Communications Manager - remote

Communications Manager

Location: Remote –US

Annapolis, MD –Hybrid

Job Details

Description

Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America’s largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.

The National Wildlife Federation believes that in order to save wildlife and ourselves, we need to ensure that everyone in America has clean air and water, safe communities, easy and equitable access to the daily benefits of nature, and protection from the ravages of climate change. These basic needs, equally necessary and urgent for all people, are foundational to bringing the conservation movement and ethos into the 21st century.

The National Wildlife Federation is looking for a Communications Manager to support its Mid-Atlantic Regional Center and the Offshore Wind Program. The position will report to the Regional Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center and directly support regional staff and the Offshore Wind Program, which operates at a national scale. This position will collaborate with the National Communications Team.

In this role you will:

• Create and implement communications plans and editorial calendars, internal and external, in support of Mid-Atlantic Regional Center programs and the Offshore Wind Program
• Develop and execute strategic communications campaigns that support NWFs programs and policy priorities
• Build relationships with media contacts, actively pitch stories, draft and disseminate regional press releases, opinion media, and other content, and organize press events
• Reinvigorate and create regular content for social media channels, blog, regional web site and intranet site
• Collaborate with Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy to produce stories/content to support fundraising efforts, including the regional newsletter
• Lead efforts to meet the Offshore Wind Programs communications deliverables for new and ongoing conservation campaigns
• Support program staff in the development of promotional materials/collateral for meetings and events
• Develop strategy and provide day-of communications support for events and projects
• Provide technical assistance and support to project partners as appropriate
• Collaborate on the development and submission of grant proposals and reports as needed
• Work with the National Communications Team, regional teams, and others to oversee contractors and interns as needed

  Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and oral communications skills, including strong attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility
  • Strong commitment to and understanding of equity and environmental justice demonstrated through professional and/or lived experience
  • Demonstrated experience in media relations, writing and content creation, and engagement with media preferred
  • Able to work independently and cooperatively;ability to accomplish projects with little supervision
  • Good multi-tasking and time management skills;ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to meet unanticipated needs
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.

    The candidate should have an interest in marketing communications within the conservation field and must be someone who can manage multiple projects, work well with others, take initiative, and contribute to a culture of quality, innovation, and passion. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude.

    NWF Values:

    Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:

    • Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
    • Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
    • Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
    • Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
    • Being dedicated to advancing NWFs internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work;and
    • Passion for and commitment to NWF’s mission

      Travel Requirements:

      This position may require some weekend and after-hours work, with occasional travel.

      Location and Work Mode:

      The location of this position is flexible within the region, with a strong preference for proximity to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center office in Annapolis, MD. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office, in a hybrid manner, or completely remotely, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process.

      Physical Requirements of the Job:

      Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods;reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s);dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example, using a keyboard;communication skills using the spoken word;ability to see and hear within normal parameters;ability to move about the workspace. The position requires mobility, including moving materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

      Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

      Please Note:

      This job description sets forth the jobs principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements;it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word may, the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

      Compensation and Benefits:

      The salary range for this position is $72,000 –$80,000, commensurate with experience.

      We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits, and by Forbes as one of Americas best small employers! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.

      We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:

      • Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual based on a full-time schedule, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member including pets), and 11 holidays
      • We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
      • Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
      • Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
      • Therapist available at no cost
      • Pet insurance and discount perk program
      • Annual wellbeing allowance

        In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:

        • Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
        • Annual year end retirement contribution
        • Tuition Reimbursement
        • Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
        • Pet adoption stipend
        • Student Loan management