Impact Communications Manager

Impact Communications Manager

About Carbon Mapper

Carbon Mapper is a non-profit organization based in Pasadena, CA with the mission to drive greenhouse gas emission reductions by making methane and carbon dioxide data accessible and actionable. We leverage remote sensing technology to detect, pinpoint, and quantify methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at the scale of individual facilities. All our methane and CO2 data is made publicly available for non-commercial use on our Carbon Mapper Data Portal to provide decisionmakers with the information they need to prioritize and take mitigation action. 

 

Carbon Mapper also works with stakeholders and decision makers to fill data gaps, lead on cutting edge science, collaborate to drive reductions, and advance education and insights on emissions globally. To do this, we work with partners to leverage a constellation of satellites. Data from these satellites will offer the next major step in scaling up the organization's robust data portal featuring thousands of direct observations of global methane and CO2 super-emitters. 

 

To learn more about Carbon Mapper, please visit us at https://carbonmapper.org.

To view our data, please visit us at https://data.carbonmapper.org.

 

About The Role

The Impact Communications Manager is responsible for translating emissions data and impact initiatives into clear, accessible communications that support transparency and methane mitigation efforts. This role works closely with Carbon Mapper’s Communications & Marketing and Development teams to connect data and programmatic work with key stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, industry, and media.

 

The position requires strong writing and editing skills, the ability to convey technical information for a range of audiences, and experience collaborating across teams to support effective communication and engagement.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Impact Content Development and Communications Strategy

• Lead the development of communications strategies and plans for the Impact team, in coordination with the Communications team.
• Write, review, and edit content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency across initiatives.
• Collaborate with Impact team members to develop materials such as policy briefs, reports, data summaries, case studies, presentations, and event content.
• Translate technical and scientific outputs into materials that are accessible to non-specialist audiences.
• Manage content development workflows, including prioritization, drafting, editing, and delivery against timelines.
• Develop narratives that contextualize Carbon Mapper’s work within the broader methane and climate landscape.
• Coordinate the engagement and oversight of external communications vendors (e.g., designers, multimedia producers).

 

Message Consistency and Editorial Quality

• Establish and maintain consistent messaging, tone, and framing across Impact team content.
• Ensure alignment and coherence across content types, including technical releases, policy materials, and event communications.
• Develop internal messaging guidance, including talking points and reference materials, to support consistency across teams.

 

Stakeholder-Focused Communications and Engagement Support

• Develop and deliver communications materials such as briefings, toolkits, webinars, and presentations tailored to key stakeholder groups.
• Translate emissions data and analytical insights into clear narratives and visuals that highlight policy relevance and mitigation opportunities.
• Support stakeholder engagement efforts by preparing briefing materials and communications that facilitate understanding and action.
• Coordinate and support events, trainings, and convenings (e.g., COP, regional climate events), including development of supporting materials and messaging.

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Impact team and the Communications and Marketing team.
• Support integration of Impact outputs into organizational channels, including website, social media, press, and newsletters.
• Partner with the Development team to support donor communications, reporting, and presentations.
• Ensure alignment of Impact content with organizational messaging, brand standards, and communications strategy.
• Collaborate on media engagement, including development of press materials, talking points, and briefing documents.
• Maintain coordination across teams to align timelines, identify content needs, and support amplification of key initiatives.

 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

·       5+ years of experience in climate communications, policy communications, environmental communications, or a related field.

·       Demonstrated ability to translate technical or scientific information into clear communications for non-specialist audiences.

·       Experience engaging with stakeholders such as government agencies, NGOs, media, or industry partners.

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences.

·       Experience developing and implementing communications strategies or campaigns.

·       Familiarity with data visualization, infographics, or multimedia content development.

·       Ability to assess communications effectiveness and adjust approaches based on performance metrics.

·       Experience managing multiple projects and delivering outputs within deadlines.

·       Experience developing training materials, workshops, or capacity-building resources.

·       Ability to work collaboratively across technical, policy, and communications teams.

 

Nice-to-Have Skills:

·       Experience in climate, environmental policy, or data-focused organizations.

·       Experience working in nonprofit, startup, or scaling organizations.

·       Familiarity with methane emissions, air quality, or greenhouse gas data.

·       Understanding of U.S. and international methane policy landscapes, including UNFCCC processes and related initiatives.

 

Location

Carbon Mapper is headquartered in Pasadena, California, but we embrace the virtual office and are continuing to grow our team across the United States.

 

Compensation

The total compensation for this opportunity includes a base salary range of $120,000 - $135,000/year. This is our target compensation range and is subject to multiple factors including level, experience, and location. As you go through our interview process, our recruiter will work with you to identify a competitive base salary within the proposed range.

 

Benefits

As a Carbon Mapper employee, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including affordable health coverage (medical, dental, vision), a generous time-off policy, professional development, and more.

To apply, please visit us at https://carbonmapper.org/about/careers

Carbon Mapper is an equal opportunity employer that believes a diverse team will not just lead to a better

working environment, but will also help us create better products and services.

Carbon Mapper is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If any reasonable

accommodation is needed in our process, please reach out to [email protected].