Communications Lead

About Us

A Global Commons for Transformative Change: The Transformations Community (TC) connects action-researchers who combine inquiry with action—testing new approaches, sharing learning, and building capacity for just and sustainable futures. With a global community of 6,000, we convene international conferences, publish widely, and support sustainability initiatives that link knowledge with practice. Here is a video of our most recent gathering, TC25 in Johannesburg.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Communications Lead to anchor TC’s communications. This is a hands-on role, focused on writing and editing, rolling out newsletters and campaigns, managing our website, and keeping our social media active and engaging. The role also includes packaging outputs from TC initiatives into clear, accessible formats that amplify our collective work.

The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator who enjoys both content creation and coordination, and who is comfortable using AI tools to support drafting, repurposing, design, and SEO.

Requirements

Core Communications

• Write, edit, and distribute newsletters, announcements, and blog posts.
• Manage TC’s social media channels (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, others as relevant).
• Maintain and update the WordPress website with new content and event pages.
• Roll out targeted campaigns to promote conferences, initiatives, and publications.
• Use AI tools responsibly to support writing, scheduling, design, and SEO.
  
  

Content Packaging & Storytelling

• Turn outputs from TC initiatives into usable products (e.g., briefs, blog posts, stories).
• Draft narratives and create supporting visuals that translate complex ideas into engaging formats.
• Align outputs with TC’s overall communications voice and identity.
  
  

Coordination

• Liaise with staff and contributors to gather stories, content, and visuals.
• Coordinate with freelance contributors (designers, editors) to deliver polished outputs.
• Keep a communications calendar to ensure consistent flow of updates.

Your Profile

Essential

• 3–5 years of professional experience in communications, content creation, or related roles (a relevant Master’s degree may substitute for some professional experience).
• Exceptional English fluency with professional-grade writing and editing excellence.
• Demonstrated experience managing organizational communications (social media, newsletters, websites).
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability, systems change, or research/practice networks.
• Comfortable working in WordPress for content management.
• Enthusiastic about using AI tools for writing, design, and SEO.
• Organized, proactive, detail-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities across time zones.
• Collaborative and comfortable working with diverse contributors in a distributed team.
  

Desirable

• Graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe, or AI-powered design tools).
• Familiarity with SEO and digital marketing.
• Experience turning workshop or research outputs into clear, usable products.
  

Benefits

• Position Type: Full-time, freelance contractor (32–40 hours per week, flexible, remote)
• Annual compensation: $50,000–$70,000, depending on experience.
• Location: Remote (preferably USA time zones)
• Opportunity to shape communications for a unique global community at the forefront of sustainability transformations.
• Start Date: Immediate (flexible for the right candidate). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews held shortly. Start date ideally within 30 days.
• Include the phrase “Let’s get this started!” in your application to be considered.