| Description |
| | The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. | | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | | The primary responsibility of the Philanthropy Communications Specialist is to develop philanthropy and communication materials in support of private fundraising activities for the Latin American Region (LAR). S/he develops a full array of donor materials for US and in-region donors, such as proposals, reports, grants, donor cultivation and stewardship communications, information for volunteer leaders, and materials for donor trips and events. S/he serves as the local point of contact for flow of content from the operating unit to the Conservancy’s US based philanthropy staff. The Communications Specialist works closely with LAR marketing staff to ensure consistency of materials and messages.
The Communications Specialist must also work with the operating unit’s conservation staff to fully understand and articulate the region’s conservation challenges, goals, actions and outcomes for communications and fundraising needs. S/he is responsible for synthesizing complex technical program information and data for use in fundraising. S/he may attend conservation meetings to facilitate content gathering and programmatic knowledge. The Communications Specialist will also be responsible for fact-checking fundraising materials and donor/volunteer communications. Approximately 80% of the Communications Specialist’s time will be spent on US-fundraising and 20% in-region fundraising.
Although this position reports to the Conservation Program, it is also part of LAR’s philanthropy, marketing and communications team and as such will be expected to participate in team meetings, training's and calls. The Philanthropy Communications Specialist also works closely with the Worldwide Office Campaign Team.
Other key internal partners include: LAR conservation staff, chapter and WO-based philanthropy staff, and LAR Marketing staff | | BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | | • Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications or related field and at least 2 years of related work experience or equivalent combination.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese required.
• Experience in grant/proposal writing, researching and editing is required.
• Experience translating documents from one language to another.
• Experience editing and/or proofreading.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office suite of software applications. | | ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION | | KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications or related field and at least 2 years of related work experience or equivalent combination.
• Proven experience in grant/proposal writing, researching and editing is required.
• Strong writing, organizational and proofreading skills. Attention to detail a must.
• Superior written and oral communication skills in English; native English highly preferred.
• Excellent conversational and written Spanish or Portuguese required. Ability to translate documents between one language (Spanish or Portuguese to and from English) and another.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, practices and proposal writing preferred.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Ability & willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed.
• Ability to coordinate/manage processes and projects that require participation and contribution from staff for which the Specialist has no direct supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in MS Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data. Ability to use advanced computer functions for purposes of document formatting and researching content, including navigating the Internet.
• Personal passion for preserving and protecting the natural world with a belief in the mission, principles, and values of The Nature Conservancy’s global approach to conservation.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Ability to coordinate projects with many variables, set and meet realistic deadlines, and manage a timeline.
• Ability to adapt or modify processes and develop solutions in response to changing circumstances.
• Ability to interpret guidelines and analyze factual information.
• Duties may require non-routine analysis, research, and follow through.
• Ability to organize and manage diverse activities and to set priorities under pressure.
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
• Duties are performed under general supervision and established guidelines.
• Demonstrates common sense, flexibility and teamwork with ability to exercise independent judgment
• Opportunity to act independently on assigned tasks. Refers difficult questions and unusual problems to supervisor.
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT –FINANCIAL & SUPERVISORY:
• Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to complete projects, and negotiating and contracting with vendors.
• May supervise volunteers, interns, and/or temporary staff with opportunity for growth in management responsibility.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
• Ability to communicate a compelling and inspired vision in written and presentation materials. Formulate and clearly communicate ideas to others.
• Ability to persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups including donors, members, board members, and others.
• Support solicitation efforts through clear written communications, including proposal writing and other written materials.
• Solid communication and presentation skills. Leverages constructive and effective relationships inside and outside the Conservancy.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or physical strain. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.
• Work is performed in a typical office setting with potential for occasional travel. | | BENEFITS | | The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. | | HOW TO APPLY | | Please submit resume and cover letter as one document no later than July 24, 2009.
Visit www.nature.org/careers/, click View Positions and search for this listing by the position title and/or location. All resumes (CVs) and cover letters must be submitted through The Nature Conservancy’s online application system. Please attach them to your application as one document.
If you are having technical problems with the site or application process, contact applyhelp@tnc.org and include job opening ID. Note: Please do not send questions related to specific positions to this e-mail address as they will not be able to be answered.
All sections of online application must be completed (e.g. work experience, education and language skills, even if information is included in resume), to be considered for a position |
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