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Potomac Conservancy is hiring a Director, Community & Media Relations to join our growing team. If you love nature and connecting with people who want to make positive difference in our community, Team Potomac is your place. We’re seeking a passionate champion for clean water who enjoys engaging media, the community, and key stakeholders in mission-based work. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in media relations, marketing strategies, and public outreach.
Founded in 1993, Potomac Conservancy is a nationally accredited land trust and clean water leader in the Potomac River region. We’re fighting to restore the Potomac to full health for the five million people who depend on the river for drinking water and outdoor enjoyment. Our conservation strategies improve local water quality by strengthening natural defenses against pollution and the impacts of the climate crisis. Our passionate movement of 30,000 supporters empowers us to protect streamside forests, pass water protection laws, and restore shoreline habitat.
The Director, Community & Media Relations will be integral to our goals as we embark on an ambitious strategy to restore swimmable and fishable waters to the Potomac River in the next 10 years.
Position Overview
This role offers an exciting leadership opportunity to creatively evolve and expand the organization’s public relations and outreach strategies, building off the organization’s foundation of successful conservation programs, digital content marketing, and fundraising. The position requires a balance of remote and in-person work.
This position will report to the Vice President of Communications and will work in close coordination with programmatic staff to elevate Potomac Conservancy’s profile in the Potomac River region and attract new supporters and allies in our clean water efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Media Relations (25%)
Community Relations (45%)
Brand (20%)
Additional responsibilities (10%)
Qualifications:
This position uses a variety of skills. We encourage you to apply if you think you would be a great fit, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications.
Compensation, Benefits, and Location
Desired start date: March/April 2024. The position will remain open until it is filled.
To Apply: Email a thoughtful cover letter, resume, and 2-3 relevant writing samples to Melissa Diemand (diemand@potomac.org . Please include “Director, Community & Media Relations” in the subject line. The position will remain open until filled. Applications submitted before February 29, 2024, will be given first consideration. Potomac Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.
We recognize the environmental movement has a history of excluding historically discriminated communities including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), people from working class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities that have been historically excluded from the environmental movement.
Potomac Conservancy staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This vaccine requirement applies to all staff working remotely, in a hybrid work arrangement, and on-site. Effective June 2, 2022, new hires will be required to provide proof of full vaccination with a government-approved vaccine as a condition for employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation or exceptions (medical or religious reasons) will be considered. Candidates are NOT required to state their COVID-19 vaccine status in their application.
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