Communications Manager - Global Food Systems 55199

$84,000 - $84,000/Yr

The Nature Conservancy - Tucson, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Tucson, AZ

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About the position

The Communications Manager, Global Food Systems at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) plays a pivotal role in managing and implementing comprehensive marketing and communications plans that highlight the organization's extensive food systems projects, programs, and partnerships. This position is crucial for supporting the communications needs of a globally dispersed team focused on various workstreams, including fisheries, regenerative agriculture, and zero-conversion commodities. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Global Agriculture & Land Use, the Communications Manager will facilitate ongoing communication across all team members and stakeholders involved in these initiatives. In this role, the Communications Manager will coordinate various components of digital, social, and earned media, as well as manage logistics for off-site events as outlined in the program's marketing and communications strategies. The position requires a strategic thinker who can create compelling communication materials tailored to diverse target audiences worldwide. The Communications Manager will also be responsible for designing processes that enhance the efficiency of marketing and communications management among team members, ensuring that project goals and metrics are met on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing and editing skills, along with substantial project management experience. They will be adept at cultivating and managing relationships with both internal and external partners, ensuring that the communication objectives align with TNC's mission and values. This role is integral to showcasing TNC's commitment to environmental conservation and the sustainable management of food systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement marketing and communications plans for food systems projects.
• Support communications needs and facilitate ongoing communication among team members.
• Coordinate digital, social, and earned media components.
• Manage logistics for off-site events as directed in marketing and communications plans.
• Develop communication materials that appeal to various target audiences.
• Design processes to streamline marketing and communications management.
• Meet project goals and metrics on schedule and on budget.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with internal and external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing communications deliverables across multiple projects.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Project management experience.
• Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
• Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
• Experience implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
• Parental leave
• Accrued paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Other life and work well-being benefits