Partnerships and Communications Manager- Arizona
Organization: Arizona Wilderness Coalition
Position Title: Partnerships and Communications Manager
Location: PO Box 40340, Tucson, AZ, 85717, US
Hours and Compensation: full time $35,000 – $40,000
Application Deadline: February 15, 2014
Start Date: February 15, 2014
Organization Overview
Our mission is to permanently protect and restore Wilderness and other wild lands and waters in Arizona for the enjoyment of all citizens and to ensure that Arizona’s native plants and animals have a lasting home in wild nature. We do this by coordinating and conducting inventories, educating citizens about these lands, enlisting community support, and advocating for their lasting protection.
Description
The Partnerships and Communications Manager (PCM) serves as a key liaison between Arizona Wilderness Coalition and external partners and media. The PCM will cultivate and maintain relations with community leaders, business interests, military representatives, conservation groups and media to advance working relationships to preserve wilderness areas in Arizona. The PCM would be expected to devote considerable time meeting with diverse interests, identifying common goals, and developing strategies for collaborative action with diverse interests. Additionally, the PCM will lead communications management for AWC and conservation coalitions. This position requires a high degree of professionalism and sensitivity to engage diverse interests while representing the wilderness preservation goals of AWC. The PCM will serve as a primary presence for AWC in the Phoenix metro region.
Responsibilities
Partnership Cultivation and Maintenance
Cultivate and strengthen AWC relations with key constituent groups to broaden support for wilderness campaigns and for wilderness stewardship
- Build strong strategic relationships with key stakeholder groups including military representatives, veterans, Latino communities, developers, public lands managers, local and state government, sportsmen’s groups, outdoor recreation groups, business interests, conservation partners, elected officials, tribal interests, and others
- Organize meetings and presentations with constituent groups to develop support for wilderness campaigns and identify strategies that advance common goals
- Develop pragmatic solutions that advance conservation as well as economic and cultural values to resolve conflicts or issues between stakeholders
- Cultivate relationships with major supporters and donors
Campaign Coordination
Develop and implement strategic activities to support one or more wilderness campaigns in Arizona:
- Organize meetings and presentations with supporters and key interest groups
- Develop campaign materials and reports to increase awareness and understanding regarding the values of wilderness and benefits of wilderness preservation
- Represent AWC in coalition efforts, participating in meetings and conference calls
Communications
Develop and implement communications strategies to increase support for wilderness preservation and stewardship, and for AWC:
- Identify key themes, compelling messages and target audiences to increase and broaden support for wilderness campaigns
- Maintain active and positive relationships with key media contacts across the state, with a special focus on the Phoenix metro market
- Develop content for, and produce or oversee production of, communications materials including brochures, reports, news releases, newsletters, annual report, fundraising appeals, and electronic communications
- Coordinate with AWC staff and other conservation groups to garner earned media; develop and implement events and activities to attract positive media attention
- Manage AWC’s online presence including website, Facebook, Twitter, e-news and email alerts
- Organize and implement activities and communications to promote the 2014 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act; coordinate or support W50 activities with other partners
Qualifications
Education and Knowledge
An undergraduate degree from an accredited university or college is required; an advanced degree is preferred. AWC is open to a diversity of educational backgrounds and corresponding life/work experiences that, combined, show necessary expertise in the subjects of:
- Communications and marketing
- Political science
- Conservation and environmental issues
- Public outreach
Experience Desired
- Experience working with environmental issues
- Experience working with diverse constituencies
- Experience working with traditional and social media
- Experience developing and implementing communications strategies
- Experience working with political campaigns or as legislative staff would be beneficial
- Existing relationships with media, business interests, and/or military and veterans’ interests may be beneficial
Skills and Abilities Required
- Excellent communication skills, including writing and speaking with the highest level of professionalism
- Strategic thinking and creativity to create and implement campaign and communications strategies, inclusive of social media platforms
- Excellent skills in working with teams, committees, and coalitions; and the ability to cooperate and collaborate while remaining true to wilderness preservation goals
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse partners; patience for differing views and ability to gain the respect of a wide variety of people
- Ability to work independently or within a team as required by a project
- Ability to be flexible and to support the Executive Director and other staff in team projects
How to Apply
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and 3 references to: [email protected] by no later than January 15, 2014.
