Responsibilities

• What We Can Achieve Together: The Associate Director of Communications, Corporate Sustainability plays a central role in crafting and executing bold, integrated communications strategies that engage senior business leaders, strengthen The Nature Conservancy’s brand, and establish the organization as a go-to authority on corporate sustainability and markets that support climate- and nature-positive outcomes.
• From global stages to digital platforms, this role turns complex science and partnerships into sharp, persuasive narratives that land with CEOs, CFOs, Chief Sustainability Officers, investors, donors, and decision-makers across corporate value chains.
• They proactively identify new opportunities to elevate TNC’s voice, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate impact.
• The Associate Director will serve as a thought partner to the Managing Director of Corporate Engagement and other leaders within the Impact Finance & Markets Division.
• Strategic Communications and Leadership - Leads the development and implementation of integrated, audience-first communications strategies and narratives that elevate TNC’s positioning with corporate and financial audiences and differentiate the organization in a rapidly evolving landscape.
• Translates complex science, financial, and corporate sustainability topics into clear, credible, compelling communications content tailored to senior business audiences, investors, donors, and other priority audiences.
• Models strong leadership in a fast-paced environment balancing strategic clarity with executional excellence.
• Thought Leadership and External Positioning - Drives TNC’s reputation as a trusted, solutions-oriented voice on corporate sustainability and climate- and nature-positive outcomes.
• Identifies opportunities to influence key conversations through executive platforms, speaking engagements, earned and paid media opportunities, and strategic thought leadership content.
• Content and Channel Strategy - Leads the development and implementation of high-quality, audience-focused content optimized for reach, engagement, and organizational priorities across various channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 8 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience in project management, developing communications, media and engagement strategies, and measuring results.Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
• Experience supervising staff and teams.

Preferred

• Strong understanding of corporate climate and sustainability commitments, targets, and frameworks (e.g.: net zero, SBTi, TNFD, etc.).
• Experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies for corporate, investor, or financial audiencesDemonstrated success positioning organizations or executives as thought leaders through strategic content, speaking engagements, events, and/or media.
• Experience managing budgets, including vendor management and expenditure tracking.
• Demonstrated fluency with various digital communications channels and formats, including websites, social media, email marketing, and other digital platforms, with the ability to leverage emerging tools and technologies to reach target audiences.
• Experience working in or with the private sector and/or nonprofits engaging corporate partners.
• Exceptional writing and editorial skills across formats.
• Ability to operate effectively in matrixed, global organizationsHigh degree of initiative, proactivity, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities with limited direction.
• Cross-cultural experience and/or experience working in global contexts appreciated.

Benefits

• health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.