Land Conservation Assistant

The Eastern Shore Land Conservancy is hiring a Communications Manager to develop and implement communication strategies, manage the website, and create content for social media. The role requires excellent communication skills and experience in related fields. This full-time position is based in Easton, MD, offers a salary between $55,000 to $65,000, and includes benefits. Occasional travel and flexible hours may be required.
About the position

The Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Communications Manager to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive suite of communications assets. This role is crucial in ensuring that ESLC's visionary conservation efforts are portrayed with professionalism, timeliness, and the highest quality possible. The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit, a keen attention to detail, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. This full-time position is based in our office located in downtown Easton, Maryland, and offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $65,000, commensurate with experience, along with a robust benefits package. As the Communications Manager, you will report directly to the Director of Advancement and Operations. Your responsibilities will include managing ESLC's website, developing engaging content for our social media channels, and implementing strategies to grow our online and email audiences. You will also coordinate the production of our bi-weekly newsletter, write and distribute press releases, and develop relationships with media professionals to enhance our outreach efforts. This position requires occasional travel, as well as the flexibility to work evenings and weekends when necessary. If you are passionate about conservation and ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities
• Develop cutting-edge and consistently excellent communications strategies to ensure ESLC brand awareness and the timely promotion of our work.
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• Manage ESLC's website.
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• Develop regular content for ESLC's social media channels, with an emphasis on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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• Implement strategies for growing our online and email audiences.
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• Develop and utilize strategies to measure the effectiveness of organizational communications efforts.
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• Coordinate production of our bi-weekly newsletter, Conservancy Connections.
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• Write and place press releases, letters to the editor, and opposite-editorials and develop relationships with relevant traditional media professionals.
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• Coordinate annual production of our Conservation Impact Report.
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• Assist advancement team with creation of fundraising and promotional materials.
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• Develop other external publications for ESLC.

Requirements
• A Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
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• Minimum of three to five years of professional experience in one or more of the following: communications, journalism, marketing, or graphic design.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Experience with copyediting and proofreading.
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• Familiarity with MS Office product suite.
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• Training or experience with design platforms such as Canva or Adobe InDesign preferred.
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• Experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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• Experience with photography, videography, and relevant editing software.
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• A passion for conservation, the outdoors, and protecting the rural Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with GIS and recordkeeping.
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• Project research and due diligence experience.

Benefits
• Dental insurance
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• Health insurance
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• Paid time off
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• Vision insurance