Communications & Marketing Director

Clean Ocean Action (COA) seeks an enthusiastic, driven, and dedicated Communications & Marketing Director (“Director”) to create, plan, develop, manage, maintain, implement and monitor all aspects of internal and external communication and marketing products. The Director ensures work products, both digital and non-digital, are inspiring and motivating, and increasing COA’s productivity, visibility, engagement and resources. The Director develops, incorporates, and maintains creative and clear key messaging, channels, and tactics, as well as develops and attains robust goals for successful communications and marketing as evidenced by increased volunteers, donations, social media followers, and engagement in programs. The Director also coordinates and maintains all media relations and events (traditional and non-traditional). This position is in consultation with the Executive Director and Management and Operations Director.

Specific Responsibilities: 

1. Create and implement an annual Communications and Marketing Plan and Calendar to promote organizational issues, events, and programs that is integrated with staff.
2. With content and support from staff for program work and events, create and coordinate internal and external digital and print communications (e.g., monthly newsletters, reports, posters, flyers, advertisements, invitations and others) and communicate through appropriate and available outlets.
3. With content and support from staff for program work and events, draft, coordinate, and post content (e.g. social media, website, Constant Contact, video/reels, blog, communication outlets, and content platforms), as well as manage and monitor responses including using analytics to improve and grow social media engagement 
4. Coordinate all media inquiries, contacts, relations, and opportunities, including press statements, advisories/alerts, releases, interviews, events, press conferences, and media coverage.
5. Ensure all communication and marketing is clear, consistent, and aligned with COA’s goals and values. 
6. Ensure increased participation and connection to COA programs with engagement            
7. Update, maintain, and enhance the website, and participate in the Website Redesign Team
8. Assist with materials for annual appeals (End of Year and Summer) 
9. Assist with promotion/marketing for all programs (including but not limited to Student Environmental Advocates & Leasers, Student Summit, Beach Sweeps, Seaside Environmental Academy, Rally for the Waterways, etc.). 
10. Cultivate innovative connections with ocean photographers and influencers.
11. Assist with digital events such as webinars, virtual meetings, and live streaming activities.
12. Maintain contact management and cultivation.
13. Enhancement and integration of COA branding in all aspects.
14. Assist with materials related to fundraising efforts, including COA Events and External Events.
15. Maintain communication & marketing platforms and outlets (i.e., Meta Business Suite, Constant Contact, MS Planner, other outlets/programs) 

Qualifications:

Skills & Qualifications for Success as the Communications & Marketing Director at Clean Ocean Action: 

1. Education & Experience - Degree and/or 3+ years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field • Superior verbal and written communication abilities, including strong mastery of the English language and excellent editing and proofing skills • Passion for the ocean and commitment to environmental advocacy 
   
    
2. Technical Skills - Digital and print content creation experience and application • Social media platform experience, including experience and strong knowledge of Meta Business Suite from a management perspective (not just posts) • Graphics and publication production experience • Website development & maintenance required (Concrete CMS experience, a plus) • PC, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite proficiency • Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency • Video creation and editing, a plus • 
   Bilingual skills, a plus 

1. Other Skills - Exceptional organizing skills and passion for attention to detail • Active learner & listener • Ability to think strategically, prioritize, and execute tasks with attention to detail • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to effectively communicate with various audiences • Excellent organizational and time management abilities • Creative thinker with excellent project management and interpersonal skills • Ability to work collaboratively • Result-oriented, professional, resourceful, flexible, and highly responsible • Environmentally focused, a plus

General Staff Expectations:

• Maintain strong drive and passion for protecting the ocean environment.
• Maintain excellent organizational skills, planning & implementing skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and manage timelines.
• Maintain an outgoing personality and ability to comfortably speak publicly.
• Seek, support, and sustain actions for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
• Work as an individual and as part of a team; COA is a team effort based on our work philosophy with a driving commitment to our mission.
• Teamwork is essential to the goals of COA and thus, communication and collaboration are key.
• Accept review of work, as well as professional guidance and criticism.  Most materials and documents are thoroughly reviewed and edited before release. 
• Maintain willingness to work during events and programs.
• Be reliable. Be factual. Be professional, creative, thoughtful, and flexible – go with the flow.
• Maintain working car. 

COA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff members without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just to do the right thing, but because it makes the organization stronger.

Position Requirements & Compensation: 

• This is a full-time salaried position located in-person at the COA office in Long Branch. 
• Meetings/events as scheduled, including evenings and weekends at times.
• Travel to/from COA-related events using a personal vehicle is required and compensated. 
• Benefits include health and dental insurance coverage offered on a cost-sharing basis, paid holidays and Paid Days Off (PDO), employer paid professional workshops and training. 

Annual Salary: competitive and commensurate with education, experience, proven success and other qualifications

Start Date: Position immediately available; COA seeks quick fulfillment.

Application Instructions: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The application instructions below apply to all locations where the job announcement is posted, including LinkedIn, Handshake, and other platforms. Please follow the instructions below.

To apply, please carefully follow the directions below. Submit the following required documents and information to Office@CleanOceanAction.org with “Comms and Marketing Director_Your Name” 
in the subject line:

1. Send resume or CV (including GPA if a recent graduate) and volunteer activities and hobbies. 
2. Cover letter expressing your interest in working for Clean Ocean Action, why you enjoy this work, and why you are good at it, and salary range expectation. Please also include why you are considering leaving your current position and/or changing careers, if relevant. 
3. One writing sample, such as marketing or communications samples, which is indicative of your capacity to meet the job expectations.
4. Three references from past or present direct supervisors (colleagues or personal friends are not acceptable). Include reference name, position, affiliation/connection to you, and contact information (phone and email).