North America Conservation Communications Lead

The Nature Conservancy (All); Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Job summary

The Deputy Director of Conservation Communications, North America Region leads the creation and execution of communications strategies to support conservation and fundraising goals across the United States, Canada, Micronesia and the Caribbean. They oversee staff and coordinate with the North America Marketing and Communications Division and program units, guiding media engagement and leadership coaching.

They drive integration of conservation, policy, and climate messaging, mentor teams, manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 9 years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing staff and teams.
• Experience developing communications, media and engagement strategies and measuring results.
• Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
• Experience developing and leading complex projects or programs including financial responsibility and measuring results of strategic plans and programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, direct and manage multiple complex and various projects and initiatives, coordinating the work of other professionals, managing budget and ensuring program accountability.
• Broad management responsibility for professional staff who are responsible for key communications projects and initiatives.
• Accountable for meeting strategic goals and objectives.
• Financial responsibility includes developing and managing project/program/team budget objectives, evaluating results and developing corrective strategies as needed.
• Decisions can commit the organization’s actions and resources in a way that affects public image and have program wide impact.
• Opportunity to act independently within broad program goals. Work checked through consultation and agreement with stakeholders rather than by directives of superiors.

Skills

Staff management

Communication strategy

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree

Job description

The Deputy Director of Conservation Communications, North America Region leads the creation and execution of communications strategies to support conservation and fundraising goals across the United States, Canada, Micronesia and the Caribbean. They oversee staff and coordinate with the North America Marketing and Communications Division and program units, guiding media engagement and leadership coaching.

They drive integration of conservation, policy, and climate messaging, mentor teams, manage