Job Information
The Nature Conservancy Associate Director of Marketing - 55939 in Dublin, Ohio
OFFICE LOCATION
Ohio, USA
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WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity{rel="nofollow"} and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube{rel="nofollow"} to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor{rel="nofollow"}.
One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Associate Director of Marketing and Communications is a creative, strategic, and organized marketing and communications professional with a passion for nature. They are driven to excel and to support colleagues in achieving their potential while contributing to a dynamic, flexible and fun workplace culture.
As a member of the Ohio staff leadership team, they advise the strategic direction of the Ohio Chapter and share responsibility for our performance and culture. They create, implement and adaptively manage a comprehensive plan to deploy annual and longer-term programs and actions (including online and print communications, media relations, strategic partnerships, industry publications, social media, sponsorships, and engagement with key audiences) to support our global goals strategies to protect land and water for nature and people.
The Associate Director of Marketing and Communications is based in Ohio and serves as an informed and proactive resource for Ohio colleagues, volunteer leaders and the media. They supervise or co-manage team members and engage with the Conservancy's global marketing network of professional staff members. The Associate Director of Marketing and Communications collaborates closely with marketing peers of the Midwest Division ((Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin) and other conservation strategy colleagues with a particular focus on advancing impactful policy initiatives across the Midwest Division.
In addition to building awareness and support among key audiences, the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications helps achieve TNC goals through strategic communications (persuading targeted audiences to adopt specific conservation practices) and advising advocacy work and policy outcomes. They manage their program budget and oversee the operational delivery of The Nature Conservancy's established branding principles, whether applied internally or with external partners. Should the need arise, they play a leadership role in risk analysis and crisis communications.
As the Associate Director of Marketing, you will:
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