Associate Director Of Marketing And Communications

Description:

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.

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:

• 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.