MCV Job Opening: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

This Communications Manager will take the lead on planning and carrying out the organization’s internal and external communications, reporting to the Executive Director while also working in close coordination with MCV’s Political, Program and Development staff; and partners to create and market MCV and MCVEF’s brand and message through multiple communication channels and strategies, including both earned and paid media. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is flexible, media- and tech-savvy and a superior writer and oral communicator. This position requires a working knowledge of Montana’s media landscape. Understanding of the political and environmental communities is a plus. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Communications Strategy: Create and implement an annual organizational strategic public relations/communications plan as well as shorter-term communications plans for key projects, including traditional and social media. Actively guide organizational branding, messaging and media outreach efforts.
• Outreach: Serve as the primary media contact for the organization, maintain relationships with reporters and editorial boards across Montana and pitch stories, reporter memos, editorials and op-eds.
• Management: Oversee management of organizational websites, including ensuring the sites consistently and accurately reflect organizational priorities and up-to-date information, news and events.
• Membership Communications: Owner of MCV’s member email communications including action alerts, newsletters, social media, event invites, etc. Coordinate with the Development Director on print and digital collateral for fundraising purposes and membership growth. Coordinate with the Program and Political Directors on communications collateral for issue-based and candidate campaigns.

• Racial Justice & Equity: The Communications Manager must share MCV’s commitment to integrating racial justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. MCV is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive organization and conservation movement to fully represent and engage all Montanans.

MCV is looking for a highly motivated, self-driven, reliable and detail-oriented professional who has experience in communications, media relations and non-profit advocacy. The Communications Manager will travel statewide as needed, with access to MCV’s car rental service. MCV offers flexible in-person or remote work available within the state of Montana.

Montana Conservation Voters offers a competitive annual salary ($50,000-$75,000) based on commensurate experience. Full-time, exempt employees of MCV are eligible for health, dental, and optical insurance. A Simple IRA is also available to qualified employees.