Senior Communications Coordinator

National Audubon Society•Fort Collins, CO

21h•$62,300 - $69,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Audubon is seeking a Senior Communications Coordinator to create visual and written content in support of Audubon's mission, brand, and conservation goals in the Rockies and Southwest regions. The Senior Communications Coordinator is responsible for content creation related to education, development, conservation, and advocacy strategies across the Southwest and Rockies regions (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming). Primary duties include but are not limited to conducting research, writing and editing copy, designing and producing written, audio, visual, and multimedia content and stories, and planning social media and other digital content to elevate visibility of Audubon's initiatives in the Rockies and Southwest regions. This position is classified as hybrid preferred, remote within the United States considered, in accordance with Audubon’s “Where We Work” Policy. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and an additional two days each month of the employees’ choosing. Candidates should be located within commuting distance of one of Audubon’s offices, which include locations in: Fort Collins, CO.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, digital media, marketing or related field.
At least three years of experience in public relations, journalism, digital media, or other communications and marketing fields. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Strong writing skills with attention to detail and grammar.
Excellent project management skills, including proactive communication on progress, challenges, and learning.
A high skill level and comfort with technology, including experience with multiple electronic communication software and platforms, such as Microsoft Office, Drupal, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Savvy sensibilities in monitoring the news cycle to capitalize on opportunities for social media and traditional media.
Grasp of and familiarity with analytics tools.
Highly creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about visual storytelling that brings written content to life across all digital channels.
Skilled in using communications tools to support a call to action & advocacy.
Able to stimulate conversation on social media and connect easily with others.
A self-starter with a proactive approach to assignments, one with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, solve problems with limited supervision, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Experience working in a geographically dispersed network and collaborating with others.
Interest, understanding, and commitment to the conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their habitat (especially in the Southwest and Rockies) is critical, as is the ability to communicate Audubon’s mission, goals, and programs effectively and with the highest professional standards.
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends as required.
Must be comfortable and able to travel as job demands.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in written and spoken Spanish is preferred.
Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Canva preferred.

Responsibilities

Use communication tools to create content, including designing and producing written, audio, visual, and multimedia content and stories, in partnership with Audubon’s staff.
Support Communications Manager and Digital Marketing Manager with implementation components of the communications and marketing strategy.
Develop and maintain editorial calendars, manage, and build email lists.
Maintain and update webpages and blogs.
Design, write and edit copy for print and digital channels, including but not limited to newsletters, reports, flyers, op-eds, letters, blogs, and other collateral.
Identify opportunities to develop and tell visual stories about Audubon’s work and amplify and promote advocacy activities, collaborating and working closely with program staff and policy teams across the Rockies and Southwest regions.
Take and edit photos and video for use in publications and media; maintain organization’s graphics, photo, and video files.
Identify new opportunities to build community in the digital space.
Schedule, post and engage with social media channels; track, measure, and analyze social media analytics and propose suggestions to improve performance.
Monitor trends in social media and activities and best practices of peer organizations.
Perform research to find articles, stories, resources, or other content relevant to Audubon’s engagement and advocacy work across Rockies and Southwest regions.
Identify and create opportunities to feature diverse voices in materials. Highlighting voices that are often not included in the conservation field.
React quickly to capitalize on news windows of opportunities and drive content through internal and public channels.
Create and maintain media lists and reports; write and edit media outreach materials.
Translate scientific and policy information into effective communications/outreach materials.
Ensure the consistency of brand standards, messaging, mission, vision, and values with all audiences, internal and external.
Ensure Spanish language translation of materials as needed.
Maintain and foster culture of safety.
Perform other job duties as assigned.