Environmental Communications & Community Engagement Lead

Nashua River Watershed Association; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nashua River Watershed Association seeks a curious, mission-driven Communications & Community Engagement Manager to tell NRWA's story and connect residents, volunteers, and partners with the watershed.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement, you will shape communications, manage digital content, lead community outreach, and support donor stewardship across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, journalism, environmental studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit advancement, or a related field.
• Exceptional written, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work effectively while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Naturally curious, eager to learn, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging content for newsletters, email campaigns, the website, social media, blogs, print publications, and other communications.
• Translate scientific, educational, and conservation work into clear, engaging communications for a variety of audiences.
• Help steward NRWA's brand by ensuring a consistent voice, visual identity, and messaging across all communications and public-facing materials.
• Coordinate photography, video, digital and print publications, and other visual content that brings NRWA's work to life.
• Support timely advocacy communications and action alerts that encourage informed community participation.
• Maintain and enhance NRWA's website with timely, engaging content.
• Lead NRWA's digital communications by creating engaging content, building active online communities, fostering authentic audience engagement, and exploring new opportunities that expand NRWA's reach and inspire action.
• Attend programs, events, volunteer activities, and field work to discover stories, capture photography and video, and build relationships that reflect NRWA's mission and impact.
• Represent NRWA at community events, partner meetings, and outreach opportunities, serving as an enthusiastic ambassador for the organization's mission and values.
• Process gifts, memberships, acknowledgements, and donor communications using the organization's CRM.
• Maintain accurate constituent records and support data integrity within NRWA's CRM.
• Support fundraising campaigns, membership initiatives, stewardship activities, grant administration, and special events.
• Prepare reports and supporting materials for fundraising initiatives, committee meetings, and leadership.

Skills

Social media content

Online communities

Audience engagement

WordPress

CRM/Bloomerang

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Photography

Videography

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, journalism, environmental studies, or related field

Tools

WordPress

Bloomerang

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Nashua River Watershed Association seeks a curious, mission-driven Communications & Community Engagement Manager to tell NRWA's story and connect residents, volunteers, and partners with the watershed.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement, you will shape communications, manage digital content, lead community outreach, and support donor stewardship across the organization.