Associate, Communications

National Audubon Society•Columbia, SC

5d•$27 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Associate will support the National Audubon Society’s South Carolina team with general communications and community-building efforts. The role helps raise awareness of Audubon’s mission, programs, and places across the state and educates and activates audiences in support of conservation and policy priorities. Working closely with the Senior Communications Manager and other staff, the associate oversees day-to-day communications, supports earned media, and creates and distributes content across web, social media, email, and other owned and paid channels. This position is hybrid under Audubon’s “Where We Work” Policy. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday, plus two additional days each month of their choosing. Candidates must live within 40 miles of Audubon’s offices and centers in Columbia, Charleston, Jackson, or Harleyville, South Carolina. Applications must include a cover letter to be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, political science, environmental studies, or another relevant area.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with multiple stakeholder groups across a decentralized organization.
Excellent English writing, spelling, and grammar skills, with a knack for online communications and messaging.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn online communications tools easily.
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing inclusion and belonging.
Strong proficiency with digital platforms and programs, including Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, EveryAction, Mobilize, or a similar email management system.
Willingness to travel and to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Reliable transportation and/or a valid driver’s license.
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of professional experience in public relations, brand management, writing, editing, campaign organizing, project management, and/or advocacy; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Photography, sound, and video recording and editing capabilities.
Nonprofit-sector experience on conservation-related issues.
Knowledge of South Carolina and its people, geography, history, and environment.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments.

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Communications Manager in developing annual communications work plans for Audubon’s South Carolina team.
Implement day-to-day communications and work with the leadership team to broaden Audubon’s visibility and reach.
Work with program staff to gather stories about conservation and policy work and produce consistent, high-quality storytelling for newsletters, blogs, social media, other channels, and promotional materials.
Produce or manage video and photo coverage of programs when appropriate.
Help secure local earned media for Audubon’s work and initiatives in South Carolina; manage media lists and develop relationships with reporters.
Support policy and community-building staff with outreach and advocacy campaigns, using tools such as EveryAction and Mobilize to engage and grow membership.
Support the coordination, execution, and documentation of special and annual events, including outreach and media coverage.
Track metrics and analytics across earned media, social media, and website channels, and develop regular reports highlighting trends.
Prepare materials for community and campus chapters to amplify advocacy and conservation outcomes.
Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts.
Maintain and foster a culture of safety.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.