Internal Communications and Employee Engagement Specialist

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 Internal Communications and Employee Engagement (IC&EE) Specialist leads, manages, and executes internal communications and employee engagement strategies and tactics for The Nature Conservancy’s 300+ staff Marketing and Communications (MAC) business unit, and on behalf of the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.

The IC&EE Specialist is responsible for ensuring that MAC staff are informed about and engaged in the MAC strategy and priorities, as well as the key priorities of The Nature Conservancy. They lead the strategic development and tactical execution of the internal communications and employee engagement strategy and annual plans. This includes but is not limited to: developing the annual plan, informed by strategic goals, for All Staff meetings and sessions; planning, coordinating with multiple colleagues, and reviewing or creating presentation materials for all staff meetings and sessions; writing, coordinating inputs for, and publishing the monthly all staff newsletter; coordinating programming and communications for large and complex in-person and virtual all-staff conferences, gatherings, or events; creating well-designed presentations or other visual communications; and owning and actively managing the MAC intranet site.

They are responsible for internal communications from the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO). In this capacity they exhibit excellent writing with experience writing written communications and talking points on behalf of an executive, and the ability to learn and write in the voice of the CMCO and/or other executives. They develop and maintain expertise related to MAC and TNC subject matter priorities and are confident and comfortable interacting with executive-level leadership.

They use data to drive decision-making related to internal communications and employee engagement, and to create digestible reports for various audiences.

As the Internal Communications and Employee Engagement Specialist, you will:

• Own and execute annual internal communications and employee engagement strategy, plan, and tactics for the MAC business unit.
• Develop and execute annual plans for all staff meetings, including determining topic areas based on strategic goals, planning in coordination with multiple colleagues, and reviewing or creating presentation materials.
• Coordinate, write, and publish MAC monthly newsletter and other all-staff internal communications.
• Coordinate programming and write and send communications for large and complex all-staff conferences or gatherings.
• Develop written and well-designed visual internal communications materials in support of the MAC business unit, the MAC Business Strategy & Operations team, and the leadership within the MAC business unit.
• Research, plan, and execute creative and engaging virtual and/or hybrid events and other opportunities for employees to engage with each other, build rapport, and have fun.
• Own and manage the strategy and content of the MAC intranet site.
• Develop strategic goals and guiding principles for CMCO communications.
• Develop written and visual internal communications materials on behalf of the CMCO; including writing in the voice of the CMCO for written or verbal communications.
• Use data to drive decision-making and to create reports for various audiences.
• Develop and maintain expertise related to MAC and TNC subject matter priorities.
• Confident and comfortable interactive with executive level leadership.
• Opportunity to act independently within program goals.
• May work with vendors/other parties to execute projects/deliverables.
• Resolve issues independently within program area.
• Responsibility and accountability for meeting assigned project goals and objectives.
• Some occasional travel may be required.
• 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:

• Demonstrated experience in a communications role.
• Experience implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred; Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
• Excellent writing skills and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience and/or multi-lingual skills.
• Experience with, interest in, and understanding of visual communications; experience creating well-designed presentations or other visual-forward materials.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.
• Experience with or interest in employee engagement strategies.
• Experience and/or comfort with working with executive level staff.
• Interest in the role of internal communications and employee engagement in building strong organizational culture.
• Driven self-starter, comfort working independently and collaboratively.
• Experience implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies.
• Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in internal communications and/or employee engagement.
• Experience leading or managing projects.
• Interest in conservation.

This position is open to where TNC operates globally, but work hours must be within 1-2 hours of US EST time zone. Up to 25% travel.

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!