Job Op: Communications Director New Jersey League of Conservation Voters

[Edward Potosnak III]

Title: Communications Director
The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (New Jersey LCV), is the leading political voice for the environment in

the Garden State.

New Jersey LCV seeks to hire a Communications Director to devise and implement media strategies and increase media presence statewide to promote conservation. This individual must be able to work independently as well as with a dynamic team and committed Board of Directors to maximize outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, improve, and execute a broad and multifaceted communications strategy involving owned, earned, and paid media efforts designed to safeguard clean water, improve air quality, and preserve open spaces.

• Develop messages and media-related materials including press releases, media statements, op-eds, letters to the editor, and presentations.

• Cultivate media contacts and secure press coverage for the organization and its programs, policy and political work.

• Edit content for printed material including educational guides, fundraising letters, event invitations, policy documents and political advertisements.

• Manage the website for New Jersey LCV (www.njlcv.org) and its Education Fund (www.njlcvef.org), as well as assisting with on-line advocacy and fundraising efforts.

• Develop, write and/or edit content for the website, blog, newsletters, and occasional emails to members.

• Plan and execute media events.

• Anticipate, prevent, and, if necessary, manage crisis communications.

• Represent the organization at meetings and events.

• Ensure a robust social media presence in cooperation with the Director of Digital Engagement and others across the organization.

  & Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to conservation and understanding of environmental issues.

• Superior written and oral communication skills.

• Experience developing message materials and working with the media.

• Proven media placement abilities.

• Proficiency in designing and implementing publicity strategies.

• Familiarity with website content management and ideas about internet branding.

• Experience working with coalitions preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to work accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage high volume workload.

• Excellent personal organizational and time management skills.

  & Personable, dependable team player.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

To apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to jo...@njlcv.org with “Communications Director” in the subject line. No calls please.

New Jersey LCV is an equal opportunity employer.