Responsibilities

• Assist Wild Virginia in building the organization’s influence, brand awareness, and reach. - Track and share metrics on engagement (social, emails, website). - Help increase engagement through consultation and implementation with the Executive Director and Operations Coordinator. - Attend bi-weekly staff meetings and monthly Communication Team Meetings.
• Digital Communication & Website Management - Manage social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. - Manage and update website as needed. - Improve website useability and traffic.
• Content creation - Graphic design of appeals, reports, logos, brochures, and other materials. - Work with staff and volunteers to prepare monthly blog or press release content. - Help prepare media advisories for press, as needed, for events.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in communications and/or marketing
• Experience in graphic design and website updates.
• Experience managing social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Strong storytelling skills.
• Mission-driven team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the willingness to pitch in and support colleagues.
• Flexibility, dependability, perseverance, and creativity in problem solving.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Strong computer skills (including MS Office suite, Google Docs, and Zoom).

Preferred

• Degree in Communications, Digital Design, Marketing, or a similar subject
• Experience with environmental advocacy work, conservation, and work in the nonprofit sector
• Experience writing philanthropic and development related outreach
• Experience in web design