Communications Coordinator

Position Description

TITLE: Communications Coordinator

LINE OF BUSINESS/DIVISION: Marketing and Communications

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Senior Communications Manager

NUMBER OF POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: None

LOCATION: Arlington, VA HQ

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for content development, research and team coordination across a growing Marketing and Communications Team. The Coordinator will draft talking points, journalist briefs, fact sheets, one pagers and other content. They will also conduct research to support outreach and communication strategies including media audits, social listening, press list development and landscape assessments. The Coordinator will also provide administrative support to the Marketing and Communication team.

The ideal candidate will be a communications professional who has excellent written communications skills and is exceptionally organized, a self-starter, a meticulous researcher and passionate about conservation and communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop content for the Marketing and Communications Team as directed, including drafting materials such as talking points, briefs, one pagers, press releases and social content.
• Conduct research as directed to advance strategic communication priorities for TCF including media audits, journalist research, press list development, social media audits, vendor research and other projects as directed by members of the Marketing and Communications Teams.
• Support the implementation of marketing and communication strategies through event support, securing photographers and videographers, vendor logistics, post-event follow up and other activities as directed.
• Provide operations and administrative support for the effective running of the Marketing and Communications Team, including liaising with vendors, partners, consultants and other departments across The Conservation Fund.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years’ experience in communications or related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail in oral and written communications, strong writer, proofreader.
• Creative, organized, strategic, highly motivated.
• Experience juggling multiple projects, working across departments and staff at TCF and balancing shifting priorities.
• Experience and comfort working independently and as part of a team, showing flexibility and eagerness; ability to collaborate and execute individually.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong preference for experience in Asana or similar project management tools, Muck Rack or other media tracking platforms.
• Experience working on environmental issues, including conservation, natural resource protection, sustainable forest management or related topics is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Work is performed primarily in an office setting.
• Work is sometimes performed under deadlines and quick turnarounds.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000, and the position is eligible for opportunities to earn performance-based bonus compensation. The Fund offers a highly competitive package of benefits including employer contributions for health care, paid holidays, vacation and personal/sick leave, retirement plan and more. Please note: Salary range provided is an estimate and will be evaluated on an individual basis, taking into consideration the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education. The final salary offer will be determined accordingly.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

***Please submit cover letter and resume with application***

Apply at https://www.conservationfund.org/careers

To learn more about The Conservation Fund, visit https://www.conservationfund.org.

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The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave status, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. The Fund prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.