Communications Associate

CRWA uses science, advocacy, and the law to protect, preserve, and enhance the Charles River and its watershed. Job Description Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA), an internationally recognized environmental research and advocacy nonprofit based in Boston, MA, seeks a Communications Associate to join our interdisciplinary team. The position reports to the Deputy Director of Advocacy and is responsible for planning and implementation of communications across the organization, including social media, e-newsletters, press, web content, visual storytelling, and print and digital marketing materials. The Communications Associate will also work closely with CRWAs program and development teams to coordinate and support programmatic outreach, as well as fundraising activities and events as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and manage CRWAs communications calendar. Update and maintain website. Create content, including photos, videos, storymaps and/or other creative products to support education and awareness of CRWAs work and accomplishments. Draft and distribute press releases and handle media inquiries. Develop and coordinate e-newsletters. Work with Development team to produce CRWAs Annual Report. Collaborate with program staff to implement outreach aspects of CRWAs grant-funded projects, such as project web pages, virtual/in-person meetings, informational materials, social media posts, webinars, and trainings. Manage customer relationship management (CRM) platforms (i.e., Constant Contact). Recruit and manage communications and media interns as needed. Perform other duties as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience) required. At least 2 years of experience in the communications field. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Experience with digital communications and related technology. Experience with social media and trends. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Canva, or equivalent. Experience with CRM software (Constant Contact is preferred). Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple responsibilities and deadlines. Enjoys collaborating and working as part of a team. Must be able to work some evening and weekend events. Bilingual is a plus. APPLY TODAY At CRWA, we recognize that excellent candidates may not have every qualification listed but may still be a great fit for the job. If this is you, we encourage you to apply Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by email no later than December 30, 2023 to hiringcrwa.org and include Communications Associate in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates will be interviewed and selected based on criteria such as prior experience and skills relevant to this position. This is a full-time position based in Boston with competitive salary and benefits, including generous paid time off, employer contributions to health insurance premiums and retirement plan, and a public transit stipend. CRWAs office operates on a hybrid remote/in-person schedule. The starting salary range for this position is between $50,000 and $60,000, commensurate with experience. ABOUT CRWA CRWA uses science, advocacy, and the law to protect, preserve, and enhance the Charles River and its watershed. CRWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding), genetic information, or other bases protected by law. CRWA strives to attract and retain staff from a wide range of backgrounds, expertise, and perspectives and to foster a culture of belonging in which all feel valued and respected. Individuals with backgrounds underrepresented in the environmental advocacy field are particularly encouraged to apply. If you need accommodation(s) to make the interview process more accessible, please let us know. J-18808-Ljbffr