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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
General position overview:
The Center seeks a Communications Director (Director) to help oversee all printed, email, Web, and new media communications for the Center; develop and direct major media campaigns; work with staff to communicate the Center’s work; and foster strong relationships with media, colleagues, and supporters. The Director will be supervised by the Center’s executive team; work closely with all conservation and administrative program directors; and help supervise media, Web, and development staff. The ideal candidate will be at the top of their field.
Main duties:
- Coordinate the Center’s communication work at the staff and organization level
- Ensure consistent use of the organization’s unique brand internally and externally
- Develop short- and long-term media campaigns, assist staff’s media efforts
- Work with conservation staff on press releases, media advisories, announcements
- Review and guide the tone and content of the Center’s Web site, increase multimedia aspects of the site, develop the site as a stronger media tool
- Work with the Center’s media, Web, and fundraising staff and databases to enhance communications and improve tracking and analysis
- Follow up on multimedia offers and communication opportunities
- Manage and support the Center’s online activities — emails, appeals, cultivation, social media, PSAs
- Author press releases, Center statements, and fundraising copy, as needed
- Supervise and help coordinate communication schedule
- Assist Center staff in producing weekly e-newsletter
Essential qualities, qualitificaitons, and skills desired:
- Minimum bachelor's degree
- Four years related work and/or volunteer experience in communications, creation and tracking of media, and fundraising campaigns preferred
- Desire to work in a senior-level, highly committed position
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Dynamic and assertive personality
- Demonstrated excellence in writing
- Excellent computer, software, and database skills; Internet savvy
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy environment, strong group work skills
- Common sense, creativity, and ability to make decisions independently; self-starter
- Enthusiasm for protecting imperiled plants, animals, and wildlands
- Management experience preferred
- Background in organizing, or past experience with environmental, nonprofit, or advocacy groups preferred
Salary is commensurate with experience. The Center offers an excellent benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance and a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
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