To foster a world where democratic systems are dynamically responsive to climate challenges, ensuring the protection and empowerment of present and future generations while nurturing resilient communities and thriving natural ecosystems.

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Communications & Media Management Consultant (Contract)

Climate Democracy Initiative (CDI)

About CDI

The Climate Democracy Initiative (CDI) is a mission-driven nonprofit working at the intersection of climate action and democratic engagement.

The Opportunity

CDI is seeking a skilled communications professional to help us establish a communications and media management program focused on outreach to potential partners and collaborators, complete with a portfolio of storytelling for funders. This is a short-term, part-time contract engagement ideal for a hands-on communications practitioner who can both execute the work and help build durable infrastructure as we grow this capacity.

Engagement Terms

Engagement type: Independent contractor / consultant

Location: Fully remote and virtual

Hours: Part-time, up to 15 hours per week

Term: Up to 3 months, with the possibility of extension

Targeted Start date: September 7, 2026

Scope of Work

1. Support Program Development & Implementation — ~40% of time

• Contribute to program synthesis and some issue analysis
• Develop and refine messaging
• Support strategic planning: help assess needs and identify desired outcomes
• Help build and maintain internal programmatic infrastructure
• Recommend process and problem-solving improvements

2. Content Creation & Management — ~40% of time

• Manage and maintain the content calendar and tracking
• Edit and storyboard content, largely for social media
• Co-develop the quarterly newsletter
• Write promotional copy (primarily social posts and newsletter blurbs, some news releases)
• Apply storytelling best practices across channels
• Support website content updates and coordination
• Support presentation development
• Provide some speechwriting support
• Assist with facilitation and light conflict resolution

3. Media Management — ~20% of time

• Coordinate traditional and social media engagements (currently limited in volume)
• Build and maintain an engagement/contacts database
• Help coordinate the organization's media training and awareness efforts

Qualifications

• 5 years or more  of experience in communications and public relations
• Familiarity with nonprofit and/or government operations preferred
• Proficiency with the Google suite of office applications; experience with Monday boards, Slack, and Canva. Ability to translate work into Apple and Microsoft products is a plus.
• Some cybersecurity awareness and an understanding of AI preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a content calendar and coordinate across a small team with limited supervision
• A genuine and demonstrated commitment to advancing our mission

How to Respond

Interested consultants are invited to submit a proposal that tells your story and highlights your accomplishments. Please include:

1. A brief letter of interest or proposal describing your relevant experience and approach
2. A resume, CV, or capabilities summary
3. A portfolio or work samples (storytelling, social content, newsletters, or media work)
4. Your proposed rate (hourly or total project fee) and your availability within the engagement term

Submit to: [email protected] 

Deadline: August 21, 2026 

Send Questions: Karen Meredith — [email protected]