Associate Director of Communications and Marketing, NH

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 Associate Director Marketing and Communications creates and executes an integrated, efficient, and effective marketing and communications strategies to deliver on both the Northeast division and New Hampshire chapter goals, especially in support of our conservation outcomes and multi-year campaign. They will focus on partnering with our Core Team to tell the story of TNC internally and externally to multiple audiences. They will work directly with our senior leaders, program managers and staff to craft and utilize the communications narratives and platforms that help us achieve our goals. They will raise awareness of TNC and build increased engagement with the New Hampshire business community. They will work closely with our government relations team and external consultants to build support for key policy outcomes. They will collaborate with our philanthropy team to craft effective donor-related communications in support of our revenue goals. They will work closely with various teams to execute communications and marketing strategies that accelerate outcomes through compelling stories and targeted communications. They will elevate our voice and messaging across diverse media and to a diverse audience, both internal and external. They will contribute toward building meaningful connections to our programs and projects with decision- makers, donors, communities, and the media. They will champion TNC’s culture, commitment to diversity and respect for people and communities in all aspects of your work and throughout all organizational communications. Occasional travel is required for business meetings, training, and/or team retreats.

As the Associate Director of Communications and Marketing, NH, you will:

• Design, manage and implement communication and marketing plans in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects by coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside the organization.
• Manage one or more professional staff and accountable for achievement of team business and professional development goals and objectives.
• Actively explore how principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice can be best integrated in marketing communications strategies.
• Identify solutions to help respond to and/or pre-empt any reputational issues that may arise utilizing effective communications and marketing strategies.
• Work collaboratively across all functions to discover, develop, and amplify compelling stories that speak to diverse audiences.
• Prioritize limited resources for the greatest possible impact on TNC’s conservation goals and external positioning.
• Serve as advisor to communications staff and leadership in NH and throughout the organization.
• Assist with creation/administration of budget, evaluates results and develops corrective strategies, as needed.
• Have responsibility and accountability for meeting strategic goals and objectives.
• Opportunity to act independently within specific program or project goals. Work checked through agreement by superiors.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to work in-person at the office at least one day a week. Occasional travel as needed.

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:

• Experience implementing and measuring strategic communications and marketing plans and programs for multiple audiences.
• Management experience including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage performance of staff.
• Interaction experience with senior-level professionals including members of a Board.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to persuasively convey complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Track record of delivering meaningful marketing and communications outcomes with limited budget and staff resources.
• Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices.
• Experience planning, coordinating and executing multiple marketing programs/projects, associated budgets and shifting priorities.
• Experience fostering an environment of creativity.
• Multi-lingual candidates welcome.

What You’ll Bring:

• 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.

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!

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!