Job: MSI Communications Associate

Location: Arlington, VA, United States 
Deadline: Monday, 23 September 2013 

Description
OFFICE LOCATION

Arlington, Virginia (VA)

ABOUT US

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more. TNC

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for assisting with researching, planning, developing, writing and editing a variety of communication materials and implementing the programs and communication strategies to increase and sustain awareness and support of the vision and goals of the Major Systems Initiative (MSI). S/he reports to, and works closely with, the MSI Communications Manager as well as MSI project teams to identify communication needs and opportunities and develop overall communications.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assists with drafting communications plans and coordinating/executing communications plan deliverables and tactics.

• Identifies communications/writing needs across businesses/projects and develops/disseminates them per project team or business leadership approval; ensures consistency across all MSI communications.

• Applies learned systems change/adoption strategies in MSI internal messaging and communications plan, for example:

• Creates various communications using a mix of online and traditional media, such as newsletter articles, intranet site content, project-specific presentations, MSI leadership talking points, video script and content ideas etc.; communications should influence audiences to adopt new technologies, processes, etc.

• Manages and updates various project team intranet site communications resource sections.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. TNC

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or related field and minimum 4 years related experience or equivalent combination.

• Experience assisting with implementing organization-wide communications and/or change management strategies.

• Experience writing and editing one or more of the following: newsletter, magazine, annual report, web-site articles/stories, acknowledgment letters, fact sheets, presentations or equivalent.

• Experience presenting to diverse audiences including some or all of the following: senior leadership, project team members, and the public or equivalent.

• Experience coordinating multiple projects or related.

• Experience managing communication/writing needs of a large, multidisciplinary team.

• Experience working with MS Office suite software including MS Word, Adobe Photoshop or graphic design software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or related field and 4 years related experience or equivalent combination.

• Client Focus -

Converts IT theory into real world practice.

• Performance Motivation -

Focuses on open and consistent communication and is self-motivated.

• Oral and Written Communication -

Superb writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; transparent with written and verbal communications promoting teamwork and efficiency; experience in internal/external communications, marketing and brand campaigns preferred.

• Listening -

Observes, listens, and interprets correctly at all levels.

• Persuasiveness -

Uses the correct tone, style, and arguments based on timing, context, and discussion partner.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

• This is a full-time, regular position with an end date of June 2016.

BENEFITS

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. TNC

TO APPLY

To apply to position number 41188, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 23, 2013.

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EOE STATEMENT

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process
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