Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated, organization-wide communications strategy to broaden awareness and strengthen Elkhorn Slough’s identity across key audiences.
• Support executive and board leadership in cultivating and enhancing meaningful relationships with targeted external audiences, including media, public officials, and key influencers.
• Regularly convene staff involved in communications and content production to identify opportunities, develop potential content, and coordinate workflow.
• Develop and manage an organization-wide communications calendar to coordinate content, campaigns, events, publications, and other communications across programs and channels.
• Collaborate with program leads to understand their respective focus areas and effectively communicate their work to the community and key audiences.
• Identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the organization. Work with staff to recognize internal and external communications opportunities.
• Communicate and coordinate with ESF’s partner organizations at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.
• Prepare regular reports for leadership and the Communications team on the effectiveness of communications strategies.
• Promote events (e.g., hikes, lectures, fundraisers, Nature Fiesta, etc.) to engage community members and amplify the organization’s work.
• Ensure content is accessible, inclusive, and aligned with the organization’s tone and values.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Successful completion of a background check
• Occasional weekend work as needed, with ample notice provided by supervisor
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the judgment and diplomacy to work effectively across programs, organizational partners, media, and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and compellingly to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with design and visual-content tools, such as Adobe InDesign, as well as photo and video editing.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communications strategies across multiple audiences and channels, including media relations and earned media.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines and coordinate work across the organization.
• Experience managing digital communications platforms, including websites, email marketing, and social media; familiarity with communications analytics and using data to assess effectiveness.

Benefits

• Elkhorn Slough Foundation offers employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits, and life insurance. In addition, we offer TIAA 403(b) retirement plan benefits with a 5% employer contribution for participating employees, a flexible health spending account, paid holidays and sick time, and two weeks’ paid vacation.