Genesee Valley Conservancy, Inc. · 1 day ago
Director of Communication
Geneseo, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$50K/yr - $60K/yr
3+ years expGenesee Valley Conservancy is seeking a Director of Communication to oversee the organization’s outreach and communication efforts. The role involves leading branding initiatives, creating marketing materials, and supporting development and stewardship activities to enhance community engagement and awareness.
AssociationCommunitiesEnvironmental ConsultingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Work with the Executive Director to formalize and execute an ongoing outreach plan to communicate with supporters and the community at large:
Organize and oversee communication activities of the organization to keep in regular contact with supporters, partners, and the community at large, including:
Physical
Newsletter (quarterly)
Press releases (project closings, events, general stories)
Digital
Website updates and maintenance
Emails (monthly)
Organize and maintain communication calendar for the organization
Establish measurable goals to monitor outreach efforts
Analyze data to track progress and modify efforts to increase success
Lead and support events without fundraising goals (bluebell hike) as general awareness and friend-raiser events
Support development staff by assisting with development campaigns and events aimed at raising funds to support the organization’s work:
Campaigns
Annual appeal
Legacy giving
Major gifts
Monthly giving
New donors
Internships
Events
Quiz Night
Oak Tree Half Marathon & 5K
Annual supporter gathering
Special ‘one-time’ campaign specific events
Support acquisitions staff by assisting with public facing events that bring awareness to the organization’s programs with the aim of building connections with partners and landowners to facilitate future conservation efforts:
Genesee Valley Landowner Workshops
Genesee Valley Agricultural Tour
Conservation program workshops (farmland protection, forestland protection)
Support stewardship staff by assisting with public facing events surrounding volunteer opportunities on nature preserves, introducing the community to accessible lands and building ongoing relationships with conservation easement landowners:
Annual conservation easement landowner newsletter
Volunteer events
Volunteer recruitment (for long-term and one-time needs)
This position will assist other areas of the organization, including:
Preparing for and attending Board and committee meetings
Acquisition and stewardship duties (ex. nature preserve workdays, property tours)
Office assistance
Qualification
Required
Excellent interpersonal skills including writing, email, phone, and in-person communication
Knowledge of computers, cameras, website management and email marketing platforms; specifically knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat
Organized with attention to detail
Ability to have a flexible schedule and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Must have valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation to be used during work
Preferred
Three or more years in a communication position within the environmental field
Experience with cloud-based software: Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excell, Sharepoint), Constant Contact, Monday.com, Facebook, Instagram, Canva
Photography and videography skills
Bachelor's degree or higher in a communication related field
Environmental and/or agricultural background
Experience with non-profits, land conservancies, and Genesee Valley Conservancy, Inc
Living within the Genesee River watershed
Benefits
Paid vacation (1hr per 26 worked)
Nine paid holidays
40 hours NYS Sick Time upon hire
$5,000 towards a company health plan
3% match to company Simple IRA
Mileage reimbursed at Federal rate
$2,000 stipend for training opportunities via webinars and in-person State and national conferences as desired
Company
Genesee Valley Conservancy, Inc.
Genesee Valley Conservancy is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to conserving habitat, working lands, and open space in the Genesee River watershed of western New York State.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
Rochester Business Journal
2025-12-30
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