Communications & Social Media Coordinator

Communications & Social Media Coordinator

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 Communications Coordinator implements tactics in approved communication and/or media strategies by providing general administrative and programmatic support to department/team unit. They are responsible for developing, maintaining, and distributing relevant communication and/or media materials. They maintain media contacts, write news releases, and respond to media requests and inquiries. They make recommendations for new audience targets and conservation messages. They track results of program initiatives and reports findings to program managers. They help facilitate and coordinate on-going communication between all parts of the globally dispersed marketing division, internal and external stakeholders.

We’re Looking for You:

The Communications & Social Media Coordinator will focus on the development and execution of internal and external facing social media content and other additional communications needs in support of the Chief Conservation Office.

This is a term-limited position which reports to the Communications and Project Manager of the Chief Conservation Office. This position is a short-term, part-time lasting six months and ~20 hours a week with no offered benefits. Salary is $20/hr.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Develop Chief Conservation Officers voice on internal and external social media channels
• Create a monthly content calendar with various forms of media including to execute, manage and monitor analytics for understanding where to improve and develop.
• Set KPIs around engagement goals and track progress against them on a monthly basis.  
  • External channels – Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube - Share TNC conservation stories and content, environmental/conservation news from science-based/reliable sources, personal stories, etc. Grow followers, listen & engage with replies and amplify the work of peers and thought leaders to boost Chief Conservation Officer’s visibility.
  • Internal Channels – Microsoft Stream, Workplace, Zoom, Intranet site, monthly internal emails, and potentially Chief Conservation Officer blog
• Provide communication support to various Chief Conservation Office needs, as needed, including:
  • Back-end support on Virtual Office Hours
  • Initial outreach for communications
  • Content/video programming and editing support
• Manages storage and distribution of media/communication materials.
• Duties are performed under general supervision and established guidelines.
• Opportunity to act independently on assigned tasks and projects.
• May work with other parties to execute deliverables.

In lieu of a standard cover letter, we ask that you answer the following questions.

1.           Why are you interested in this position?

2.           Why are you interested in an opportunity at The Nature Conservancy?

3.           What excites you about social media?

4.           This position is short-term, part-time lasting six months and ~20 hours a week with no offered benefits. Please share why this position suits your life and career?

What You’ll Bring:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or have a Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum 2 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience writing and/or editing publications and related materials. Social and digital media management experience including planning, promoting, and analysis.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
• Experience with marketing/communications content development.
• Experience with a social media management tool preferred (e.g. Khoros, Hootsuite).
• Excellent writing, presentation, communication skills.
• Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices.
• Familiarity and some application of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline.
• Experience providing customer service for client relationships.

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!

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

In the event of a personal move to a location where you do not have valid work authorization or where TNC is not registered to operate, it will be considered a resignation of employment. In that case, you agree to give thirty (30) days written notice of resignation for these reasons.

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

Our Competencies:

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 cultures. 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 orientations, gender identities, 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