[Remote] Associate, Communications - Working Lands

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Communications Associate, Working Lands, will support communications and storytelling efforts for the Working Lands programs, focusing on creating digital and print content to promote conservation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement communications strategies that broaden awareness of Audubon Working Lands’ programs and Audubon Conservation Ranching (ACR) and its singular combination of conservation, certification, and science components
• Support the creation of digital and print content including newsletters, blog posts, fact sheets, flyers, brochures, presentations, and StoryMaps that support ACR’s conservation growth and impact
• In consultation and coordination with Working Lands and ACR program leadership, draft press releases, media pitches, action alerts, and talking points that highlight and publicize on-the-ground impact for birds and people
• Support media relations efforts, including developing media lists, tracking coverage, and assembling press materials
• Draft and edit content for social media accounts, including Instagram and LinkedIn
• Support ACR network of ranchers and farmers with resources to effectively communicate and market the Audubon certification on their products
• In coordination with Working Lands and ACR leadership further refine the ACR marketing toolkit for ranchers and farmers
• Track and report metrics for media engagement, digital content performance, and social media analytics; track communications outcomes and prepare summaries of communications activities for grant reports
• Help maintain and update Working Lands’ and ACR web content on the Audubon website, including project pages and program news
• Help organize and manage ACR’s digital asset library, including photos and videos of ranches, birds, and landscapes
• Support internal and external storytelling efforts by interviewing ranchers, conservation partners, and consumers, and transforming these conversations into engaging content
• Assist with communication activities related to major Working Lands’ partnerships and brand campaigns
• Deliver exemplary customer service across the Working Lands program and Audubon members, prospective members, volunteers, and partners
• Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities
• Maintains and fosters culture of safety
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, environmental studies, or a related field
• 0–2 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or related work. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across a variety of formats
• Excellent attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects and deadlines
• A flexible, proactive, and solutions-oriented attitude
• Willingness to travel to ACR partner ranches, conferences, and events
• Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation
• Demonstrated interest in conservation, sustainable agriculture, or food systems preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Photoshop, Canva, or other design tools is a plus
• Experience using content management systems and email marketing platforms
• Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools
• Experience creating content in Spanish is a plus
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued

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