Request for Proposals: 
Social Media Contractor For Spring Street Climate Fund

Seeking: Contractor
Project Timeline: August 2026 - December 2026
Proposals  Due: Friday, August 7, 2026

Background: At Spring Street Climate Fund, we run strategic, effective campaigns to win transformative climate policy in New York. Our approach focuses on winning tangible policy victories that improve people's daily lives – with lower utility bills, cleaner air, and healthier homes.

As our campaigns and organizing grow, we are seeking an experienced social media specialist to help expand our online presence across Spring Street and our affiliated constituencies, including the Green Co-op Council and Utility Customers Association. We are looking for a collaborative partner who can help us build our audience, increase online engagement, and strengthen our ability to shape public conversations around our priority campaigns. 

Proposed Scope of Work: 

• Develop strategy 

  • Help develop Spring Street's social media strategy, voice, and visual identity.

  • Develop recommendations for engaging key audiences on priority platforms, 

  • Meet regularly with Spring Street staff to discuss strategy, assess progress, and coach on best practices.
    

• Create content

  • Co-create and maintain a content calendar.

  • Create content, including copy, graphics, polls, and short-form video.

  • Collaborate with campaign staff to support organizing, advocacy, and public actions through social media.

  • Help identify timely opportunities for rapid response.
    

• Build audience 

  • Build Spring Street's audience through organic growth and strategic engagement.

  • Help support building relationships with key accounts, including elected officials, coalition partners, members of the news media, and relevant influencers.

  • Track engagement and recommend adjustments to improve reach and effectiveness.

To apply:

Please email Patrick Robbins at patrick@springstreetclimate.org with a brief proposal (one page maximum) that includes:

• A short description of your relevant experience, interest in this project, and how you would approach this work

• Relevant work samples or links to accounts you've managed

• Your proposed pricing or fee structure

Applications are due Friday, August 7, 2026.