Overview
Digital Communications & Marketing Manager
The Redford Center is seeking a creative, digital-savvy Digital Marketing & Communications Manager to drive storytelling and audience engagement at the intersection of film, environmental justice, and social impact. This role thrives in a mission-driven space, loves testing new ideas, and aims to build authentic online communities while amplifying independent film and environmental advocacy. This is a full-time, exempt position based in San Francisco (Presidio), CA, with hybrid work options.
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Compensation: $102,000-$108,000 DOE
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm
Location: San Francisco (Presidio), CA Hybrid
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute The Redford Center’s social media strategy, content creation, scheduling, engagement, and analytics across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and more).
- Develop campaigns and foster authentic audience relationships to drive community engagement in collaboration with the Communications Director.
- Act as a key liaison across departments to ensure messaging consistency and clarity; support editorial planning, campaign tracking, and digital asset management.
- Plan, write, design, and distribute all email communications (newsletters, program updates, fundraising appeals); manage list segmentation and optimize campaigns in partnership with Development and Programs teams.
- Oversee updates and improvements to the WordPress website; ensure content is current, accessible, and SEO-optimized; coordinate with external partners for larger projects.
- Produce high-quality digital content using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and video editing tools; collaborate with freelancers on special projects and create assets like pitch decks and one-pagers.
- Support integrated marketing campaigns blending organic social, email, paid media, partnerships, and events; monitor performance metrics and prepare data-informed reports (Tableau experience a bonus).
- Contribute to a collaborative, creative team culture; manage contractors, support event promotions and content capture, and promote a culture of testing and learning from data.
Qualifications
- 6-8 years of hands-on experience in digital communications, content strategy, or digital marketing; ideally in a mission-driven or nonprofit setting.
- Proven experience creating and managing social media campaigns with measurable results.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Fluent with social platforms and tools (Instagram, Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn, YouTube Studio); experience with Mailchimp or similar, WordPress or other CMS, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), basic video editing, Google Analytics, UTM tracking, and link management tools (Bitly, etc.).
- Bonus: Tableau, SEO tools, or accessibility best practices.
Qualities
- Builder mindset with a love for trying new things, quick learning, and improving systems.
- Data-driven and results-oriented; tracks metrics, measures performance, and iterates to improve reach and impact.
- Highly organized and reliable; able to manage deadlines, calendars, and shifting priorities.
- Team player who thrives in a collaborative, feedback-rich, creative environment.
- Passionate about film, storytelling, environment, and social change.
All Candidates Must
- Work legally in the United States and maintain proper work authorization.
- Currently live in the California Bay Area.
- Be able to assist with events, including lifting up to 35 lbs.
- Work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability to pass a background check for all contingent offers.
Benefits
Flexible schedule and an excellent benefits package, including generous paid time off, $100 monthly phone/internet stipend, $500 per year towards professional development, 100% coverage of employees’ health benefits, 50% coverage for dependents, dental and vision insurance, and participation in a 403b retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution after six months.
About The Redford Center
The Redford Center is a nonprofit organization (cofounded in 2005 by Robert Redford and James Redford) that advances environmental solutions through storytelling. We develop and invest in projects that foster action and strengthen grassroots movements in the environmental sector.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in the workplace. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We strive for equity, diversity, and inclusion and prioritize these values in our organization and employment practices. We are committed to building a team representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, cultures, skills, and experiences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pay Range for This Role
102,000 - 108,000 USD per year (San Francisco)