Communications Manager

Save the Sound, Inc. • New Haven, CT

311d • $54,000 - $59,000

About The Position

The full-time Communications Manager reports to the Director of Communications & Marketing and assists with leading the team responsible for meeting the public communications needs of the organization through high-quality, consistent, and engaging written and visual communications, with a particular focus on legal and federal issues and on habitat restoration and resiliency. This position’s primary responsibilities are 1) assisting with operations and infrastructure of the communications team; 2) leading communications for Save the Sound’s ecological restoration team; and 3) leading communications for Save the Sound’s legal work, including federal regulatory issues.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a drive to problem-solve.
• Initiative, independence, and excellent judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated success handling multiple concurrent projects and working as part of a team.
• Superlative writing ability in both formal and casual voices, and strong proofreading skills.
• Experience in press relations; working with coalitions; and/or event planning and production.
• Experience engaging with legislative, administrative, and/or legal processes.
• Ability to effectively interpret policy and legal topics for a lay audience.
• Understanding of marketing principles and ability to develop messaging angles.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong skills in Blackbaud’s Luminate Online, or experience with similar CRM and email platforms.
• Ability to travel (2-4 times/month) within Connecticut and coastal New York.
• At least 4 years relevant work experience, or a relevant degree + at least 2 years relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Skills in graphic design, photography, videography, and/or video editing.
• Proficiency with major and emerging social media platforms.
• Social media and marketing strategy development.
• Comfort with public speaking.
• Ability to speak authentically about the natural world.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination, editing, and set-up of Save the Sound’s weekly email digest to supporters.
• Assist Communications & Marketing Director in preparing yearly, weekly, and special campaign schedules.
• Analyze web, email, social media, press, and event metrics to assist in tracking grant deliverables and producing reports.
• Assist in developing a well-integrated social media strategy and managing the posting calendar.
• Become the team expert in Blackbaud Luminate Online; develop proficiency in other major platforms used by the communications team.
• Assist with implementation of advertising campaigns.
• Track, delegate, and respond to public inquiries.
• Recruit, screen, and manage seasonal communications interns and occasional contractors.
• Draft press releases, organize press conferences, and coordinate interviews.
• Write and publish engaging web content, blog posts, and social media content.
• Recruit volunteers for events including cleanups and plantings.
• Help develop, promote, and run webinars and in-person events.
• Develop action alerts and create factsheets to empower members of the public.

Benefits

• Company sponsored health insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 403(b) with company match after 1 year.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous time off package.
• Opportunities for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree