Communications Manager, LandScale at Rainforest Alliance

Position summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Communications Manager to lead the development and implementation of LandScale’s communications strategy. You will manage LandScale's communications (internal and external), ranging from media relations and stakeholder engagement to messaging, editorial planning, and content development. You are a determined and well-organized self-starter with a "can do" attitude and are comfortable taking on diverse responsibilities. 

The Communications Manager will be responsible for the following duties. 

• Refine and implement a communications strategy to support LandScale’s strategic priorities and mission
• Ensure the LandScale brand is applied correctly and consistently by the team, partners, customers, and advocates
• Lead the development of LandScale’s communications materials in all relevant forms, including print and online, e.g., website content, social media, newsletters, case studies, press releases, white papers, videos, infographics, and any other necessary materials
• Plan and coordinate LandScale’s presence at key events and assist in preparing team members to participate in these events, including preparing presentations, and attending meetings, as needed
• Oversee website development and curation
• Manage and enhance engagement of LandScale’s subscribers/followers via social media channels and mailing lists
• Support LandScale’s Steering Group members (Rainforest Alliance and Conservation International) and partners to be effective in conveying and amplifying key messages related to LandScale
• Build and manage a network of engaged advocates to promote LandScale through word-of-mouth and other communications
• Work with colleagues, LandScale users, and partners to develop stories and thought-leadership pieces to raise awareness of LandScale
• Manage and elevate LandScale’s media presence, for instance by producing press releases, cultivating and maintaining key media contacts, and securing earned media placements

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, international development, environmental or social sciences, or a related field
• At least 7 years of relevant work experience
• The ability to present complex ideas in a clear and compelling manner to a wide variety of audiences, including governments, businesses, investors, and project developers
• Excellent English writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with a diversity of stakeholders from different sectors and cultural backgrounds
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current sustainability trends and practices as well as environmental and social issues
• Experience conducting or overseeing visual and graphic design activities in support of brand identity, marketing, and communications
• Experience with media relations
• Proficiency working with key communications platforms and tools, including but not limited to Wordpress, Mailchimp, Canva, Adobe Creative, LinkedIn, and Twitter
• Experience working in a start-up environment is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time nationally and internationally