Full-Time Director of Marketing and Communications, MN, ND, SD
Job Description
Office Location:
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Hybrid position based out of Minneapolis preferred. Open to applicants in MN, ND, SD. #Li-hybrid #LI-DC1
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Marketing and Communications Director, MN, ND, SD, develops and implements integrated marketing, communications, and engagement strategies. You aim to achieve donor engagement, facilitate conservation action, support policy outcomes, and build member/prospect interest and retention in MN, ND, SD.
You develop and implement integrated, efficient and effective marketing and communications strategies to deliver on both divisional and MN, ND, SD goals to tell the story of TNC internally and externally. You lead a team to manage and implement strategic marketing plans incorporating various communications platforms and narratives. You provide direct counsel to the BU leadership teams on communications and marketing strategies to accelerate outcomes. You partner closely with senior peers within the chapters as the marketing and communications lead on a variety of strategic initiatives that span philanthropic, conservation, policy and awareness/engagement functions.
You will be adept at leading a variety of endeavors including content creation, visibility efforts, strategic communications and messaging, media relations and digital marketing efforts. The candidate must be an exceptional relationship manager with the ability to influence for outcomes. You will develop a strategic and long-term vision for identifying and deepening supporter engagement (particularly among high-net-worth donor prospects) and raising the profile of TNC’s conservation strategies in MN, ND, SD. The Director will elevate TNC’s messaging across media and a diverse audience and contribute to building meaningful connections between programs and projects with decision-makers, corporate partners, donors, local communities, and the media.
You will champion TNC’s culture, commitment to diversity and respect for people and communities in all aspects of organizational communication. Occasional travel is required for business meetings, training, and/or team retreats. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications, Great Plains, with a strong ‘dotted line’ to the MN, ND, SD State Directors.
You will:
- Drive the development of communication and marketing plans from concept to execution.
- Build a clear outcomes-based communications strategy to foster and maintain a strong connection to TNC’s conservation agenda and inclusive culture with internal and external audiences.
- Create visibility opportunities for the chapter and executive director to further elevate TNC’s position as a leading voice and expert resource on conservation issues in MN, ND, SD. Efforts may focus on donors, partners or legislators.
- Work collaboratively across all functions to discover, develop and amplify compelling stories that speak to diverse audiences.
- Develop, mentor and coach a high-performing marketing team to cultivate their talents, career development and well-being.
- Act as strategic partner to the MN, ND, SD Leadership Team. Help to design, align and execute visibility and engagement programs/events in key communities/outlets.
- Develop and manage budget, evaluate results and develop corrective strategies as needed.
- Take on a leadership role, working closely with the BU leadership teams as well as its trustees and advisors, and share responsibility for the Chapter’s performance and culture.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 9 years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience managing staff and teams.
- Experience developing marketing plans and measuring results.
- Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
- Experience leading complex project and program/account management including financial responsibilities and measuring results of strategic plans and programs.
BONUS:
- Knowledge of conservation and environmental issues and policies is helpful, though not required.
- Knowledge of MN, ND, SD markets preferred.
- Deep experience in advocacy-based marketing and communications, ideally in an acquisition marketing and/or fast-moving donor-driven environment. Experience working within cultures of philanthropy would be a real plus.
- Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
- Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
What We Bring:
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $86,000 – $127,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
How to Apply
Apply Now:
To apply for job ID 55533, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org. Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible. Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request. This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.82 total views, 0 today