Responsibilities

• Lead Communications & Storytelling
• - Develop compelling stories from across the Society’s restoration, education, advocacy, science, and community work.
• - Lead and edit publications, web stories, newsletters, policy campaign materials, and other external communications.
• - Develop messaging for major projects, campaigns, events, and organizational priorities.
• - Support media relations and help manage other priority external communications in coordination with the Executive Director.
• Own Content & Creative Production
• - Lead Society publications from planning through writing, editing, design, and distribution.
• - Manage the editorial calendar and keep communications projects moving on schedule.
• - Guide social media strategy, content, and creative direction.
• - Track basic website, email, social media, publication, and campaign performance and use those insights to strengthen future communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent writing/editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong creative and visual instincts.
• Demonstrated project-management and organizational skills.
• Experience managing communications projects from concept through completion.
• Experience with digital content, social media, videography, publications, or related communications channels.
• Proficiency with Canva and working knowledge of relevant Adobe Creative Cloud applications or comparable design tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams while taking ownership of assignments and deadlines.
• Someone creative, collaborative, motivated, organized, and ready for greater responsibility and opportunities for leadership.

Preferred

• Experience with photography, video, websites, email marketing, media relations, fundraising communications, or environmental issues
• Enjoys capturing compelling visuals along the shore, on the water, and at press conferences.
• Experience supervising staff, interns, freelancers, or cross-functional projects.
• Experience developing or directing photography and video content.
• Experience with media relations, advocacy communications, fundraising communications, or environmental issues.

Benefits

• Plus a competitive benefits package that includes medical, paid leave and holidays, and professional development support.