Are you an experienced marketing and communications professional? Do you want to help us tell the world how amazing Caribbean birds are and why we should protect them?⁠ Then consider joining our team!

BirdsCaribbean (BC) is seeking to hire a full-time Communications Manager.

Position Overview: The Communications Manager oversees communications, marketing, and public relations efforts to raise awareness and support for BirdsCaribbean’s mission, projects, and programs. This role will provide strategic and tactical guidance to BirdsCaribbean to help our organization communicate effectively with our partners, members, and donors, and build awareness and engagement around our various programs. This position will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director of BirdsCaribbean and other staff, including members of our Fundraising, Media, Education, and Program Committees. This is a full-time employee or contractor position with benefits and can be worked remotely from any location. Caribbean nationals residing within the Caribbean are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing BirdsCaribbean’s external communications with members, partners, donors, the public, and media sources
• Overseeing all content creation and messaging, as well as online engagement growth, including:
  • Overseeing and developing materials to convey the organization’s mission and work 
  • Keeping our website up-to-date with organizational news, events, and educational resources for our partners and members/followers
  • Managing and helping to create content for our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube) together with our small team
• Producing and overseeing all printed and digital marketing, promotional, and educational materials (e.g., one pagers, brochures, reports, promotional graphics for upcoming events, e.g., bird festivals, conferences, training workshops, webinars, contests, etc.), including graphic design needs
• Executing clear and engaging copywriting for emails, blogs, press releases, and other promotional materials; coordinating and editing the work of other authors on our team
• Drafting and sending out our monthly newsletter, and other email communications with members, donors, partners, etc.
• Editing and approving press releases, articles, graphics, announcements, etc.
• Helping to develop and manage fundraising and membership campaigns
• Analyzing and documenting the effectiveness of all executed marketing and communications
• Managing a calendar of organizational priorities and weekly tasks for internal coordination with the team
• Managing photography and videography needs for events (e.g., conferences), activities, online, and print publications, as well as social media
• Ensuring consistency of messaging across all marketing and communications channels to convey the organization’s brand, mission, vision, and values
• Working in partnership with the Executive Director, and Fundraising, Media, Education, and Program Committees

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field strongly preferred

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of demonstrated experience in marketing/communications/public relations, including marketing and managing communications across a diverse set of platforms
• Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills; understanding of science grammar is a plus
• Graphic design skills – Adobe Creative Suite and Canva strongly preferred
• High proficiency with MS Office and WordPress strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
• Ability to prepare and edit audiovisual materials (including videos) for social media posts or brand content
• Knowledge of the media industry and ability to stay on top of market changes and relevant media opportunities
• A passion and curiosity for environmental science and conservation in the Caribbean; strong interest and/or experience with Caribbean birds or ornithology/ecology is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and the desire to deliver high-quality work without exceptions
• Ability to prioritize tasks, simultaneously manage multiple projects, and set/meet deadlines
• Capacity to oversee a small team that develops communications and educational content
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, focused, and ambitious; creative and innovative thinking
• Professional demeanor, team player, and a consistent positive attitude
• A reliable internet connection that supports Zoom video meetings without a problem 
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with a highly diverse audience

Desired Knowledge and Experience: 

• Experience or working knowledge of Caribbean birds and environmental conservation issues
• Experience with non-profit communications, marketing, and fundraising strongly preferred
• Excellent oral communications skills
• Professional working proficiency in Spanish and/or French language
• Familiarity with Mailchimp

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position that will require the flexibility to be available outside of normal working hours (i.e., 9am – 5pm) in certain cases, depending on the timing of specific deliverables and project deadlines. Pay will be commensurate with experience and local wage/cost-of-living considerations, and a benefits package will be developed in consultation with the candidate.  

Interested applicants should send an email to Lisa Sorenson (Lisa.Sorenson@BirdsCaribbean.org) and Adrianne Tossas (Adrianne.Tossas@BirdsCaribbean.org) with the subject line reading “Communications Manager Application.” Within the email, please include the following:

–       Briefly introduce yourself

–       Attach a cover letter (1 page or less) that expresses why you are interested in this position and summarizes your qualifications and experience

–       Attach a current copy of your resume

–       Include a compilation of any of the following of your work: newsletter or blog articles, public relations or promotional materials, and/or social media posts that you have written

Application period: June 21, 2021 to July 31, 2021

About Us: BirdsCaribbean (BC) is a vibrant international network of members and partners committed to conserving Caribbean birds and their habitats in the insular Caribbean (including Bermuda, the Bahamas, and all islands within the Caribbean basin). Our mission is to raise awareness, promote sound science, and empower local partners to build a region where people appreciate, conserve, and benefit from thriving bird populations and ecosystems. We are a non-profit membership organization based in the U.S. With 33 years of experience, BirdsCaribbean has built an extensive and active network of more than 60 partners across 31 countries, which include environmental organizations, government agencies, institutions, businesses, tour guides, educators, and individuals.

BirdsCaribbean is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. BirdsCaribbean makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We look forward to hearing from you!