Environmental Education & Communications Associate

Westmoreland Sanctuary, Inc.; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland Sanctuary, Inc. in Mount Kisco, NY seeks an Environmental Education & Communications Associate to manage grant writing, reporting, social media, email communications, and event promotion.

The role involves donor relations, outdoor work, animal care, teaching environmental education, and collaborating with staff; training provided.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in related roles.
• Self-directed learner with strong writing skills.
• Collaborative and flexible work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in a field setting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to grant writing and reporting to funders.
• Manage social media posting and audience engagement.
• Coordinate email communications with stakeholders.
• Organize and advertise educational programs and events.
• Maintain donor relations and fundraising communications.
• Engage in animal care and environmental education delivery.

Skills

Grant writing

Social media

Email comms

Donor relations

Program organization

Outdoor work

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

Environmental Education & Communications Associate Job Overview: This is a multi-faceted job that requires strong, detail-oriented writing skills. Primary duties include grant writing and reporting, social media posting, email communications, organization and advertising of educational programs and events, and donor relations. Being comfortable outdoors is a must. Additional duties include animal care, becoming familiar with the local environment, conservation work, and teaching environmental education over time (more details below). There will be job training by management.

Requirements: The position requires a self-directed learner with 1-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative and flexible work environment. They should enjoy working outdoors, possess strong attention to detail, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate must be adaptable and able to pivot quickly as priorities, schedule...