Responsibilities

• Serve as SNPT's primary communications ambassador — managing media relationships, earned media strategy, and crisis communications
• Partner with the Executive Director on government affairs outreach, policy analysis, and stakeholder-ready advocacy materials
• Lead community and stakeholder outreach with gateway communities, tourism, and civic partners
• Develop and execute SNPT's annual communications strategy across print, digital, email, website, and social
• Co-lead the 20th Anniversary communications strategy alongside the Director of Development
• Serve as a thought partner to SNPT leadership team and write speeches, op-eds, testimony, and remarks for the Executive Director
• Supervise the Communications Manager and manage outside vendors and consultants

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in communications, public affairs, or external relations, with demonstrated leadership responsibility
• Proven track record in media relations, including earned media strategy
• Experience with successful campaigns across digital, print, and social channels, with an emphasis on digital strategy and fluency in AI-assisted content tools
• Exceptional writing and editing skills — from social copy to executive speeches to policy briefs
• Strong track record of crafting compelling narratives with proven outcomes that resonate with donors, members, and the public
• Experience tracking and interpreting metrics (email, social, web) to inform strategy and report to leadership and the board
• Experience working with executive leadership, board members, elected officials, and high-level donors in sensitive, high-visibility settings
• Comfort working in a small, agile nonprofit environment
• Experience supervising staff and managing external vendors or agencies

Preferred

• Background in conservation, public lands, or federal agency communications
• Experience in government/legislative affairs, ideally at the federal or state level
• Familiarity with the National Park Service, National Park Foundation, or park nonprofit ecosystem
• Existing media relationships covering conservation, outdoor recreation, or environmental policy
• Experience supporting major gift campaigns or organizational milestones

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage, 4 weeks PTO, up to 4% retirement match, paid professional development, a flexible work environment, and a park pass.