Communications Manager (NY)

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Communications Manager (NY) manages and implements focused communication and/or marketing tactics that facilitate understanding, adoption and advancement of the organization’s goals and objectives. They will be a part of the New York Division marketing team and will report to the Associate Director.

This Communications Manager is responsible for creating and executing the strategic Internal communications for the New York Division and the communications with our Volunteer Leaders, primarily the New York Board of Trustees (Board). You will be plugged-in to all the work that’s taking place across the Division so that you can create compelling and motivating updates for the wider Division and Volunteer Leaders. You will research, write and distribute a wide variety of communication materials including but not limited to: Executive Director emails, talking points and remarks, Division-wide newsletters, Intranet updates, Volunteer Leader emails, reports and presentations, Town Hall agendas, special event flyers, strategic plans and more. You will manage a host of logistics and interconnected moving parts and pieces. You will become a trusted confidant of the New York Executive Director and New York Executive Team in order to advise them and gain approval on your work. You will serve as a partner to the entire New York Division in order to develop communications that satisfy their evolving needs.

As the Communications Manager (NY), you will have the following responsibilities:

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Coordinate and oversee the internal communications ‘task force’ to create the monthly newsletter, plan for activities throughout the year, and update the Intranet. Ensures all elements are executed without error.
• Develop agendas, remarks, and presentation for the quarterly Town Halls. Prepare spokespeople and coordinates day-of logistics.
• Develop plans to help staff be better informed, empowered and united.
• Design and execute engaging opportunities to roll-out information to the entire Division across a range of topics including conservation, fundraising and marketing updates.
• Serve on the planning committee for the All-Division retreat.
• Create special branding/look and feel for special events like retreat communications.

 

BOARD & VOLUNTEER LEADERS COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Manage the process for and lead on the creation of the presentations for all Board meetings and other supporting events (like special sessions) following specific instructions, look and feel, and design expectations.
• Lead on drafting presentation remarks by drawing on updates from colleagues throughout the New York Division and across the wider Conservancy. Revise presentation deck and remarks until final and approved
• Prepare any guest speakers ahead of meetings and coordinate the review and sign off of their content by the Executive Director
• Lead on drafting Board materials such as pre- and post-meeting updates and ad-hoc email updates
• Act as a thought partner to our Board liaison in coming up with new and improved ways to communicate with the Board and increase engagement
• Work with the Executive Director and Board liaison to identify, develop and send timely updates that should be sent to the NY Board of Trustees, Leadership Council and past Chapter Trustees, often working quickly to respond to a “moment” or event.
• Maintain the Mail Chimp email lists and databases and track engagement rates; use the data to inform future engagements.
• Identify new ways to connect with Board of Trustees and keep them engaged (e.g., LinkedIn, Board Book, etc.)
• Propose new ideas for modern communications approaches and bring forward innovative ideas and opportunities for the Executive Team to consider.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Manage and implement projects.
• Responsibility and accountability for meeting assigned project goals and objectives.
• Serve as lead on assigned projects.
• Resolve issues independently within program area.
• Opportunity to act independently within program goals.
• May work with vendors/other parties to execute projects/deliverables.
• Occasional travel is required for business meetings, team retreats, and/or training.
• Other related duties as assigned

We’re Looking for You:

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:

• Experience working directly with executive leaders including writing, editing and proofreading for an executive.·       Ability to design PPT, posters, flyers, etc. easily and beautifully in Canva or PPT.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Has a bias for action and takes initiative and anticipates questions and necessary research and next steps.
• Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline.
• Experience measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies.
• Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices.
• Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.What You’ll Bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
• Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience writing, editing, and proofreading.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!