Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Job Summary & Core Responsibilities 

GALT is seeking a Communications and Outreach Coordinator to support and promote the organization’s mission, visibility, and resource goals. Working closely with the advancement team, this position plays a key role in developing clear, engaging communications and outreach efforts for internal and external stakeholders, including donors, landowners, event attendees, partners, and others.  

This is a remote position based in Alabama, Georgia, or the Chattanooga area, with occasional travel required, including some weekends and overnight trips. 

As a nonprofit, staff members often assist other departments to help accomplish our mission. The following is a non-exhaustive list of the primary duties of the position: 

• Develop, edit, and schedule regular social media posts to various platforms 
• Maintain and update GALT’s website to ensure relevant, timely information 
• Create and/or update brochures, press releases, informational packets, and other written materials 
• Support fundraising efforts, particularly communications around the Year-End Giving campaign 
• Assist with GALT’s annual magazine, The Conservationist 
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of GALT’s signage 
• Create engaging quarterly e-newsletters  
• Assist with swag inventory and other marketing materials 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in GALT’s CRM system (Little Green Light) 
• Lead and support the planning and execution of engaging in-person and virtual events 
• Ensure consistency in messaging, branding, and tone across all communications and outreach efforts 
• Other tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, preferably in natural resources, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience  
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate clearly across platforms 
• Interest in and passion for the natural world and land conservation, with the ability to communicate effectively about these topics 
• Experience managing social media platforms and creating digital content, including posts, captions, reels, and basic graphics (preferred) 
• Familiarity with communications and design tools such as Canva, InDesign, Illustrator, Mailchimp, Squarespace, Little Green Light, and/or the ability to learn new systems 
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines 
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a remote team 
• Comfortable spending time outdoors 
• Ability to travel as needed, including occasional weekend and overnight travel 
• Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and eligible for coverage under the organization’s auto policy