Communications Manager presso The Conservation Fund

TITLE: Communications Manager

LINE OF BUSINESS/DIVISION: Marketing and Communications

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director, Strategic Communications

NUMBER OF POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: 0

LOCATION: Arlington, VA HQ preferred.  Remote considered.

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

The Communications Manager is responsible for creating and executing compelling strategic communication strategies. The position will manage media relations and write compelling digital and print content that highlights The Conservation Fund’s dual mission of providing environmental and economic solutions. An ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in written and oral communications, a passion for storytelling, highly organized, and willing to learn and evolve strategies as the news cycle demands it.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work in partnership with program, field staff, and The Conservation Fund’s Strategic Giving team to develop communications plans that build support for The Conservation Fund’s priorities and to celebrate major conservation accomplishments, demonstrating the Fund's dual mission of environmental health and economic vitality that will resonate with funders, partners, and the media.
• Create compelling, innovative media strategies to advance the work of The Conservation Fund across a range of outlets and publications. Work collaboratively with program and field staff to elevate The Conservation Fund’s public footprint using tactics including traditional media, media-driven events, and social content.
• Assist in identifying and developing relationships with journalists and editors, including building targeted press lists for rollout strategies.
• Track and identify trends across land conservation, clean energy, and climate and develop communication and outreach strategies to drive The Conservation Fund’s solution set across the public conversations happening on these topics.
• Prepare The Conservation Fund staff and experts for events and media interviews, developing messaging, talking points, briefing documents, and other materials as required.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in public relations, journalism, marketing, communications or related field or a minimum of 3 years of experience working in media relations. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience crafting compelling strategic communication strategies or media outreach strategies. 
• Exceptional writing skills with demonstrated mastery in crafting strategic communication strategies and media outreach opportunities. 
• Excellent verbal communications skills.
• High degree of organizational skills, with ability to multi-task, prioritize, and balance shifting priorities.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work in team settings across cultures and internally within a diverse institution.

WHAT WE’D LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Experience working with issues of conservation or related topics.
• Existing relationships with media representatives and ability to build and cultivate new relationships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Work is performed primarily in an office setting.
• Work is sometimes performed under deadlines and quick turnarounds. 
• Travel estimated at 10-15%

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000, and the position is eligible for opportunities to earn performance-based bonus compensation. Please note: Salary range provided is an estimate and will be evaluated on an individual basis, taking into consideration the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education. The final salary offer will be determined accordingly.

The Fund offers a highly competitive package of benefits including:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet many but not all the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for the role, The Conservation Fund encourages you to apply.

The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave status, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. The Fund prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.