Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana

The communications senior coordinator will support CRCL’s communication and public relations activities. The communications senior coordinator will play a central role in planning and hosting the 2025 State of the Coast conference, the largest gathering of its kind in Louisiana. Secondarily, as a member of the communications team, the coordinator will help create content for and manage the organization’s website and social media; contribute to marketing and development campaigns; help generate digital and print products, including newsletters; and track and analyze data to inform communication activities. The coordinator will also be a member of the communications team of Restore the Mississippi River Delta, a five-organization campaign that includes CRCL. The strongest candidates will bring creativity as well as strong organization skills. The communications senior coordinator will work closely with the executive director, partner organizations and other staff members in planning and executing the State of the Coast conference, focusing largely on the conference logistics and framework. This conference will be held over three days starting in late May of 2025. The coordinator will work with colleagues, contractors, partners and participants to ensure the conference is useful, engaging, effective and well organized, with communications planning, graphic design, website and app development and overall workflow coordination as the primary focuses.  The communications senior coordinator will work with the communications director to shape content that shares the work of the organization and other relevant information to CRCL supporters. The coordinator should have experience with writing external-facing communications, with social media platforms, with content management systems such as WordPress and software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere and Canva. The Communications Department connects to all other departments within the organization, as well as with the public. The communications senior coordinator should be familiar with Asana and other workflow platforms to coordinate events, graphics, etc. Familiarity with coastal restoration is important. The position will report to the director of communications.  Responsibilities Coordinate planning of the 2025 State of the Coast conference with event consultants, CRCL staff, Serve Louisiana partners, the Program Committee and others.  Manage project coordination, communications planning, graphic design and website and app development for the State of the Coast conference.  Create digital content, including video content, for the organization’s websites: crcl.org, stateofthecoast.org and centralwetlands.org. Create content for and design printed materials (flyers, pamphlets, etc.); create social media, eblast and newsletter content and manage content across platforms. Track and analyze data to evaluate the reach of CRCL communications via newsletters, websites, social media. Manage information, including documents, images, graphics and video, in internal databases. Work with development and other staff to establish and strengthen visual identity for organization and conference.  Support the application of DEIJ principles internally and externally to increase collaboration with and participation of communities underrepresented in our coastal work.  Support the communications team to advance the mission and strategic plan of CRCL. Qualifications Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills  Ability to think strategically and prioritize activities to achieve maximum effectiveness in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail Content creation experience Digital and print design experience Website management and design experience Experience managing or curating professional social media accounts Experience using metrics to track performance Conference program development experience Nonprofit experience An energetic, positive presence Knowledge of Louisiana’s coastal issues and communities Dedication and commitment to CRCL’s mission Salary: Commensurate with experience. Expected salary range: $40,000 - $60,000. Generous insurance and retirement benefits. Generous leave policy including parental leave. Location: New Orleans. Up to three days a week in person and virtual.   How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for references to isabella.donnell@crcl.org with communications senior coordinator in the subject line. Closing Date: April 21, 2024  Please visit  https://www.crcl.org/employment-opportunities/  to learn more 

The ADVOCACY DIRECTOR will engage with local, state and federal partners to advance coastal restoration. The Advocacy Director will report directly to the Executive Director and will operate as a senior strategic leader in the pursuit of CRCL’s mission. They will work closely with coalition partners at Restore the Mississippi River Delta on a coordinated effort to advance large-scale ecosystem restoration. This is a tremendous opportunity for the successful candidate to join a well-respected, high-impact organization working to restore a globally significant ecosystem.   Responsibilities The Advocacy Director has the following responsibilities, working in close partnership with the Executive Director, staff and the Board of Directors: Develop and advance CRCL’s policy positions and priorities for coastal restoration and protection programs, projects, funding and timelines. Manage strategic coalitions and relationships with industry, regulators, policymakers, legislators, legislative staff, opinion leaders, community groups and other environment NGOs. Collaborate with Restore the Mississippi River Delta (MRD) coalition partners: National Audubon Society, Environmental Defense Fund, National Wildlife Federation and Pontchartrain Conservancy. Represent CRCL at public meetings, press conferences and outreach events. Serve as lead liaison to CRCL’s Board of Directors Policy Committee. Plan and mobilize the engagement of the Board of Directors, Coastal Advisory Council, community partners, volunteers and other coastal wetlands voices in support of restoration projects and policies.   Write public comments on behalf of CRCL and the MRD on important policy and permit decisions. Plan and lead Coastal Issues Forum series to engage political candidates on coastal and water management issues. Manage one or more staff positions focused on advocacy and outreach. Collaborate with the CRCL communications team to communicate relevant information and recommendations to technical and nontechnical audiences through media interviews, press releases, blogs, presentations and action alerts. Assist in grant development and management and organizational strategy development and evaluation. Advise and support CRCL events including the State of the Coast conference, Stewardship Awards, workshops, field trips and on-the-ground restoration projects. Qualifications Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience in law, policy, economics, political science, public administration, natural resource management or related field. Demonstrated ability to work with state and federal agencies and elected officials. Knowledgeable about Louisiana’s coastal restoration and protection programs and projects. Ability to effectively communicate technical and complex information for nontechnical audiences. Superb oral and written communication skills. Proven time and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects. Ability to work independently as a highly motivated self-starter. Positive, solution-oriented, practical approach to coastal protection and management.  Sincere appreciation and enthusiasm for conservation and the coast of Louisiana.    Salary   Commensurate with experience. Expected salary range: $65,000 - $115,000. Generous insurance and retirement benefits. Generous leave policy including parental leave.   Location : Hybrid. The position is based out of New Orleans with frequent travel to Baton Rouge   and across south Louisiana and occasional travel to Washington, D.C.  How to Apply:  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for references to isabella.donnell@crcl.org with Advocacy Director in the subject line.