Oklahoma, USA

Hybrid out of OK or NE office 2 days a week.

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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 a commitment to diversity and 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 our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

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."

The Communications Manager implements marketing and communications strategies. They engage TNC's diverse audiences, fostering support from our members and donors, as well as supporting the efforts of our conservation, development and government relations teams in NE, KS, OK, the Great Plains Division, and beyond.

The Communications Manager implements comprehensive marketing and communications plans in cross-promotional media (newsletters, web, social) and earned media channels. They are a strong writer and storyteller, and help develop speeches, key messages, articles video scripts and talking points, as needed. They research, write and distribute a wide variety of communication materials including but not limited to: op-eds, news releases, annual reports, fact sheets, web articles, social media posts, newsletters, and blog posts.

The Communications Manager establishes and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. They create partnerships essential to the coordination and delivery of content and strategies. They work in collaboration with philanthropy, government relations and conservation teams to ensure communications support and advance project objectives and strengthen TNC's brand. Project management is also a key responsibility of this position including maintaining production schedules, aggregating and incorporating edits, feedback and photo selection.

As Communications Manager, NE-KS-OK, you will:

• Implement comprehensive and connected marketing and communications plans.
• Work closely with TNC leadership and conservation, policy and development teams to build and implement tactics that further department and organization goals.
• Monitor, assess and leverage marketing and communications opportunities proactively.
• Work with conservation staff to identify field opportunities relevant to marketing and communications efforts.
• Collaborate with marketing peers to integrate divisional strategic priorities into BU communications.
• Develop and manage an annual content and editorial calendar that serves as the framework for NE, KS, OK communications efforts.
• Write and edit original content for diverse audiences across multiple platforms.
• Oversee brand messaging for NE, KS, OK while ensuring alignment with organization-wide stories.
• Build and maintain relationships with top media outlets in key markets across the state.
• Plan and implement earned media strategies to actively increase TNC's mindshare and thought leadership.
• Identify, contract, and manage professional, freelance and/or administrative staff.
• Responsibility and accountability for meeting project goals and objectives.
• Resolve complex issues independently within program areas.
• Occasional travel is required for business meetings, team retreats, and/or training.
• May manage one or more professional staff and accountable for achievement of team business and professional development goals and objectives.
• Other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have all or some of these qualifications. If you don't have all of them, apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:

• Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the NE, KS, OK markets preferred.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience developing media relations networks.
• Experience in cultivating and utilizing media relations for earned media placement.
• Experience implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies.
• Experience writing for diverse audiences including some or all of the following: donors, members, congressional leaders, board members, and the public or equivalent.
• Ability to take complex, science-driven information and translate into communications that resonate with varied audiences.
• Proven experience identifying and writing creative stories that inspire and compel audiences to engage.
• Strong project management skillset with proven ability to meet deadlines while balancing a multi-faceted workload.
• Capable of working across teams and disciplines to gain alignment.
• Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices.
• Experience utilizing social media platforms to achieve audience engagement goals.
• Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices.
• Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline.
• Experience leading or managing projects.
• Demonstrated experience in developing strategic, high-quality marketing and communications products.

• Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum 7 years' related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing client and account relationships.
• Experience implementing and managing multiple complex projects.
• Experience negotiating agreements.

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $76,000-$81,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

To apply for job ID 55935, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.