Associate Director, Southwest Communications
Associate Director, Southwest Communications
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TITLE: Associate Director Southwest Communications
CLASSIFICATION: Associate Director II
DEPARTMENT: Conservation
WAGE CATEGORY: Full-time Exempt
REPORTS TO:Southwest Communications Director
LOCATION:Hybrid within Southwest region. The work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. Some work will need to be conducted in-person in Colorado New Mexico Utah Arizona and/or Texas with travel estimated at 5-8 days per month. Other occasionalregional and national travel to meetings and training may be required.
ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS
American Rivers is championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers from remotemountain streams to urban waterways. Healthy rivers provide people and nature with cleanabundant water and natural habitat. For 50 years American Rivers staff supporters andpartners have shared a common belief: Life Depends on Rivers.
The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities including within ourorganization. The life experiences knowledge innovation and talent that different people bringto our work provides perspectives experiences and competencies which are critical to oureffectiveness in protecting wild rivers restoring damaged rivers and conserving clean water forpeople and nature
JOB SUMMARY
The Southwest Communications Director works with our national communicationteam and conservation teams and partners to raise the profile of American Rivers and our partners and help advance conservation goals for healthy rivers and clean water. We are looking for someone who will work with internal and external teams to develop communications strategies and plans and build relationships with partners and media outlets to effectively message and amplify conservation work in the region.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop communications strategies to elevate the importance of healthy rivers tokey audiences in the southwest region inspiring action and advancing solutions.
Coordinate internal and external project teams to develop implement and adaptcommunications strategies and plans especially in multi-organizational coalitions across the region.
Conceive develop shoot edit and finalize storytelling film projects workingwith partners staff and characters as needed across the basin.
Design and drive implementation of digital storytelling projects such as ArcGISStory Maps web-based creative photography products and online river-relatedweb content.
Support place-based and policy reform campaigns of the Southwest RiverProtection Program through the creation of toolkits earned and paid media campaigns and targeted communications projects to build and maintain support of river protection goals in the region.
Leverage exceptional writing skills to educate and inspire priority audiencesaround clean water and healthy rivers.
Build and maintain strong relationships and coordination with diverse coalitionsof partners. Build relationships with regional media outlets; coordinate spokespeople; assist with rapid response communications.
Collaborate with an American Rivers communications team that includes other regional communications leads as well as national media digital and marketing colleagues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking and the ability to facilitate partners and agency representatives in decision- making consensus-building and collaboration.
At least 5 years experience in film production and distribution.
Demonstrated ability in podcast and creation of other audio products
Demonstrated strength in critical thinking problem-solving judgment anddependability.
Proven ability to create communications plans and calendars manage deadlinesand coordinate communications campaigns.
Experience leading multi-agency teams of communicators with stronginterpersonal facilitation and leadership skills as well as the ability to work well with a diverse range of people. Experience working with government agencies NGOs and Tribal nations.
Strong project and contract management organizational skills withdemonstrated experience meeting challenging project deadlines by effectively managing teams and developing/managing project scope schedule and budgets.
Proficiency in Adobe Suite Canva and Microsoft Office to producecommunications content.
5 years experience in a communications or related field preferred.
Masters or advanced degree in fine arts creative writing or journalism preferred
LOCATION
HYBRID within Southwest region. The work of this role may beconducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. Some work will need to be conducted in-person in Colorado New Mexico Utah Arizona and/or Texas with travel estimated at 5-8 days per month. Other occasional regional and national travel to meetings and training may be required.
COMPENSATION
American Rivers offers marketable compensation that reflects the qualifications and experienceof the selected candidate. The salary range for this position is $$71196-$80070 annually depending on experience and qualifications. We provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our full-time regular employees including:
Health and Wellness: Medical dental vision long-term and short-term disability and lifeinsurance.
Financial Security: After one year of service American Rivers begins contributing a 3%employer contribution. There is no vesting schedule for employer contributions as employees are 100% vested upon participation.
Time Off: Four weeks of paid leave eleven paid holidays three floating holidays andsick leave.
At American Rivers we are committed to supporting our employees well-being professional growth and financial security ensuring they can thrive both at work and in life.
COMMUNITY AND OPPORTUNITY
At American Rivers our core values drive everything we do - we Lead with Collaboration andTrust Infuse Equity and Justice Deliver Results and Ensure Staff and Volunteers Thrive. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued supported and empowered to make a difference.
Our culture prioritizes work-life thriving through Focus Fridays (no internal meetings) professional development opportunities a home office stipend and our comprehensive leave policies including sabbatical leave (every seven years) and paid parental leave (six weeks w/ one year of service).
We also ensure leadership stays connected to staff needs through an internal advisory group fostering open communication and continuous improvement.
At American Rivers our people are our strength and we are dedicated to building a thriving inclusive workplace where everyone can grow and contribute to our mission.
American Rivers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternateformat or to request reasonable accommodation please contact the Human Resourcesdepartment at or .
Please note that oneweeks advance notice is preferred.
Applicant must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States. American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates of all personal and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
