The Nature Conservancy Hiring for Appalachians Communications Director (54021) at Strong City, Washington Full Time

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Description

OFFICE LOCATION

Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Location in the Appalachian Mountain range preferred. Candidates in
other East Coast locations will be considered. Remote or hybrid options
available.

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WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and
waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we
develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest
environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work
is guided by our values, which include acommitment to
diversityand
respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission
to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to
love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out ourTNC Talent
playlist on
YouTubeto
hear stories from staff or
visitGlassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work
environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging
and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only
achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects
the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent
and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take
a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in
addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please
apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC,
“you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Appalachians Communications Director implements and manages
efficient and effective communications, media and engagement plans to
help drive organizational strategy. They facilitate on-going
communication between all parts of the globally dispersed marketing
division and internal and external stakeholders and identifies
communication and media needs and opportunities. They develop and foster
relations with key stakeholders and media contacts. The Appalachians
Communcations Director manages communication strategies and program
implementation, which may include high profile or key audiences like
Board of Directors, state, and country board of trustees. They supervise
staff and manage the budget, key operational plans, and dissemination of
media information. They provide consultation, media training, coaching,
and talking points to persons serving as spokesperson(s).

The Appalachians Communications Director leads the development and
implementation of an integrated communications, marketing, and
engagement strategy to help achieve our goals through donor engagement,
facilitating conservation action, supporting policy outcomes, and
building awareness of the organization and our mission. They partner
with leaders, staff, and trustees to develop and implement marketing and
communications efforts that help achieve our top priorities. They also
integrate with and leverage the globally dispersed marketing and
communications team to extend and share ideas and resources for the
benefit of the organization and the work in the Appalachian region.

A key leadership position for the Appalachians Program, a global
priority for Nature Conservancy, the Appalachians Communications
Director is responsible for advancing a range of initiatives that
achieve conservation outcomes for habitat connectivity, climate
resilience and communities. This position drives, implements and manages
communication strat egies, plans, and projects that build internal and
external visibility, supports philanthropic goals, and advances
strategic conservation outcomes for people and the planet.

The Appalachians Communications Director implements impactful
initiatives aimed at improving internal communications, engaging media,
donor and legislative audiences, and supporting conservation outcomes
for the Program. They develop and manage the Appalachians communications
network across multiple states, are responsible for crafting key stories
and messaging, manage the brand, and develop assets that can be adapted
to localized geographies. They are responsible for developing an
audience segmented marketing and communications plan to support internal
leadership, donors and policy-makers as well as goals and go-to-market
initiatives. They are embedded with a well-rounded marking network with
the ability to access staff, talent and resources to produce content and
digital assets. They work closely with a development network, lead
fundraisers, conservation and policy staff, and other marketing
professionals to achieve conservation outcomes. They facilitate on-going
communication between all parts of the region, internal and external
stakeholders, and develop and foster relations with key stakeholders and
media contacts. The Appalachians Communications Director manages
communic