{"id":28613,"date":"2026-11-12T10:35:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T17:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernlaw.org\/?p=28613"},"modified":"2026-11-12T10:35:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T17:35:45","slug":"career-opportunity-communications-and-marketing-associate-eugene-portland-santa-fe-helena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernlaw.org\/es\/career-opportunity-communications-and-marketing-associate-eugene-portland-santa-fe-helena\/","title":{"rendered":"OPORTUNIDAD LABORAL: Asociado\/a de Comunicaciones y Marketing (Eugene\/Portland\/Santa Fe\/Helena)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Career Opportunity:<\/span><\/b> Communications and Marketing Associate<\/span>
\nReports to:<\/span><\/b> Communications Director<\/span>
\nLocation: <\/span><\/b>Physical WELC office in Eugene or Portland, OR; Santa Fe, NM; or Helena, MT. Remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Timeline:<\/span><\/b> Job opening posted November 12, 2026; we will review applications on a rolling basis beginning on November 25, 2026, until the position is filled.<\/span>
\nNote: <\/span><\/b>Information is available below. Please apply through the <\/span>WELC Job Board<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER<\/span><\/b>
\nThe Western Environmental Law Center is a leading nonprofit, public-interest environmental law firm rooted in the lands and communities of the western U.S. We use the power of the law to foster thriving, resilient western U.S. lands, waters, wildlife, and communities in the face of a changing climate. Founded in 1993, WELC has been celebrated as an <\/span>Outside Magazine<\/span><\/i> Best Place to Work, <\/span>Oregon Business<\/span><\/i> Best Nonprofit to Work For and Best Green Workplace, <\/span>NonProfit Times<\/span><\/i> Best Nonprofit to Work For, Law360 Environmental Group of the Year, and Better Business Bureau Torch Award winner for ethics.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We envision a thriving western U.S., abundant with protected and interconnected ecosystems, powered by renewable energy, and cared for by communities brought together in an ecology of kinship. We achieve this vision with steady, strategic, and bold legal advocacy that turns the wheels of power at all levels of government.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WELC seeks a Communications and Marketing Associate to join our team. We strongly encourage people of color, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ+ applicants, and people of diverse lived experience to apply.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

POSITION SUMMARY <\/span><\/b>
\nThe Communications and Marketing Associate is a non-exempt, full-time, salaried position responsible for creating digital and printed communications about our organization and its work for the public, our partner organizations, policymakers, and supporters across all WELC programmatic areas to promote our impact and advocacy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Communications and Marketing Associate will create digital content that is engaging, easy to understand, visually appealing, and aligned with our core values, branding, and image. In addition, the Communications and Marketing Associate will create digital content and implement an audience engagement strategy that uses organic and paid promotion to reach existing and prospective WELC supporters as well as key policymakers on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. These responsibilities include designing social media content and graphics, interpretation of social media and website analytics to improve our reach and engagement, and occasional website maintenance. This position will work closely with the communications director and will also occasionally work with our development team to promote WELC\u2019s fundraising efforts on social media and be involved in several online fundraising initiatives. Opportunities exist for occasional press work to include drafting, editing, and distributing press releases.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Within these responsibilities, the Communications and Marketing Associate will coordinate with WELC program staff and, where appropriate, serve as an active representative of WELC in coalitions and relationships with clients, partners, and allies to develop and implement digital communications strategies in support of these campaigns.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WELC offers a supportive team setting and the opportunity to experiment with new, creative digital media and swag including stickers and shirts\u00a0to contribute to and grow our communications advocacy and impact. This position requires strong attention to detail, a demonstrated ability to work independently, and the ability to develop and maintain strong, trusting, and effective relationships with WELC clients, partners, and allies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Communications and Marketing Associate is a normal 40-hour week position, primarily working during Monday to Friday business hours, though some night and weekend hours may be required depending on case needs. Staff meetings occur on Zoom and in person. Limited travel is required, including overnight and weekend travel. The position also involves standard office physical demands. WELC will provide all reasonable accommodations to the extent possible or required pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

QUALIFICATIONS<\/span><\/b>
\nWe are keenly interested in considering a range of applicants with diverse lived experiences who approach the world with kindness, imagination, and vision. We will happily consider applicants who offer an equivalent or alternative set of qualifications to fulfill this position\u2019s responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n