POSITION TITLE: Communications Specialist
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Communications
REPORTS TO: Director, Communications
STATUS: Full-Time; Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Washington, D.C. preferred; other states include: AK, CA, FL, MD, OR, TX, VA, WA, WV
ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY
Ocean Conservancy works to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together with our partners, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Communications Specialist provides communications support across a variety of programmatic areas. They are responsible for implementing communication strategies; engaging with members of the media; monitoring and evaluating media outreach; and responding to communications opportunities as they come. The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer with good knowledge of the media landscape and a keen sense for storytelling.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION/TRAINING
COMPENSATION
Ocean Conservancy is committed to equity in its pay practices and posts expected salary ranges for each of its positions. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s specialty skills, years of experience, location, and unique background. The expected salary range is $45,407 to $66,731. We would welcome the opportunity to connect with potential candidates whose salary requirements may be outside of the expected range.
HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ocean Conservancy embraces a hybrid work environment, which allows our staff the flexibility to work virtually and in-person while building strong connections across the institution.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ocean Conservancy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and 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.
We encourage applicants who have a diverse level and range of relevant skills and experiences to apply. A 100% match is not required. We want to support employees’ career growth and in return, our employees help Ocean Conservancy grow into a stronger, more inclusive institution.