Communications Associate

Responsibilities

• Assist Communications department team members with day-to-day communications tasks including: project management, copywriting, social media support, design & layout, and website updates
• Help cultivate and grow Save the Boundary Waters’ online presence through digital engagement and social media
• Write and post website updates including action pages, events, press releases, and blog posts and breaking-news content when needed
• Assist with social media management, posting, monitoring, and creating content
• Strategize and implement new social media strategies, including YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn
• Work with Save the Boundary Waters staff on the ground to capture stories via camera or phone
• Track digital analytics
• Compile and organize visual assets (graphics, photos, etc.)
• Assist with communications-related record-keeping in our database
• Manage projects using Google Drive and Monday.com

Requirements

• Knowledge of current communication and marketing strategies and trends
• Experience using social media and digital marketing tools and strategies
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges
• Ability to manage time effectively and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced and changing environment, be flexible, and work as a team player
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and respond quickly to changing needs
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in everyday work and in fulfilling the mission of the organization
• Capable of giving and receiving honest and open feedback

Preferred

• Experience running social media campaigns
• Experience with social media and digital marketing tactics, familiarity with Meta ads, Google Ads, and Google Analytics
• Experience working with Content Management Systems (EveryAction, NGP VAN, Blackbaud, Drupal, Squarespace, Wix, or other similar systems)
• Experience working with Google Drive and Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with creative programs such as Canva and Adobe products including but not limited to: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro
• Basic video editing and interview story capturing via camera and phone
• Familiarity with the Boundary Waters, outdoor recreation industry, and surrounding communities

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan (with 3% match vesting after one year of employment)
• $565/mo. stipend for medical, vision, and dental insurance, with organization group plan options
• $2,000 annual professional development stipend
• 9 paid holidays, 18 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), which increases with time accrued at the organization
• Paid medical leave including parental leave per Minnesota’s new leave law: https://pl.mn.gov/
• Work alongside seasoned professionals on a historic national public lands campaign – Save the Boundary Waters
• Do well while doing good