Writer and Communications Specialist
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
Salt Lake City, Utah
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $57,000 - $62,000 per year |
| Deadline | Nov 09, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 2 - 4 years |
The Writer and Communications Specialist is a new role at SUWA and will serve as an in-house writer and social media manager for the organization. A member of the Communications Team (alongside two other staff members), they will work across the organization and use their skills primarily to support programmatic and campaign work (protecting the redrock wilderness). The Specialist should be a motivated communications professional with experience writing for a variety of audiences and on behalf of an organization and other staff members. Experience in advocacy, social media, and multichannel content creation as well as comfort working in what can be a fast-paced environment is ideal. Attention to detail and flexibility with evolving information and deadlines will be key.
SUWA’s Communications Team and the larger Campaign Department (which includes both the Communications and Organizing Teams) are collaborative and value creative problem-solving. We are proactive and plan ahead when possible but remain nimble so we can seize new opportunities as they arise. The Writer and Communications Specialist will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and to create or edit a wide variety of public-facing materials, as well as information used by SUWA’s members and grassroots activists. This role presents a great opportunity to learn and grow with other communications professionals while making an impact at an effective nonprofit.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, three writing or content samples (links to materials online are fine) that showcase a range of writing styles, and three references to Diane Kelly, Senior Communications Manager, at jobs@suwa.org . The deadline to submit your application is Monday, November 9, 2026. Please include your name and the words “Writer and Communications Specialist” in the subject line.
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| Category | Admin & Leadership |
| Tags | Outreach |