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Communications Associate
Tucson, Arizona
Full time
General position overview:
The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a hard-working, detail-oriented
and organized self-starter for our communications team. This rapid-response
position supports our endangered species work as well as email outreach
to a growing network of 825,000 supporters and online activists. The job
requires excellent writing and attention to style; proven computer skills
and experience with web design; the ability to learn new programs and databases;
management of short and long-term projects; and a motivated, creative personality
that works well independently and in a team environment.
The Communications Associate will be managed by the Communications Director
and work collaboratively with other staff.
Helping write and edit daily action alerts to the Center’s network of supporters.
Formatting and distributing our weekly e-newsletter Endangered Earth Online.
(Re)designing email templates and pages throughout our website.
Assisting with ongoing maintenance and updating of website content, including
text on pages.
Troubleshooting technical issues on website and in activism database.
Solving code problems and providing technical backup to Center webmaster.
Tracking trends in communications and suggesting improvements and changes.
Assisting staff administratively in reaching out to activists and decision-makers
.
Minimum bachelor’s degree, plus two to four years’ work experience related
to environmental activism, organizing, writing or communications.
Strong understanding of web design, programming languages like HTML (Dreamweaver
helpful); experience with mass-email platforms helpful.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; experience with editing
and proofing, preferred.
Solid grasp of issues related to the Center’s work and demonstrated personal
interest in the environment and activism.
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy environment
Proven project-management experience with short- and long-term assignments.
An ability to work independently and thrive in a team environment.
Salary is commensurate with experience and comparable to that of other nonprofits.
The Center offers an excellent benefits package, including employer-paid
medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement
savings plan with employer match.
Application process: To apply, please send a resumé and thoughtful cover
letter, as well as two short writing samples and any links to show experience
with web design, to Communications@biologicaldiversity.org with “Communications
Associate” in the subject line. No calls, please. Only candidates considered
for an interview will be contacted. Position open until filled.
General position overview:
The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a mid-level development professional
to join a dynamic, successful fundraising team while advancing the organization’s
mission. The Development Associate will primarily help support and grow
the donor relations program while supporting the major gifts team by researching,
identifying, cultivating, stewarding, soliciting, maintaining, renewing,
and growing our base of $1k and over Leadership Circle member prospects
and donors, our planned giving prospects and donors, managing the production
of communications, fundraising appeals and events targeted to major donors
and prospects, maintaining donor and campaign information in membership
databases, processing and acknowledging major donor gifts, and extracting
information from databases for donor communications and reporting. The Development
Associate will report to the Senior Donor Relations Associate and work collaboratively
with other development, senior leadership, conservation and communications
staff.
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