Community Engagement & Communications Manager

Company Overview:

KLA is a woman-owned, remote-based benefit corporation partnering with local governments to implement bold, equitable climate solutions. They provide planning, engagement, implementation, and communications services rooted in sustainability and climate action.

Position Summary:

KLA is hiring a Community Engagement & Communications Manager to lead its Engagement & Communications Team. The role involves managing a variety of public engagement and communications strategies for local government clients, with an emphasis on equity, innovation, and measurable impact in climate planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead KLA’s Engagement & Communications Team.
• Design and implement equitable community engagement strategies.
• Identify audiences, partners, and appropriate outreach tactics.
• Facilitate community engagement activities (e.g., surveys, focus groups, workshops).
• Develop communication materials and messaging campaigns.
• Manage advisory groups for client climate action plans.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Develop new service offerings.
• Support business development through networking, conference prep, and marketing.

Expected Outcomes:

• KLA remains a leader in equitable public engagement.
• Team integrates cutting-edge engagement and communication methods.
• Engagement outcomes are meaningfully reflected in climate action plans.

8. Required Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of experience in public engagement or communications (preferably with a focus on climate or sustainability).
• Experience managing staff, clients, and projects.
• Proven record of designing and implementing equitable engagement.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience translating scientific data into accessible language.
• Expertise in survey development and analysis.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and eager to grow in a dynamic environment.

9. Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a consulting firm environment.
• Knowledge of local government systems and processes.
• Design skills (InDesign, Adobe Suite).
• Experience managing behavior change campaigns.

10. Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: $75,000–$90,000 per year
• Benefits Include:
  • 401(k) plan (eligible after 90 days)
  • Health Reimbursement Account (eligible after 30 days)
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • 11 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
  • Phone/internet allowance
  • Flexible remote schedule
  • Bonus program eligibility after 3 months