North America Conservation Communications Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Health care benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking the Deputy Director of Conservation Communications for the North America Region. This role leads internal and external communications for the region’s conservation portfolio, coordinating across policy and climate teams and managing staff.

They will develop and implement communications strategies, cultivate donor and media relations, and oversee complex projects with financial accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 9 years related work 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 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.

Skills

Staff management

Communications strategy

Client relationships

Project leadership & budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking the Deputy Director of Conservation Communications for the North America Region. This role leads internal and external communications for the region’s conservation portfolio, coordinating across policy and climate teams and managing staff.

They will develop and implement communications strategies, cultivate donor and media relations, and oversee complex projects with financial accountability.