Produce and edit video content highlighting community impacts, coalition victories, public policy developments, and grassroots advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate with coalition partners, environmental justice organizations, and community stakeholders to coordinate messaging and strengthen public engagement.
• Join monthly Pitzer Brand Champions meetings (Last Thursday of each month)

• Maintain coalition branding, messaging consistency, and digital presence across all

• communications platforms.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Demonstrated experience in communications, digital media, advocacy campaigns, public affairs, social media management, and/or community engagement.
• Editing, storytelling, and strategic messaging skills.

• Experience creating communications materials for public education initiatives, and community organizing efforts.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with coalitions, community organizations, public agencies, and advocacy groups.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, social media analytics tools, and digital communications platforms.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills preferred.

• Commitment to environmental justice, community empowerment, public health, and equitable land-use policies.
• Proficiency in videography, photography, video editing, and digital media production.

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with a commitment to a team-based work environment.

• Natural aptitude for technology and expertise with MS Office, including expert level use of Excel.

• Ability to problem-solve and use analytical skills to develop and implement creative solutions.

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to take initiative to work proactively, meet deadlines, organize and prioritize multiple projects, think strategically, and work with numbers and data.

• Exhibit personal integrity and ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.

• Exhibit a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sound professional judgment.

Experience/Education: Associate’s Degree preferred in Communications/Marketing or a relevant field preferred but not required (e.g., digital strategist, community manager, digital marketing). It is desirable to have understanding of freight policy, environmental justice, transportation planning, public health, and/or land-use policy issues. Experience managing multi-platform social media campaigns and audience engagement

strategies.

Licenses/Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the College’s automobile insurance

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Time Type:  Full Time

Work Schedule: This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt staff position working from November 1st, 2026 up to March 27th, 2026. The regular schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary depending on the operational needs of the College or department, including evenings and weekends as required.

Compensation: Budget Salary Range: $31.00-$33.00 per hour

Pitzer College is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation and more. 

Work Model: Remote**

• *Must have access to reliable and secure computer and internet connection.

• *Must have access to a dedicated and suitable workstation at remote location, including desk or table and supporting, upright chair. Must ensure workstation is safe and free from hazards and ergonomically appropriate.

Physical Requirements: This is generally a sedentary position. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and operate a computer for prolonged periods of time. You must have the ability to drive locally for events and appointments. See specifics below.

Classifications:

No AB1825

No CSA Reporter

No FERPA

No Mandatory Reporter

Yes Responsible Employee

Instructions: Only qualified applicants please.

Application Materials: Upload the following materials to complete your application:

• Cover Letter: Indicate your reason for interest in this position, describe how your qualifications make youan ideal candidate, and explain which of Pitzer’s core values best relates to your own.
• Resume: List relevant qualifications and dates of experience.
• Professional References: References will be contacted for select applicants and advance notice will be provided. Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.).

Instructions: Only qualified applicants please.

Application Materials: Upload the following materials to complete your application:

• Resume: List relevant qualifications and dates of experience.
• Professional References: References will be contacted for select applicants and advance notice will be provided. Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.).

Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon a candidate possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Employment is also contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. For positions requiring the use of a college-owned vehicle, employment is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the colleges’ automobile liability insurance. Final candidates in all staff positions will be required to undergo a background investigation; in addition some positions may require a physical lift test and pulmonary function test.

Covid-19 Vaccination

Pitzer College has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees.  New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination, including booster, against COVID-19 or request a Pitzer College approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Pitzer College adheres to both the letter and the spirit of Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, and employment policies. Pitzer strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Safety Report  

In compliance with applicable law, Pitzer College publishes an annual report containing statistical information concerning the occurrence of crime on campus and adjacent thereto, as well as policies and practices concerning security. A copy of this report is online at http://www.cuc.claremont.edu/cs/index.asp or by contacting The Claremont Colleges Department of Campus Safety: 251 E. Eleventh Street, Claremont, CA 91711-3947; (909) 621-8170.

Reporting Definitions

• Campus Security Authority Reporter (CSA): Employees responsible for reporting crimes that are disclosed to them, so that crime statistics reporting is as accurate as possible.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act Reporter (FERPA): Employees with access to student records and information must adhere to the privacy protection requirements under FERPA, which restricts what student information may be disclosed and to whom.
• Mandatory Reporter: Employees who have frequent contact with children are required to report all known or suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.
• Responsible Employee: Any employee who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence, who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate School designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.