Responsibilities

• Develop and implement education, outreach, and communication efforts.
• Manage contracts, budgets, schedules, and financial administration.
• Oversee workload and direct tasks for communications & outreach program and staff.
• Utilize strong writing skills and ability to convey technical information to the general public.
• Develop blogs, newsletters, social media, website content, and other print and online materials.
• Develop and implement public outreach campaigns about estuary health and stewardship.
• Collaborate with staff, partners, and volunteers to develop and participate in outreach events, including beach cleanups, community science opportunities, and volunteer restoration days.
• Work with the Education Coordinator to develop and manage education programming.

Requirements

• BA/BS, coursework, or equivalent work experience in the environmental field (natural resources management, environmental science, biology, environmental communication, etc.).
• 2 to 4 years of experience in communications and outreach.
• 1 to 2 years of project management experience, including budgets, contracts, and general financial administration.
• Supervisory experience, including interns or volunteers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in basic office programs (Microsoft Office 365, Adobe).
• Experience with graphic design using programs such as Canva.

Preferred

• Experience managing and applying for grants.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations.
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Group health insurance.
• Optional Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Work from home and cell phone stipends.
• SIMPLE IRA retirement savings with employer match.
• Flexible work schedules within a casual, collaborative office environment.