Office Location:

United States

This role is open to candidates anywhere globally that TNC operations. Remote and hybrid options are available.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Oceans Communications Lead develops, manages, and implements strategic communications that elevate the ocean-based conservation work of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to help facilitate comprehension and achievement of the organization’s 2030 goals.

The Ocean Communications Lead is responsible for developing and implementing focused communication strategies to help support and amplify TNC’s ocean work. They help to facilitate communication across TNC’s globally distributed ocean staff, marketing division, and partners and identify communication and media needs and opportunities. They develop key messages and talking points on ocean conservation topics, navigating multiple inputs from across the organization. They actively identify target audiences and cultivate strategic communications opportunities within global arenas to elevate TNC’s profile in ocean conservation. They develop and foster relations with key stakeholders and manage the dissemination of ocean-related publications, priorities, progress, and information. They provide consultation, coaching, and talking points to persons serving as spokesperson(s) on TNC’s ocean conservation work. They may supervise staff and contractors, as well as manage the budget, key operational plans, and dissemination of media information. They serve as the primary conduit between the Global Ocean team and the marketing division and will also coordinate among peer communicators and conservation practitioners who specialize in distinct bodies of ocean conservation work (including aquaculture, fisheries, blue carbon, ocean protection, marine habitat restoration, etc.).

As the Ocean Communications Lead, you will:

• Development and execution of ocean’s strategic communications plan as part of a coordinated conservation communications strategy in support of TNC’s 2030 goals
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to create compelling stories and messaging that elevates TNC’s profile and recognition in ocean conservation across diverse media outlets and communications platforms.
• Writes and produces of a variety of content, including but not limited to central messaging, social media, blogs, talking points, case studies, videos, and presentations.
• Increases TNC ocean conservation visibility and impact at high profile, global events (including but not limited to Our Oceans Conference, UN Ocean Conference, UN CBD and UNFCCC COPs and World Ocean Day) as well as support coordinated ocean presence at key internal TNC events (including Global Board meetings and key donor engagements)
• Designs, manages, and implements multiple projects by coordinating the work of professionals inside and outside the organization.
• Manages one or more professional staff and accountable for achievement of team business and professional development goals and objectives.
• Assists with creation/administration of budget, evaluates results and develops corrective strategies as needed.
• Responsibility and accountability for meeting strategic goals and objectives.
• Resolve complex issues independently within program area.
• Opportunity to act independently within specific program or project goals. Work checked through agreement by superiors.
• Occasional travel required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

We’re Looking for You:

The ideal candidate will have all or some of these qualifications. If you don’t have all of them, apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:

• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies and compelling content.
• Experience in advocacy or communications related to oceans work.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for diverse and inclusive audiences including experience in translating complex scientific or technical content into compelling communications.
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills including experience engaging diverse audiences including some or all of the following: internal and external executives, donors, members, board members, Indigenous Peoples and local community groups and the public or equivalent.
• Experience working in a global, decentralized organization a plus.
• Experience working in communications between NGO, corporate, and governmental organizations.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, and experience of working with many internal and external partners simultaneously.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 8 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience in project management, developing communications, media and engagement strategies and measuring results.
• Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
• Experience supervising staff and team.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Salary Information:

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $71,000 – $115,000 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.  

Apply Now:

To apply for job ID 55328, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.