Social Media Manager and Content Creator (remote)

Arlington, VA (Remote)

$75K/yr – $85K/yrEntry Level, Mid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy that supports organizational goals, brand positioning, fundraising, and community engagement
  • Manage day-to-day posting and community management across core channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Threads, YouTube, TikTok)
  • Oversee the content strategy and posting calendars, ensuring content is timely, engaging, and aligned with major milestones, campaigns, and conservation wins
  • Monitor platform performance and algorithm trends; recommend adjustments to maximize reach and engagement
  • Collaborate with program staff, writers, and designers to translate complex conservation work into accessible, compelling stories
  • Produce high-quality, original content — including short-form videos, photos, graphics, stories, and copy
  • Provide guidance to field videographers on capturing engaging social content during site visits; light video editing of this footage to bring conservation projects to life on social
  • Develop visual concepts for posts, reels, carousels, and campaigns using brand guidelines and best practices

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience managing social media for a brand, nonprofit, or large organization
  • Proven experience creating results-driven content for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms — especially short-form video and mobile-first assets
  • Strong writing and storytelling ability, with an eye for narrative structure and clarity
  • Proficiency in social media tools (Meta Business Suite, Sprout, HubSpot, etc.)
  • Ability to translate complex environmental or technical topics into digestible, audience-friendly content
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365)
  • A commitment to conservation and the goals of The Conservation Fund

Preferred

  • Bachelor\'s degree with major coursework in marketing, communications, or related field
  • Experience working in conservation, environmental science, land management, or related fields
  • Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, or mission-driven communications
  • Baseline skills in photography, videography, and editing (Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Canva, or similar)
  • Understanding of accessibility best practices for digital content
  • Experience growing emerging platforms

Benefits

  • Employer contributions for medical, vision and dental insurance plans
  • Retirement plan discretionary company contribution
  • Company contributions to HSA account
  • Company-paid paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
  • Continuing education benefit for approved programs
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Generous paid vacation, sick and floating holidays
  • Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, Spouse and Child plans at group rates
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The Conservation Fund

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We are in the business of conservation, creating innovative solutions that drive nature-based action for climate protection, sustainable economies and vibrant communities.

Founded in 1985
Arlington, Virginia, USA
227 employees (13 in marketing)
46% recommend to a friend
48% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.7%
Direct
47.9%
Referral
5.2%
Social
1.3%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~227

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
13 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
21 years
Median Tenure
2.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$25M
Last Raise
$25M
Grant, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2024
    Grant • $25M

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