Director of Conservation & Policy Communications

Mass Audubon • Lincoln, MA

1d • $115,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the leading conservation organization in the region, Mass Audubon is tackling the three greatest challenges that face the environment today: biodiversity loss, climate change, and access to nature.

The Director of Conservation & Policy Communications will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic approach to communicating Mass Audubon’s conservation priorities, impacts, and accomplishments to a diverse audience including donors, legislators, Mass Audubon members, the conservation community, and the public. The director will also be responsible for developing and executing strategic communication strategies that support the implementation of issue-oriented policy and legislative campaigns.

This position will report to the Vice President of Marketing & Communications but work cross functionally with the conservation, advocacy, marketing, wildlife sanctuary, and development teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in conservation and related policy issues and a passion for transforming complex information into clear, compelling, and strategically aligned communication campaigns designed to influence decisions-makers and engage the public. This full-time position will be a hybrid of remote work, in person in Lincoln, and traveling to different projects around the state as necessary.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience working in strategic communications with increasing responsibilities over the career period
• A bachelor's degree
• Excellent project management skills that have resulted in tangible results
• Excellent strategic communication skills with a proven track record of driving core organizational messaging and supporting issue-oriented policy or political campaigns
• Ability to work as an effective team member, as well as independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to multi-task, pay attention to detail, and meet deadlines
• Flexibility and willingness to pitch in as needed
• A passion for Mass Audubon’s mission and values

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience within a nonprofit organization a plus

Responsibilities

• Be a thought partner to the Chief Conservation Officer and Vice President of Marketing & Communications, developing and executing a comprehensive strategic communications strategy related to Mass Audubon’s conservation priorities
• Serve as a key partner and communications advisor to the conservation and advocacy teams, providing strategy, messaging, and guidance to elevate conservation and organizational messages and major initiatives and projects
• Develop communication strategies that directly support issue-oriented campaigns designed to advance the organization’s biodiversity, nature, and climate priorities and goals
• Ensure that conservation communications tie in to and align with organizational messaging and strategy
• Produce clear, engaging multimedia communications, including but not limited to short and long-form stories, videos, social media posts, and webinars, with the goal of driving awareness and increasing support for our conservation priorities
• Collaborate with the Public Relations Director on pitches, op eds, crisis communications, and other media opportunities
• Manage or indirectly manage members of the team focused on conservation and policy and advocacy messaging

Benefits

• Benefits eligible staff at Mass Audubon may elect to enroll in medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Mass Audubon also offers disability and life insurance plans, a retirement plan, and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Mass Audubon employment also includes access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through and the Reciprocity Agreement through the Consortium of Non-Profit Arts/Cultural/Environmental Organizations of New England.
• Mass Audubon employees enjoy 13 paid holidays (holidays may shift annually due to where days fall within calendar).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees