Communications Fellow

National Wildlife Federation•Annapolis, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Wildlife Federation’s Choose Clean Water Coalition Communications Fellow provides communications support for the Coalition, which advances Chesapeake Bay restoration through policy, advocacy, and messaging. Reporting to the Coalition’s Communications Director, the Fellow works on strategic communications and outreach, including social media, newsletters, digital content, website updates, events, and communications resources. This is a paid, full-time fellowship for eleven months, scheduled for 40 hours per week. The position is based in Annapolis, Maryland, and is hybrid, with the employee required to work in the Annapolis office one to two days per month. Remote and office work arrangements are determined jointly with the supervisor. The schedule is flexible to accommodate a class schedule. The fellowship offers professional development and practical experience in nonprofit communications and marketing, including multimedia production, social media, branding, and email. The Fellow will build connections with the Coalition’s member organizations, develop knowledge of Chesapeake Bay issues and clean-water collaboration, and create work samples for a professional portfolio. Travel may be required for up to two days per month throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

Requirements

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong copy-editing skills and attention to detail.
Experience with social media platforms and knowledge of social media trends.
Photography and videography skills and experience.
Strong time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate positions and build public awareness.
Ability to work effectively with a broad range of groups and people from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated alignment with the National Wildlife Federation’s values of collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
Motivation by equity and responsibility to people who are most marginalized; empathy and strong social skills; commitment to environmental justice; willingness to seek feedback and keep staff informed; dedication to advancing internal equity and encouraging partners to incorporate equity; and passion for the NWF mission.

Nice To Haves

Technical skills related to filming and editing.
Experience with design and web-publishing software.
Experience in a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
Experience planning and coordinating events.
Passion for environmental protection and knowledge of threats to clean water.

Responsibilities

Manage the Coalition’s social media platforms in accordance with its social media strategy.
Create and distribute monthly e-newsletters to Coalition members and partners.
Manage development and marketing of Coalition store products.
Help update and manage the Coalition website.
Write stories for the Coalition blog and direct its content calendar.
Assist with producing videos and other digital media supporting Coalition policy priorities and strategic communications campaigns.
Assist with capturing photographs and video at Coalition and partner events.
Support the creation of communications resources to improve the communications capacity of Coalition member organizations.
Assist in developing resources for Coalition strategic communications campaigns.
Provide marketing and event support for the Choose Clean Water Conference.
Provide additional support as needed to Coalition workgroups, the Coalition Director, Policy Manager, and Partnerships and Outreach Specialist.
Travel throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed for up to two days per month, as needed.