Communications Specialist, Global Protect Oceans, Lands and Fresh Water

Who We Are: The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Global Protect Communications Specialist will join a team of creative, mission-driven communications and marketing professionals within the Global Marketing and Communications team. The GMC team operates at the heart of The Nature Conservancy’s mission—supporting and leveraging global conservation work by providing focused communications strategies, top-tier media relations and promotions, and engaging content that targets select audiences with the power to change the future for people and nature. Embedded within the Global Protect Communications Team, the Communications Specialist will support a broad range of communications initiatives to advance innovative and large-scale global biodiversity conservation efforts to protect 30% of the planet, working directly with other members of the Protect Communications team and various leaders across global and regional teams. They will assist with content creation, messaging development and strategy implementation, while also driving development of a Global Protect internal communications plan and implementing related communications activities that raise awareness of Protect’s work among the broader TNC staff. The Communications Specialist is a one-year term position with the opportunity to extend pending program needs and budget. The Global Protect Communications Specialist supports development and implementation of communication projects and initiatives. They work closely with Global Protect and members of various other teams such as Marketing division staff, Internal Communications, field offices, program consultants and vendors. They play an essential function in helping advance awareness and support for Global Protect’s ambitious conservation work. They will also provide critical capacity to the areas and projects of greatest import to Protect—providing assistance in research, producing various communications materials, assisting with visual assets procurement, and coordinating logistics for field work to help tell the story of Protect’s work to key external audiences. Likewise, they will work closely with Internal Communications to ensure broad staff awareness and engagement across internal channels. As the Global Protect Communications Specialist, you will:

• Conduct research and produce communications materials, assist with visual asset procurement and design needs, provide logistical help for story gathering, as assigned by the Director of Communications for Global Protect.
• Write pieces for internal communications channels about highlights of Protect work and coordinate their distribution.
• Keep updated calendar for internal communications about Protect work.
• Provide readouts of Protect Comms Team meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Create visual presentations in PPT.
• Create external-facing communications materials as assigned by the Director of Communications for Global Protect.
• Field requests and ideas for internal communications.
• Assess gaps and obstacles to recommend and implement solutions.
• Takes responsibility and accountability for meeting priority goals and objectives in coordination with other members of the Protect Communications Team.
• Identifies issues and works collaboratively to resolve them.
• Opportunity to act independently on assigned tasks.
• Does not supervise any staff but may coordinate the work of peers on departmental project teams.
• Occasional travel is required for business meetings, team retreats, and/or training.
• Any other related task as needed.

We’re Looking for You:

• Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, presentation, communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, time management and attention to detail.
• 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 You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience organizing and coordinating projects.
• Experience writing and/or editing publications and related materials.

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, and other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits 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! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job