The National Audubon Society is looking to hire a communications coordinator for its Mississippi River Delta Restoration Campaign. This position may be located either in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, or Washington, D.C. Here’s the scoop:

The communications coordinator for the Mississippi River Delta Restoration Campaign will play a key role in building nationwide awareness and support for restoration of the Mississippi River Delta on behalf of the National Audubon Society, the Environmental Defense Fund, and the National Wildlife Federation. The coordinator will work closely with other staff members to create and produce content for web and print, conduct media outreach, and distribute key information to campaign staff.

Audubon is looking for candidates with about three years of experience in public relations, journalism or other communications and marketing fields with a demonstrated record of success. To learn more about the position, click this link: Environmental Communication Position.

Does the idea of living along the Texas Gulf Coast appeal to you? In a beach town with access to marshes, deep sea fishing, and reasonable costs of living? If yes, then check out this vacancy for a Coastal Training Coordinator at the Mission Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve.  Job duties are:

Develop and coordinate coastal decision maker workshops. Prepare a strategic and marketing plan. Prepare an implementation strategy and marketing plan. Cooperate with partnering agencies and other reserves participating in this system-wide training program and provide or facilitate technical assistance for decision-maker audiences. Responsible for meeting the program’s performance measures and reporting on those measures. Facilitate meetings of the coastal training program advisory committee. Prepare required semi-annual and annual reports and work plans for the Reserve manager. Periodic evaluations of CTP programs and assist in other types of evaluations to the reserve or the coastal training program. Raise funds to support future program expansion.

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Well, the economy can’t be TOO horrible because good organizations are still hiring.

Communications Manager, Water Environment Research Foundation, Alexandria, VA

The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that manages a comprehensive water quality research program related to wastewater, stormwater, and watershed management. WERF stresses collaboration among teams of subscribing members, environmental professionals, scientists and staff. All research is peer reviewed by leading experts and results are disseminated to municipal and industrial entities and the regulatory community.

WERF seeks a highly qualified technical writer responsible for the writing and editing of periodicals, newsletters, e-newsletters, reports, online media and other communication productsThe Communications Manager coordinates editing, and writing of multiple newsletters and journals, corporate brochures, annual reports, conference materials, annual awards program materials, and news releases.

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Water Resources Program Director, Kentucky Waterways Alliance, Louisville, KY

Kentucky Waterways Alliance (KWA) is a non-profit organization devoted to the protection and restoration of Kentucky’s waterways and their watersheds. The Water Resources Program Director manages the Alliance’s permit review and compliance program and works with the Executive Director on water policy issues and review. The successful candidate would spend a significant portion of their time reviewing water 401/404 permits and documenting mitigation performed.

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Here are two job opportunities that crossed our desk this week. Both are great organizations. One of them seems kind of old school, and the other is 100% new school.  That’s something for everybody, so good luck!

Senior Communications Manager, Conservation Law Foundation, Boston, MA

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a talented communications practitioner with a journalist’s eye for a good story, a storyteller’s knack for engaging an audience, an editor’s fine point and a publicist’s rolodex. Reporting directly to the director of communications, the senior communications manager will have 5-7 years of communications experience, with solid writing, editing, messaging and pitching skills. You will be able to develop and implement strategic and tactical communications plans that advance the organization’s mission and build awareness through promotion of its core programs and priorities, special campaigns and positions on key issues. Your thirst for knowledge and continual education about environmental issues, including climate change, clean energy, clean air, clean water, ocean conservation, transportation and environmental justice allow you to see creative possibilities for generating media interest around CLF’s people, positions and success stories. Your background will include experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably in the area of environmental issues/advocacy. Current knowledge of and experience with communicating in the digital age a must, with strong media relationships in the Boston area/New England region a plus.

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Senior Director, Digital Communications, The Wilderness Society, Washington, DC or Denver, CO

The Senior Director, Digital Communications leads the communications team in developing all digital communications for The Wilderness Society, including advocacy, marketing, and online fundraising campaigns. The Senior Director develops on-line communications campaigns that win public support and sway policy makers in favor of wilderness protection and conservation. Additionally, the Senior Director, in conjunction with the marketing team, develops marketing campaigns that increase brand awareness, engagement and giving.

The Senior Director uses strategic, creative online campaigns to build capacity within The Wilderness Society and within the wilderness community itself.

The ideal candidate has at least eight years’ experience in online advocacy and marketing campaigns, environment, and/or political communications work, outstanding strategic instincts, excellent writing skills, a proven track record of broad communications initiatives, and a love of challenge. A strong background in leading and deploying digital communications and marketing strategies to drive results is essential. Knowledge of legislative process/public affairs is helpful; experience with environmental, public lands and/or energy issues is desirable. The ability to lead initiatives, juggle competing priorities and work effectively within teams and coalitions is important.

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