Regular full-time, salaried position requiring occasional night or weekend work as needed. Located in the Coogan Farm office, with presence needed across DPNC campuses. The Marketing & Communications role is responsible for the planning, development and strategic implementation of all marketing, communications, and public relations efforts to enhance DPNC’s mission, goals and visibility.

Primary Relationships

The position reports to the Executive Director and has working relationships with the Development Director and senior management team. Serves as an ambassador to the business community (local and regional); members; schools, libraries and other clients/constituents; the public; the media; hotels; tourism organizations and area chambers. Supervises Technology & Publications Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate marketing and communications initiatives including publications, website, media relations and social media.

Actively builds and maintains collaborative relationships with staff in the field to accurately inform marketing of the Nature Center’s core activities, including education programs, volunteer service and wildlife rehab.

Creates content for Nature Center’s email, web, social media and print communication vehicles. Coordinates production and establishes project timelines to meet deadlines.

Coordinates branding of DPNC print and electronic materials in use at DPNC & Coogan Farm. Responsible for editorial direction, design, production and distribution of branding and publications including stationary, Chickadee email newsletter, rack cards, brochures, maps and program guides.

Ensures promotion of revenue-driving programs and events through marketing tools and by working collaboratively with other organizations to broaden the Nature Center’s impact and message. Monitors enrollment in programs and events, adjusts marketing efforts as needed to hit revenue targets.

Act as DPNC’s representative with the media and coordinates media interest in DPNC.

Leads or supports projects as assigned, such as cause-related marketing and special events. A team of staff members, including the Marketing and Communications Director, work collaboratively to plan, coordinate and facilitate several special events each year.

Coordinate appearance/image of all DPNC print and electronic materials including letterhead, brochures, invitations, posters, flyers and use of logo.

Work with VMS staff to promote appropriate programs at welcome centers.

Events

Plan in, coordination with other Directors, special public and private programs, conferences and seminars.

Takes a leadership role in the DPNC Green-Tie Team.

Schedule and communicate with speakers, vendors and participants as needed.

Coordinates and monitors marketing and messaging timelines working with staff to develop and manage yearly event calendar.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in marketing, public relations and communications.

Experience creating marketing, communications, and public relations content, with an emphasis on social media content.

Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills and a strong attention to detail.

Proficiency in Google Workspace, WordPress, graphic design software and email marketing software, or the ability to learn.

Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills to support the mission.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the maturity and ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet established goals.

An understanding of how marketing and communications can be used to build reach and reputation, particularly in the non-profit sector, and a desire to find and tell the stories of the organization.

Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.

DPNC is committed to recruiting diverse and talented colleagues with a passion for our mission. We recognize that successful candidates may come from a range of backgrounds. We encourage you to apply and tell us what makes you a good fit for this position, even if you do not meet every one of the listed qualifications.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Executive Director Davnet Conway to info@dpnc.org.

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

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