The Nature Conservancy
Communications Manager, Southern Deltas
The Nature Conservancy, Montpelier, Vermont, 05604
This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1189710 OFFICE LOCATION United States It is preferred that the chosen candidate lives in Southern U.S., specifically Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama. Hybrid and remote options are available. LI-Remote PDN \ WHO WE ARE The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One of TNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we\'d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, \"you\'ll join for the mission, and you\'ll stay for the people.\" \ WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER The Communications Manager, Sourthern Deltas manages and implements marketing and communications strategies. They engage TNC\'s diverse audiences, fostering support from our members and donors, as well as supporting the efforts of our conservation, development and government relations teams across a broad geographic area. The Communications Manager, Sourthern Deltas implements comprehensive marketing and communications plans in cross-promotional media (newsletters, web, social), earned media channels and for other internal and external stakeholders. They are a strong writer, and help develop speeches, key messages, articles and talking points, as needed. They research, write and distribute a wide variety of communication materials including but not limited to: op-eds, news releases, fact sheets, web articles, social media posts, newsletters, philanthropy assets and blog posts. The Communications Manager, Sourthern Deltas establishes and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. They create partnerships essential to the coordination and delivery of content and strategies. The Communications Manager, Sourthern Deltas supports the Node Lead in the fulfillment of their duties. As the Communications Manager, Sourthern Deltas, you will: Develop and execute comprehensive and connected marketing and communications plans. Work closely with TNC leadership and conservation, policy and development teams to build and implement tactics that further department and organization goals. Monitor, assess and leverage marketing and communications opportunities proactively. Work with conservation staff to identify field opportunities relevant to marketing and communications efforts. Write and edit original content for diverse audiences across multiple platforms. Manage and develop TNC social media channels and following, including growth strategy an posting schedule in collaboration with division\'s digital team. Build and maintain relationships with top media outlets in key markets across the division in collaboration with division\'s media relations team. Plan and implement earned media strategy in collaboration with colleagues to actively increase TNC\'s mindshare and thought leadership. Advise TNC leadership on potential brand and marketing partnership opportunities to increase the organization\'s visibility with target audiences. Manage marketing and communications budget, evaluate results and develop recommendations for corrective strategies as needed. Identify, contract, and manage professional, freelance and/or administrative staff. Responsibility and accountability for meeting project goals and objectives. Resolves complex issues independently within program area. Opportunity to act independently within program goals. \ WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU The ideal candidate will have all or some of these qualifications. If you don\'t have all of them, apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience: Multi-lingual skills appreciated. Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred. Public presentation, and communication sk