Copywriter and Copy Editor Consultant

About Elemental Impact

Elemental Impact is a nonprofit investment platform that invests in climate companies and projects with deep local impact. Elemental has a 15-year history of investing in real world solutions that make neighborhoods and homes cleaner, healthier, safer and more. We've invested in over 160 climate companies to date and successfully stewarded significant government and philanthropic resources, leveraging our expertise to de-risk technologies and attract additional investment. Core to our work supporting innovation and entrepreneurs, and essential to our five-year strategy, is the central role of social equity and community impact in the implementation of climate technologies.

We are a dedicated, passionate, and diverse team that thrives in a fast-paced environment driven by a shared desire to maximize impact. At Elemental, where we are constantly pushing the edge of innovation, we find ourselves at an exciting inflection point - with more federal funding into climate solutions and philanthropic engagement than ever before, we will be steadily growing our team to meet the moment. Join us at Elemental Impact and be part of the next phase of our journey.

About the role

Elemental is seeking a copywriter and copy editor to consult and support its creative, engagement, and communication teams. In this role, you will be responsible for both creating and refining the organization's written content across a variety of platforms. You will help elevate Elemental Impact's voice and influence, contributing to storytelling efforts and high-profile announcements while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and a cohesive brand narrative.

Key responsibilities include:

Copywriting

• Write original, engaging copy for a variety of platforms, including website, social media, newsletters, press releases, marketing collateral, reports, and presentations
• Ensure messaging reflects Elemental Impact's values, mission, and unique approach to climate action, crafting content that drives engagement and action
• Collaborate closely with internal teams—communications, engagement, creative, and program leads—to develop clear, persuasive, and audience-targeted content
• Create compelling narratives that bring to life Elemental Impact's initiatives, partnerships, and milestones, such as fund launches and community projects
• Tailor copy to resonate with key audiences, including investors, policymakers, corporate partners, and community leaders
  
  

Copyediting:

• Review, edit, and proofread all written materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with Elemental Impact's brand voice and tone
• Ensure all content is grammatically correct, clear, and concise, maintaining a high standard of quality across various communication platforms
• Fact-check copy to ensure all information is up-to-date and accurate, especially for reports, press releases, and public-facing content
• Edit content produced by other teams, including external contributors, ensuring it meets brand and style guidelines
• Provide constructive feedback to writers and team members, helping them improve clarity, tone, and effectiveness
  
  

Qualifications (even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply!)

Desired Skills:

• 3+ years professional copywriting and copyediting experience, ideally within the climate, startup, investing, or social impact sectors
• Strong portfolio showcasing the ability to write and edit for a range of formats, from short-form social content to long-form reports
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency in brand voice and style
• Experience collaborating with teams and contributing to cross-functional projects
• Ability to distill complex topics—especially in investing and innovation—into clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate content
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
  
  

Standout Skills:

• Familiarity with SEO principles, digital content best practices, and editorial processes
  
  

Compensation and Location:

• Compensation range: $85 - $120 per hour based on experience
• This position will be remote and candidates can be based anywhere in the United States.
• Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.
  
  

Expected Hours and Project Timeline:

• Approximately 10-15 hours per week with the ability to increase to 30 hours per week on an as-needed basis; work hours should fall Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT; weekend work might be required occasionally
• Tentative Project Dates: December 2, 2024 to April 1, 2025
  
  

Other Application Details:

We will accept and review applications on a rolling basis. Although all applications will be considered, we may be unable to respond to all inquiries. Please note that we do read cover letters, so we advise spending adequate time on them to share your relevant stories and experiences with us. We also ask that you refrain from using tools like Chat GPT and keep the cover letter to 1-2 pages long.

Elemental is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to: Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC); members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities; people who have disabilities; veterans, and people from low-income backgrounds.

Elemental is also committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.