Strategic Communications & Development Specialist

Responsibilities

• Implement the MassBays Communications Plan and develop strategic outreach plans for diverse target audiences.
• Manage the quarterly newsletter, including content collection and editing.
• Coordinate social media presence with regular updates to increase visibility.
• Engage with partners by convening focus groups, stakeholder workshops, and attending relevant conferences.
• Collaborate with the University Advancement team to identify and reach out to potential funders and supporters.
• Monitor state policy proposals and assist in crafting scientifically based responses.
• Coordinate the development of the MassBays Annual Report and other reporting products.
• Co-lead the planning of major events, such as the State of the Bays conference and EPA program evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or environmental studies.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent writing skills (two writing samples, such as press releases or blog posts, must be submitted with the application).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively.
• A strong interest in environmental protection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Massachusetts state and local government structures.

Benefits

• This is a fully benefited position.
• Full-time status (37.5 hours per week).

About the Company

The Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership (MassBays) is one of 28 National Estuary Programs established under the federal Clean Water Act. MassBays works to realize a vision of healthy and resilient estuaries and sustainable ecosystems across a planning area that encompasses more than 50 communities along Ipswich Bay, Massachusetts Bay, and Cape Cod Bay.