Senior Manager, Communications

National Audubon Society•Washington, DC

6d•$106,995 - $133,751•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Communications is a core member of the National Audubon Society’s Communications team, helping shape the organization’s voice on issues central to its mission and advance the Flight Plan priorities guiding its hemispheric work. The role works primarily with the Office of the Chief Conservation Officer (OCCO) to ensure communications are integrated, strategic, and aligned with enterprise priorities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Internal Communications, this position supports executive communications, organizational change, internal communications, and other strategic initiatives as needed. The position is hybrid under Audubon’s “Where We Work” Policy. Employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday, plus two additional days each month of their choosing. Candidates should live within commuting distance of Audubon’s offices in Washington, DC; New York, NY; or Oakland, CA. The role requires occasional domestic and international travel, approximately 20–25%.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in communications, public relations, internal communications, or executive communications; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Strong writing and research skills, including extensive experience writing and editing executive content, managing media interactions, and preparing high-quality briefing materials for senior leaders.
Proven track record of developing and executing strategic communications plans with measurable results.
Excellent judgment, strategic outlook, global mindset, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality in high-stakes environments.
Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to execute efficiently and maintain a positive, solutions-oriented approach.
Strong emphasis on excellence, quality, and detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of how to leverage digital platforms to enhance leadership visibility.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with senior leaders and colleagues to develop strategy, content, and alignment with organizational messaging.
Commitment to Audubon’s core values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, domestically and internationally, approximately 20–25%.
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement, with regular office attendance on Mondays and Tuesdays and two additional days each month, and to be within commuting distance of the Washington, DC; New York, NY; or Oakland, CA office.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to develop and execute communications strategies that advance Audubon’s messaging, Flight Plan priorities, and global positioning.
Work with the Senior Director of Internal Communications and leadership team to maintain collaboration, plan ahead, understand communications needs, and manage confidential and sensitive news.
Write speeches, talking points, blog posts, press statements, briefing materials, op-eds, and other executive communications for leadership engagements, including board and congressional meetings, testimony, speaking events, and internal meetings.
Support enterprise communications initiatives by developing strategic messaging, executive materials, communication plans, and change management strategies that strengthen employee understanding, engagement, and organizational alignment.
Translate complex conservation issues into clear, compelling, mission-focused narratives.
Maintain consistency and clarity in internal and external communications, reinforcing Audubon’s conservation leadership.
Collaborate with the Chief Conservation Officer, conservation colleagues across the Americas, and cross-functional leaders to ensure communications are integrated, strategic, and enterprise-focused.
Identify and secure high-level opportunities for leaders to participate in conferences, speaking engagements, media appearances, and other strategic engagements.
Align OCCO communications with organizational priorities, supporting proactive internal and executive communications, organizational change initiatives, the Chief Conservation Officer’s thought leadership strategy, and consistent enterprise messaging.
Monitor emerging trends in conservation, policy, and communications to keep Audubon’s messaging and outreach timely, compelling, and impactful.
Maintain and foster a culture of safety and inclusion.
Support other communications-related priorities as needed.
Apply and develop the organization’s competencies in fostering relationships, analytical thinking, creativity and innovation, facilitating change, and team leadership.