Communications Manager - Remote

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER- REMOTE

Fully remote, full-time (32-hour, 4-day work week) position

Island Conservation (IC) seeks a Communications Manager to support internal clients and external partners in developing and implementing strategic communication strategies, including asset development, branding, messaging consistency, content development, and writing support, among other responsibilities. We are looking for a Communications Manager who is comfortable working with a highly productive, multicultural team of conservation professionals distributed in multiple time zones around the world and focused on collaborating with island communities to restore island-marine ecosystems to prevent the extinction of highly vulnerable island species and make those systems more resilient to other stressors such as a changing climate.

This position reports to the Strategic Communications Director and serves as part of the Philanthropy and Communications team. The position is entirely remote, with an expectation to travel occasionally (e.g., once a year at a minimum, most likely to the California Bay Area). International, fully remote applicants are encouraged to apply, especially those from small island developing states (SIDS), developing nations with islands, or other partner countries or regions that would benefit from Island Conservation partnerships.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop content and manage the production of email newsletters, long-form articles, blog posts, and copy for marketing products.
• First point of contact for IC’s internal Communication Toolkit (templates for communications strategies, blog posts, fact sheets/web pages, etc.)
• Translate complex data into accessible information for communication pieces.
• Support IC’s Philanthropy and Conservation Teams with strategic communications and products.
• Conceptualize and execute marketing campaigns and support the production of associated resources.
• Social media post development, messaging, management, and engagement
• Support, advise and mentor Conservation Team staff with strategic communications tailored to their regions and countries and coordinate communications partnerships with the project and institutional partners
• Website management and content creation forwww.islandconservation.org and https://jointheiocc.org/
• Develop, maintain, expand, and nurture IC’s digital and print communications ecosystem.
• Create the organization’s annual impact report (e.g., https://www.islandconservation.org/annual-report/)
• Project management—manage communications projects and initiatives from start to finish
• Develop and pitch media releases and manage media relations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with newsletter management systems (preferably MailChimp)
• Demonstrated aptitude to learn new software systems and tools
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience
• Ability to interpret web and social media analytics and apply data-driven decision making
• A team player with strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proven experience in content creation for digital marketing, social media, and publications
• Proven experience writing, editing, and proofreading
• Ability to create simple, compelling designs that meet brand guidelines using Canva
• Experience in brand development and marketing
• Experience with website content management (CMS) systems (preferably WordPress)
• Proficiency with design and branding tools (preferably Canva and Adobe Creative Suite)
• Experience with or aptitude for managing media relations, pitching stories, and securing earned media
• High emotional intelligence (EQ), multicultural literacy, appreciation and respect for equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice
• Ability to take the initiative, manage and lead projects with minimal oversight
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating communications strategies to achieve specific objectives
• BS or BA, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or another relevant field
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Nonprofit experience preferred
• Experience in photography and video production
• Experience with search engine optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
• Working knowledge/experience in communications related to biodiversity conservation, ocean conservation, climate resiliency/adaptation/mitigation, and other UN sustainable development goals (SDGs)
• Graphic design experience
• Donor communications and fundraising experience
• Representative of the island communities that we support
• Fluency in Spanish, French, or other pertinent languages
• Passionate about meaning-driven work for the environment

COMPENSATION

Island Conservation is an equal opportunity employer and offers a salary and benefits package competitive with other international not-for-profit conservation organizations. The salary range for this position ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 plus a full benefits package, including insurance and retirement, depending on experience and remote office location cost of living index. Island Conservation is in the middle of a 12-month pilot for a 32-hour, 4-day work week. Western hemisphere employees work Monday – Thursday. Our teammates in New Zealand and Palau work Tuesday-Friday.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Qualified candidates should apply to [email protected]; applications should include 1) a cover letter (including desired compensation, remote office location(s), 2) a resume, and 3) a portfolio of communications products and collateral that demonstrates your abilities to fulfill the roles and responsibilities outlined herein.
• Applicants who fail to follow these guidelines will not be considered.
• Applications will be screened on a rolling basis commencing one week from the date of posting
• Candidates advancing past initial screening and interviews may be asked to complete a writing assignment and submit additional writing samples
• Only principals should apply; recruiters, please do not contact; please, no phone calls about this job; Please do not contact job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests
• The position will remain open and posted here until filled

ISLAND CONSERVATION is the world’s only international nonprofit conservation organization dedicated solely to preventing extinctions on islands through community-based island restoration and rewilding partnerships. To date, Island Conservation has successfully intervened on 100s of islands to restore them and, in doing so, has protected at least 1296 populations of 499 species. Island Conservation is a California- and United States-based 501(c)three charitable organization that works globally, with strategic international and local partnerships in all regions to help achieve conservation goals.

Island Conservation is committed to a holistic island-marine ecosystem restoration method that combines efforts to improve community livelihoods, manage invasive species, and reintroduce native species. As such, our unique and ambitious approaches have evolved to focus first on community-based conservation, empowering local partners, and supporting overall sustainable development.

Equal opportunity employer.