United States

Canada

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Preferred locations: British Columbia, CA or Washington, Oregon, Alaska

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."

The Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for the Emerald Edge program helps us meet our goals for conservation by implementing and managing integrated and strategic marketing and communications plans in partnership with program staff in the Western US and Canada Division, TNC's Climate program and the Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities team. They will also ensure marketing efforts are aligned with objectives at the division, North America region and global levels.

The Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, Emerald Edge is responsible for the management and implementation of strategic marketing programs to build awareness, engage stakeholders, influence conservation action and achieve revenue goals. They manage all aspects of specific programs and projects, including coordination with the divisional storytelling team and contractors. They work collaboratively with team members to elevate the highest marketing and communications priorities to target audiences across channels and find opportunities to coordinate for maximum impact. They identify ways to partner on high-profile events, donor engagements, partnership work, earned media outreach and strategic communications priorities.

They manage the budget and operational delivery of branding principles, whether applied internally or with external partners. They are responsible for relationships with internal partner(s) or key stakeholder group(s).

As Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for the Emerald Edge, you will:

• Design, manage and implement multiple projects by coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside the organization.

• Be accountable for achievement of business and professional development goals and objectives.

• Lead marketing initiatives through collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Assist with creation/administration of budget, evaluate results and develop corrective strategies, as needed.

• Hold responsibility and accountability for meeting strategic goals and objectives.

• Have an opportunity to act independently within specific program or project goals. Work is checked through agreement by superiors.

• Occasional travel is required for business meetings, team retreats, and/or training.

• Manages 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.

• Fosters an environment of creativity and professional growth.

• Experience and a commitment to values-based storytelling and an equity-centered approach.

• Excellent writing, presentation, communication, mediation, and negotiation skills.

• Experience supervising vendors and contractors.

• Agency experience is a plus.

• Ability to persuasively convey the mission of The Nature Conservancy's Emerald Edge program, including its emphasis on Indigenous- and community-led conservation, Natural Climate Solutions and carbon mitigation activities, to diverse groups including donors, board members, partners and the public.

• Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in relevant marketing disciplines. Cross disciplinary knowledge to support program objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage budgets.

• Commitment to and demonstrated leadership in cross-cultural and inclusive marketing and communications work, with preference for experience in Indigenous-led conservation and community relations practices.

• Experience with a wide range of marketing tactics and sub-disciplines (e.g. publications, digital, media relations, strategic communications, thought leadership).

• Experience in fundraising / donor communications.

• Availability for occasional (quarterly) required travel in the U.S. and Canada; additional travel opportunities (not required) both in the U.S. and abroad will likely be available.

• Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 8 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience supervising staff and teams.

• Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.

• Experience in project management, developing marketing strategies and measuring results.

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!

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $78,000 - $117,000 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 55834, 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.

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.

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.