Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Nature Center’s annual marketing and communications plan
• Maintain and update the organization’s website (WordPress), with occasional support from outside web developers
• Manage and grow the Nature Center’s social media presence, including content creation, scheduling, analytics, and maintaining a content calendar
• Create and distribute the Nature Center’s bi-monthly e-newsletter through MailChimp or similar platform
• Analyze and report on website, email, and social media analytics to help inform marketing strategies, programming, and audience engagement
• Coordinate marketing communications and public relations efforts, including press releases, media outreach, and external communications
• Serve as a public-facing representative of the Nature Center when appropriate
• Design and coordinate advertising placements in print and digital formats
• Develop marketing collateral and promotional materials to support programs, fundraising, events, and organizational initiatives
• Submit event listings and promotional information to community partners, online calendars, and local publications, including the City of Dunwoody newsletter

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission of the Dunwoody Nature Center: inspiring a love of nature and cultivating environmental understanding and stewardship
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, nonprofit management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience managing social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and similar channels
• Proficiency with WordPress, Canva, MailChimp (or similar email marketing platforms), and Google Workspace/Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs such as Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop preferred
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a collaborative nonprofit environment
• Experience with event promotion and community engagement preferred
• Appreciation for the outdoors and willingness to learn about native ecosystems, flora, and fauna
• Professional demeanor and ability to represent the organization positively within the community

Preferred

• Experience with event promotion and community engagement
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs such as Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop

Benefits

• Healthcare reimbursement account funding
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid/work-from-home flexibility
• Collaborative, supportive, and mission-focused work environment
• Cell phone reimbursement