Casey Trees seeks Communications Assistant - $27 to $29/hour
Education: High School Diploma Required
Experience Level: Entry level
Compensation:
In pursuit of its mission to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of the nation’s capital, Casey Trees (CT) delivers a broad base of programs and services to the DC Metro area. The organization plants more than 7,000 trees each year grown at our own nursery; cares and maintains those trees; conserves greenspace; conducts school and community-based youth STEM programming; and advocates for stronger policies and laws to preserve trees across the area. Casey Trees emphasizes innovative solutions and working with diverse partners to advance and promote tree canopy solutions that meet the needs of the communities that we serve.
Summary
The Communications Assistant produces multimedia content for the organization’s website, social media streams, newsletter, and marketing projects, as well as coordinating, facilitating, and managing community events throughout the year. The incumbent serves as a member of the Communications team, engaging internal and external stakeholders and ensuring communications and events promote Casey Trees’ mission of restoring, enhancing, and protecting the tree canopy of the nation’s capital and the surrounding jurisdictions.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, averaging 40 hours a week. The incumbent often works on Saturdays, staffing community events, and must be able and willing to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when needed. This position requires and prioritizes in person components in CT’s office environment, in the field, and between CT sites.