Director of Communications and Community Engagement
The Director of Communications and Community Engagement oversees all internal and external communications, marketing and branding work, and engagement of key constituencies including the media, current and prospective donors, board members, and other volunteers. This position requires the highest standards in project and contractor management, writing and editing, and judgment and discretion regarding engagement with numerous audiences.
We are looking for a self-motivated team player whose energy and enthusiasm for conservation will move people to participate in conservation of the Union River, Frenchman Bay, and Schoodic regions. The ideal candidate will engage diverse constituencies within Frenchman Bay Conservancy in fun, creative, and meaningful ways. He/she/they will also learn and grow on the job, and be a strong, positive voice for the conservation of our environment.
This is a full-time, salaried 40 hours per week position. Events in the evenings or weekends require time outside normal work hours. This is a hybrid remote position that works out of the Frenchman Bay Conservancy office at our Tidal Falls Preserve in Hancock, Maine. The position reports to the Executive Director.
Primary responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position are significantly integrated with other FBC staff in the areas of development (including the production of development materials, and the coordination of message and brand for both fundraising and engagement purposes), communication to members and volunteers (including capitalizing on opportunities to build support for land protection, stewardship, and outdoor education), and events management (including coordination with board members to achieve stated goals and objectives). This position is a part of FBC’s Leadership Team.
- Develop and implement FBC's annual marketing and communications plan in close collaboration with the Director of Development;
- Serve as supervisor for the Outreach Coordinator position;
- Ensure consistency with FBC’s brand across all media and platforms;
- Coordinate FBC staff and outside contractor roles to develop, write, design, and produce monthly e-newsletters, bi-annual print or digital newsletters, annual report, membership and business mailings, event engagement and advertising, social media, press releases, fundraising materials, and other media campaigns and materials as needed;
- Connect with people who share our passion for this region by maintaining a visually appealing and informative website as a venue for engagement;
- Serve as the staff liaison to the board of directors Outreach and Events committee to develop and implement event programming;
- Serve as staff on the board of directors Wabanaki Commitments Steering Committee;
- Administer community engagement events and programs including annual meeting, guided hikes, Monday Music concert series, self-guided programs, hiking challenges, and other events as needed;
- Engage area businesses, institutions, local governments, and organizations through community partnerships and joint programming;
- Grow our volunteer network and strengthen volunteer connections with FBC;
- Apply for foundation grants and steward grantmaker relationships;
- Coordinate growth and expansion of FBC partnership with Maine Outdoor School, L3C, including relationship building with teachers, administrations, MOS participants.
FBC is a 38-year-old nonprofit land trust with a mission to conserve distinctive ecosystems and landscapes for the benefit of all, from the Union River and Frenchman Bay watersheds east to the Hancock county line. FBC has conserved over 16,000 acres of land in 12 Hancock County towns and townships through conservation easements and ownership, and maintains 35 miles of trails freely open to the public. We maintain a supportive and flexible office environment, and we are enthusiastic about our land conservation mission.
Required qualifications
- At least five years of experience in a comparable role, with progressively higher levels of responsibility;
- Strong relationship building skills and interest in working with people;
- A passion for land conservation, strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, assertive creativity, and ability to lead and coordinate team projects;
- Demonstrated experience managing contractors;
- Strong writing skills and experience with grant writing, press releases, publications, fundraising appeals and nonprofit storytelling;
- Event management experience.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with designing materials for print and web viewing, including fundraising appeal packets, mailers, social media graphics, and magazine layout;
- Proficiency with social media management;
- An understanding of Search Engine Optimization;
- Experience with photography and videography;
- Familiarity with Hancock County communities and land trusts;
- Management experience;
- Experience with nonprofit fundraising or institutional advancement.
FBC offers competitive benefits including a 5% employer retirement match, 3 weeks paid vacation time & 15 paid holidays per year, a flexible and creative work environment, professional development support, and a salary range of $60,000-$70,000 for the right, well-qualified candidate.
References and writing samples will be sought from candidates who advance to a final interview. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume as PDF or Word document files to Abigail Hanson, Business & Development Coordinator, at abigail@frenchmanbay.org by October 31, 2024.