The Marketing and Communications Manager, Micronesia & Polynesia helps tell The Nature Conservancy’s story by guiding marketing efforts that support its mission and priorities. Day-to-day work includes researching stories, drafting engaging content to strengthen campaigns, coordinating photo and video shoots, and building strong relationships with staff, partners, and media to ensure communications are collaborative, authentic, and far-reaching. Working across departments, they develop targeted plans and promotions, manage projects and budget, and have the autonomy to solve challenges creatively. The role plays a vital part in amplifying TNC’s impact across Micronesia.
The Marketing and Communications Manager manages all aspects of specific marketing program and ensures that the creative work reflects the positioning, platform and voice of organization’s marketing objectives and meets client/internal partner needs. They serve as an expert resource to organization’s many departments and plays a lead role in crafting communications solutions that meet specific project objectives, while simultaneously strengthening The Nature Conservancy brand. They participate in devising plans and promotions in collaboration with internal departments to meet specific marketing and philanthropy targets. They actively identify target audiences and cultivate media contacts on a local and national level. They may coordinate and manage budgets for the initiative/program and may oversee the day-to-day tasks of the program. We expect this position to live within the region we currently do work in*, with a preference for Palau.
*The Micronesia and Polynesia program currently works in: Federated States of Micronesia, Republics of Palau, Kiribati and the Marshall Islands, Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) and Polynesia (American Samoa and French Polynesia).
Manage and serve as team lead on assigned projects.
May supervise professional and/or administrative staff.
Manage assigned budget, evaluate results and develop recommendations for corrective strategies as needed.
Responsibility and accountability for meeting project goals and objectives.
Resolves complex issues independently within program area.
Opportunity to act independently within program goals.
Travel occasionally to team meetings or trainings; flexible hours may be required.
Other related duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 7 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (11 years' work experience if no bachelor's degree).
Experience managing client and account relationships; leading with both internal and external partners.
Experience implementing and managing multiple complex projects from concept through execution; particular experience in producing and managing video and multimedia storytelling projects
Experience negotiating agreements.
Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred, ideally a familiarity and understanding of Micronesia and Polynesia.
Experience applying marketing principles on projects/programs.
Background in journalism, editorial writing, or fundraising communications is a plus.
Experience conceiving and writing creatively, tailoring technical or scientific information for non-technical audiences.
Practical knowledge of current and evolving trends related to field of experience.
Strong communication skills with ability to articulate ideas in a compelling manner.
Ability to provide constructive feedback and guide work to meet quality and brand standards.
Familiarity with digital platforms, content management systems, email marketing tools, and analytics.
Practical knowledge of current marketing and communications trends, including social media and emerging storytelling formats.
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 include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One 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. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into 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 and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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.
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