COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, TEXAS COAST AND WATER PROGRAM
Company: National Wildlife Federation Headquarters
Location: Austin
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into
America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation
organization with 52 state and territorial affiliates and more than
seven million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers,
gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor
enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National
Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife
thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission
through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring
habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting
children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and
addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. The
Federation is committed to inspiring all people around our shared
love of nature and wildlife by creating a welcoming and inclusive
community representative of all Americans. Texas Living Waters
(TLW) is an NWF-led collaborative effort with other organizations
working together to improve Texas' management and use of water to
ensure that sufficient freshwater is available to support abundant
fish and wildlife and thriving communities. To support Texas Living
Waters and NWF's broader Texas Coast and Water Program, we are
seeking a Communications Manager to join our team. The
Communications Manager will serve as a strategic thought leader on
NWF's Texas Coast and Water team. Your primary responsibility will
be to develop, support, and implement a robust communications
program to cultivate, engage, and mobilize a wide range of partners
and allies to support the strategic goals and aims of NWF's Texas
Coast and Water Program, including Texas Living Waters (TLW) with
outside partners. Areas of focus for those goals include equitable
water policy and planning for all Texans, water conservation,
freshwater inflows for healthy bays and estuaries, nature-based
solutions to water-related hazards, and more. The Communications
Manager will report to the Senior Director of the Texas Coast and
Water Program. In this role you will: Develop, Implement, and
Maintain a Communications Strategy (40%):
- Develop, manage, and track all aspects of the Texas Coast and
Water Program's and TLW's communication strategy in collaboration
with TLW organizations, other partners, and external
consultants
- Identify opportunities to highlight activities of the Texas
Coast and Water Program and TLW through multiple platforms
- Develop and be responsible for grant-specific communications
strategies and reporting
- Support external communications across multiple mediums,
including written, graphic, photo and video, to promote and support
the Texas Coast and Water Program and TLW
- Craft, implement, and maintain quality control of TLW's key
messages, brand, and image
- Lead the development of an annual impact report for TLW funders
and supporters Produce Content for Texas Coast and Water and TLW
audiences (25%):
- Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all
print and electronic materials including, but not limited to,
newsletters, annual reports, brochures, social media, and web
content
- Create promotional materials for the Texas Coast and Water
Program and TLW initiatives (ex: factsheets and issue briefs)
- Provide writing and presentation assistance to team as
necessary
- Manage contracts with English to Spanish translation services
as needed Cultivate and Maintain Press, Media and Partner Relations
(25%):
- Cultivate and sustain relationships with members of the media
(includes print, tv, radio, and online platforms)
- Elevate the team's expertise to the media on issues within our
strategic goals
- Manage press relations through press inquiries and pitching
stories, and by promptly responding to media requests
- Assist in op-ed and other persuasive writing for placement in
newspapers, magazines, and other forms of online and written news
media.
- Look for and pursue opportunities to tell our story and elevate
our issues through various media platforms (news, social media,
podcasts, partnerships)
- Work closely with NWF's national communications team for
general coordination and organize direct support on outreach to
Spanish-speaking outlets
- Coordinate with NWF's South Central communications team for
general coordination, outreach, and engagement to the region
- Assist in maintaining donor communication processes as
necessary Design and Manage Web and Digital Platforms (10%):
- Effectively communicate our work and impact by updating the TWL
website and maintaining it as an inviting and interactive
platform
- Help staff generate blogs, reports, and general information
related to each issue area that can be featured on the TLW
website
- Perform regular site maintenance and troubleshooting
- Manage social media platform and strategically communicate
about our work and priorities in real time
- Track and measure the level of engagement on the web and social
media platforms
- Manage contracts with web consultants on the above tasks as
necessary Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (Communications
and/or Environmental Studies preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in communications or related positions,
such as print communications, social media management, science
communication, earned media, digital presence, visual
communications, website content creation, event promotion, or
stakeholder engagement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability
to flex communication and present to diverse audiences,
specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse
communities
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Strong copy editor with an eye for detail
- Proficiency with PC-based software including Microsoft Office,
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Creativity, flexibility, and ability to handle multiple tasks
at once and meet deadlines
- Self-starter, independent thinker, creative problem solver, and
team player Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with a variety of writing styles in multiple formats
such as digital media, white papers, and press releases
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial,
ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Demonstrated graphics design and website design experience
- Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) NWF Values: Your actions are
expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife
Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity,
and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
- Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those
most marginalized;
- Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills
to work and interpersonal interactions;
- Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach
in policy priorities, program development and partner
engagement;
- Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team
members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact
them;
- Being dedicated to advancing NWF's internal equity
transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate
equity into their work; and
- Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission Physical
Requirements of the Job: Remaining in a normal seated or standing
position for extended periods; reaching and grasping by extending
hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers,
for example, using a keyboard; communication skills using the
spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters;
ability to move about the workspace. The position requires
mobility, including moving materials weighing up to several pounds
(such as a laptop computer or tablet). Persons with disabilities
may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with
reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation
will be evaluated on an individual basis. Please Note: This job
description sets forth the job's principal duties,
responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as
an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word
"may," the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above
are "essential functions" of the job, as defined by the Americans
with Disabilities Act. Travel Requirements: There will be
occasional local and statewide travel. You must have a valid
driver's license. There may be occasional travel outside of the
state as needed for relevant organizational meetings. Location and
Work Mode: This position is based out of our South Central Regional
Center (SCRC) in Austin, TX, and applicants must be within driving
distance of Austin. The National Wildlife Federation is committed
to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic
community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may
work in the office or in a hybrid manner to be decided jointly with
their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process. For
more information on Work Modes, please review the benefits section
of our careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers
Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is
$72,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience. We are proud of
our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best
Benefits, and by Forbes as one of America's best small employers!
We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with
flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and
personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work
schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored
and fueled through the day and week. We offer these supports to
help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
- Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual,
unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual,
emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself,
a partner, or family member - including pets), and 10
holidays.
- We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to
January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection,
rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
- Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
- Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options - all
outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
- Therapist available at no cost
- Pet insurance and discount perk program
- Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer
the following supports to your personal finances:
- Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
- Annual year end retirement contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
- Pet adoption stipend
- Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more
about National Wildlife Federation's benefits package at
https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers. Application: Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a
cover letter and resume. We strive to increase diversity, equity,
inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with
our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and
people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train
compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed,
national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and
status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental
disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or
prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other
characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local
law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants
are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation's
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and
talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore
our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your
experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that
translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills
combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of
excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to
apply to our positions. To be eligible for this role you must be a
U.S. citizen or have valid work authorization to work in the U.S.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the
application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org
or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check
will be conducted.
Keywords: National Wildlife Federation Headquarters, Georgetown , COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, TEXAS COAST AND WATER PROGRAM, Executive , Austin, Texas
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