Communications Manager

Job Title: Communications Manager

Reports to: Communications Director

Type of Work: Full-time Salaried

Classification: Exempt

Start Date: March 2026

Location: Lander WY or remote within Wyoming

Deadline to Apply: Feb. 6 2026

Starting salary: Competitive and comprehensive benefits time off and compensation package and a salary range of $61000 - $66000 annually

About the Organization

The Wyoming Outdoor Council is the states oldest independent conservation organization. We advocate for Wyomings environment and communities using multiple knowledge systems and evidence-based practices to ensure comprehensive and long-term solutions.

We seek to enact lasting change that protects the land wildlife clean air and water we depend on meet people where they are ensure diverse perspectives are part of the conversation build coalitions and practice reciprocity.

The Wyoming Outdoor Council offers a flexible workplace with competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits include:

• Health insurance premium covered at 100% for employees and 50% for dependents spouses and domestic partners
• 100% of employee vision dental and disability premiums paid by WOC
• 50% of dependent spouse/domestic partner health insurance premiums paid by WOC
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% match
• 12 days of paid wellness/sick leave per year
• Vacation accrual starts at 15 days per year
• 2 paid discretionary days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid religious observance leave upon approval by the executive director
• A cell phone stipend
• 12 weeks of paid family leave (available twice after 18 months of employment)
• 8 weeks of paid sabbatical leave (available every five years with approval by the executive director)

The Outdoor Council is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize fairness in salaries across the organization. We are committed to building a diverse staff board of directors and an organizational culture of equity & belonging where we live our values.

The scope of this positions responsibilities may change depending upon experience.

Our Values

• We are dedicated to protecting Wyomings environment and quality of life now and for future generations.
• In our conservation work we lead with humility. We value diverse perspectives. We are solutions oriented.
• In our words and actions we contribute to a respectful and equitable workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.
• We seek creative solutions to tough problems. We are flexible and willing to change course if something isnt working.
• With kindness and honesty we communicate directly. We respond to feedback with openness and a growth mindset.
  

About Your Role

As a leader on the communications team you will play an integral role in planning and executing WOCs communications campaigns. You will write and edit content; help oversee the production of newsletters print publications social media and other materials; and assist in fielding media requests. Youll also work with the communications director to implement a strategic communications plan that strengthens WOCs brand reflects our commitment to equity and belonging and helps achieve the organizations conservation legislative and fundraising goals.

The communications team consists of a communications director to whom you will report and a communications coordinator and digital communications coordinator who you will supervise and mentor. You will work closely with the comms team and the rest of WOCs staff to build awareness of environmental issues in Wyoming spark public engagement around conservation and connect with new audiences including tribal communities.

You will:

• Serve as a key writer and editor for newsletters reports fact sheets action alerts web pages event materials and other print and digital communications
• Work with the communications director to produce WOCs quarterly magazine including writing and editing stories sourcing and shooting photos and assisting with layout production and distribution
• Supervise the production of social media content working with the digital communications coordinator to conceptualize and plan content and provide feedback and edits on social media products
• Supervise the creation of targeted emails newsletters and text messages that go out to WOCs constituents working with the communications coordinator to hone messaging and drive engagement
• Manage website updates to ensure that WOCs latest news opportunities for engagement and calls to action are highlighted
• Provide editorial support to program staff and the rest of the comms team
• Assist in fielding media requests and pitching stories to the press
• Assist with graphic design
• Support WOCs development team in writing fundraising emails letters and publications
• Use our CRM EveryAction to build action alert forms emails mailing lists and SMS messages
• Monitor performance data for emails action forms SMS messages social media and website
• Collaborate with the communications team to uplift nondominant communities in our storytelling and create content that is culturally resonant especially with tribal communities
• Support the work of equity and belonging at WOC
• Attend and participate in annual staff retreat and in-person staff days
• Other duties as assigned

About You

You have exceptional writing and editing skills with several years of professional experience or graduate-level coursework in creative writing media studies communications or other relevant fields. You are able to take complex scientific policy or legal information and communicate it clearly and compellingly. You recognize the tone of WOC publications and are able to replicate this in your writing. And you are adept at editing other peoples work to create finished products that shine.

You also enjoy teaching and mentoring others and have management experience. You have strong leadership and interpersonal skills and you take pride in your ability to nurture budding talent. You thrive in collaborative environments but are self-driven organized and ready to take ownership over your projects to make them your own. You keep your finger on the pulse of marketing and communications trends and you bring vibrant ideas to the table for moving the needle on important issues.

You are able to manage multiple time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced dynamic environment. You have excellent attention to detail but not at the expense of the big picture. You take pride in the quality of your work and are fastidious about meeting deadlines and keeping others on schedule.

Ideally you have experience working with and catering to nondominant communities. And you are familiar with the geography natural resources and culture of Wyoming or are willing to learn quickly. If you have graphic design skills that is a plus.

You have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.

You are committed to the mission of the Wyoming Outdoor Council and will support and contribute to our equity & belonging work.

We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and please note you do not need to meetall the criteria listed in order to be considered for this position. Research shows that many marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet each and every requirement. At WOC we are committed to building a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace. You may be the perfect candidate for this role even if your resume doesnt perfectly align with every item in the job description.

Email Misti Haase at with any questions or if you need any accommodations in the application or interview processes (please put Communications Manager in the subject.).

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of those met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time and frequent viewing of computer screen and other resources.
• Communicating in person and via virtual tools.
• Reading preparing and editing documents.
• Preparing and reviewing social media including audio and video content.
• Regular keyboarding.
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds.
• The employee may be exposed to varying temperatures weather conditions and noise levels.

Required Experience:

Manager