Communications Manager

Job Summary: The Communications Manager plays a central role in strengthening Project Coyote’s relationship with the public, volunteers, donors, media, and broader conservation community. This dynamic, fast-paced position blends digital communications and media relations to ensure consistent, mission-driven outreach. This position will oversee the Social Media & Marketing Coordinator position and interns as applicable.

This role requires outstanding writing and editing skills, technical skills in WordPress and e-communications, excellent project management skills, strong organizational ability, and a passion for wildlife conservation. The ideal candidate is proactive, flexible, highly collaborative, and adept at managing numerous communication projects and deadlines. As a key member of a growing organization, the Communications Manager will help elevate Project Coyote’s voice nationally and support strategic expansion.

Responsibilities:

Digital Communications (30%)

• In collaboration with staff, draft, edit, and disseminate error-free e-blasts and action alerts through EveryAction CRM system, maintaining best practices for email distribution, list management, and maintaining organizational SOP’s.
• Coordinate monthly volunteer email updates.
• Oversee development, writing, and copyediting for the quarterly Coyote Chronicles newsletter, collaborating with staff to curate compelling conservation stories and program updates.
• Maintain e-blast template library and ensure consistent brand use.
• Maintain event and digital download sign-up forms, ensuring consistency and brand alignment.

Media & Public Communications: (30% )

• Enhance Project Coyote’s presence in the media by writing, ghostwriting, or copyediting LTEs and Op-Eds for Project Coyote’s national and regional staff.
• Cultivate relationships with reporters and media outlets.
• Craft and disseminate media statements and press releases, and grow and maintain media contact and distribution lists.
• Seek opportunities for editorials from major media outlets, and implement both proactive and reactive strategies for addressing time-sensitive events and priorities in the field of wild carnivore advocacy.
• Manage email and Google Voice inquiries to Project Coyote from external outlets and the general public and answer (or distribute to appropriate staff) for timely expert response.
• Provide content and submissions for outside publications as requested.

Website Management: (15%)

• Update the WordPress website to ensure current information, error-free text, and conduct content updates as needed.
• Maintain web media library by organizing and standardizing file systems.

Webinar & Event Coordination: (15%)

• Coordinate Project Coyote’s quarterly webinar series Nourishing Earth, Nourishing Ourselves, including speaker outreach, promotions, technical setup, and webinar facilitation.
• Support Project Coyote staff in the promotion and technical setup of organizational webinars.
• Facilitate bi-monthly Team Social virtual meetings.

Other Duties: (10%)

• Assist Operations & Communication Director in maintaining yearly communications calendar and tasks in Asana project management software.
• Manage creative-related vendors, printers, and contractor information and files.
• Maintain organization of digital assets in Canva and Google Drive.
• Provide editorial support for publications and grants.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in a communication management role preferred.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of successful project management and ability to work with multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A degree in communications, public relations, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent direct experience will also be considered.
• Adept knowledge of Google Suite, Asana, Slack, WordPress, and Canva. Prior experience with email marketing software. EveryAction experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, wildlife conservation, environmental/animal protection, or related fields.
• Passion and dedication to the mission and goals of Project Coyote.

Comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance through group insurance plans. Cost to employee varies by state and plan selected.

• Minimum of 13 paid holidays + winter holiday office closure
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid vacation & sick leave
• 403b retirement plan
• Generous sabbatical leave after 5 years of service
• Professional development stipend