Education & Access Communications Manager

About Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries. Explore, find inspiration, and take action at massaudubon.org.

About This Position
If you are passionate about protecting nature and wildlife, ensuring that everyone has equitable access to the outdoors, and being at the forefront of fighting climate change, consider joining Mass Audubon’s marketing and communications team as an Education & Access Communications Manager. Guided by new senior leadership and an ambitious Action Agenda, there has never been a more exciting time to join the organization.

The Education & Access Communications Manager will report to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications and work in a central team of marketing and communications professionals who are collectively responsible for leading organization-wide marketing strategy, implementing integrated marketing campaigns, and promoting various programs and initiatives.

The Manager will also work directly with the Education; Nature in the City; and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, & Access (DEIJA) teams. They will play a vital role in developing communications strategies, crafting content, and executing multi-channel campaigns to drive visibility and support for strategic priorities related to our education, early career pathway, urban greening, and other programs that support the goal of creating more equitable access to nature, careers in the environment, and nature-based education. The Manager will be responsible for elevating this work with various audiences, including existing Mass Audubon supporters and new audiences across the state.

You’re an innovative, entrepreneurial, results-oriented professional with drive and the ability to work across teams while identifying opportunities for greater impact. You have a passion for creating a better world for nature and people. This is a chance for you to advance an amazing mission and do your best work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment!

Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your ADP application.

Responsibilities

• Work with marketing and other teams to develop strategies that will build awareness of and support for Action Agenda equitable access priorities
• Craft compelling content via presentations, videos, and other formats to tell the story of Mass Audubon’s equitable access work and drive support for these priorities
• Working with channel-specific experts on the marketing and communications team, weave equitable access content into Mass Audubon social media, blogs, newsletters, email, and other constituent communications
• Identify opportunities to tie equitable access priorities to work across wildlife sanctuaries, conservation science, policy and advocacy, and other teams. Tell the story of how this work is interconnected and complements other initiatives
• Work with DEIJA team to ensure all organizational communications are inclusive and demonstrate cultural humility
• Manage the integrated marketing of key educational programs, including summer camps, preschools, adult education, school and group programs, and youth leadership
• Collaborate with and train Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary and development teams to communicate Action Agenda priorities with visitors and program participants in a consistent and inspiring way; ensure consistent adoption of these practices across the sanctuary system and fundraising teams
• Support outreach by producing and distributing materials, proposing and executing creative outreach tactics, and coordinating logistics for various events, including festivals, educational conferences, fundraisers, and career fairs
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and update internal image collections and manage external photographer and photo shoots to ensure diverse and inclusive representation across new images
• Produce internal staff communications related to education, DEIJA, and related topics
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications
At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field and at least three years of experience working in communications or related field
• Experience in creating written, audio, and visual content across various communication channels
• Ability to write for a variety of audiences, including the media, current supporters, new audiences, and employees
• Ability to relate to and work with a diverse range of people and exercise cultural humility and inclusion, and commitment to self-education about social justice (we provide ongoing training)
• Knowledge of environmental education, DEIJA, urban conservation, or related fields preferred
• Flexibility and ability to respond to evolving priorities
• Ability to manage several deadline-driven projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively across teams, while also driving toward collective impact
• Understanding of and commitment to Mass Audubon’s mission and Action Agenda
• Interest in environmental issues, equitable access to nature, and conservation (we provide ongoing learning opportunities)
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to attend events on weekends or in the evenings
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within Massachusetts (we provide vehicles as required for work-related site visits and events)
• Basic proficiency with graphic design tools, particularly Adobe InDesign, for light editing, is a plus
• Spanish and/or other language skills are a plus

Compensation, Benefits and Perks
This position’s pay range is $58,000-$62,000 per year; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements.

Benefits eligible staff at Mass Audubon may elect to enroll in medical, dental, and vision plans. Mass Audubon also offers disability and life insurance plans, a retirement plan through MetLife, and Flexible Spending Account options. Mass Audubon employment also includes access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the Reciprocity Agreement through the Consortium of Non-Profit Arts/Cultural/Environmental Organizations of New England. Mass Audubon employees also enjoy 13 paid holidays (holidays may shift annually due to where days fall within calendar).

Work Schedule
Full-time schedule of 40 hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional events on evenings or weekends.

Other Requirements
Employees must successfully complete a CORI and SORI Background Check and a Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable) is required.

Mass Audubon’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice
Mass Audubon embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are dedicated to forming a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mass Audubon’s mission is to “protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife” by building a strong coalition of employees, volunteers, and community members. We recognize that the environmental movement and field of conservation have been affected by societal systems that have limited opportunity and access for many people. As a result, Mass Audubon is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We are engaged in an ongoing process of organizational assessment and change, designed to remove barriers and create a workplace where all forms of diversity are recognized and valued.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mass Audubon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Mass Audubon prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.