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National Audubon Society · 1 day ago

Associate, Communications - Working Lands

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$27/hr - $29/hr

0+ years exp

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Communications Associate, Working Lands, will support communications and storytelling efforts for the Working Lands programs, focusing on creating digital and print content to promote conservation initiatives.

EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Implement communications strategies that broaden awareness of Audubon Working Lands’ programs and Audubon Conservation Ranching (ACR) and its singular combination of conservation, certification, and science components

Support the creation of digital and print content including newsletters, blog posts, fact sheets, flyers, brochures, presentations, and StoryMaps that support ACR’s conservation growth and impact

In consultation and coordination with Working Lands and ACR program leadership, draft press releases, media pitches, action alerts, and talking points that highlight and publicize on-the-ground impact for birds and people

Support media relations efforts, including developing media lists, tracking coverage, and assembling press materials

Draft and edit content for social media accounts, including Instagram and LinkedIn

Support ACR network of ranchers and farmers with resources to effectively communicate and market the Audubon certification on their products

In coordination with Working Lands and ACR leadership further refine the ACR marketing toolkit for ranchers and farmers

Track and report metrics for media engagement, digital content performance, and social media analytics; track communications outcomes and prepare summaries of communications activities for grant reports

Help maintain and update Working Lands’ and ACR web content on the Audubon website, including project pages and program news

Help organize and manage ACR’s digital asset library, including photos and videos of ranches, birds, and landscapes

Support internal and external storytelling efforts by interviewing ranchers, conservation partners, and consumers, and transforming these conversations into engaging content

Assist with communication activities related to major Working Lands’ partnerships and brand campaigns

Deliver exemplary customer service across the Working Lands program and Audubon members, prospective members, volunteers, and partners

Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts

Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities

Maintains and fosters culture of safety

Other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Public relationsMarketingCommunicationsMicrosoft OfficeContent management systemsSocial media managementProject managementSpanish languageAttention to detailCollaborationCreativityProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, environmental studies, or a related field

0–2 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or related work. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered

Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across a variety of formats

Excellent attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects and deadlines

A flexible, proactive, and solutions-oriented attitude

Willingness to travel to ACR partner ranches, conferences, and events

Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation

Preferred

Demonstrated interest in conservation, sustainable agriculture, or food systems preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Photoshop, Canva, or other design tools is a plus

Experience using content management systems and email marketing platforms

Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools

Experience creating content in Spanish is a plus

Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued

Company

National Audubon Society

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The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

Founded in 1905

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees