Associate Director of Communications, Corporate Sustainability

About the Role

The Associate Director of Communications, Corporate Sustainability plays a central role in crafting and executing bold, integrated communications strategies that engage senior business leaders, strengthen The Nature Conservancy’s brand, and establish the organization as a go-to authority on corporate sustainability and markets that support climate- and nature-positive outcomes. This role turns complex science and partnerships into sharp, persuasive narratives for CEOs, CFOs, Chief Sustainability Officers, investors, donors, and decision-makers across corporate value chains. The position sits within TNC’s Global Marketing and Communications team and works in partnership with the Corporate Engagement team, which is part of TNC’s Impact Finance & Markets division. The Associate Director will serve as a thought partner to the Managing Director of Corporate Engagement and other leaders within the division.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on sustainability and related issues and trends relevant to corporate or investor audiences, especially key TNC corporate partners, and assess impacts and opportunities for TNC’s positioning.
• Identify and secure high-value visibility opportunities, including speaking engagements, major events, media opportunities, and thought leadership platforms that elevate TNC’s corporate sustainability work.
• Develop and optimize content across digital and owned channels, ensuring alignment with audience journeys (including SEO where relevant), engagement, and organizational priorities (e.g., web and social media content, thought leadership articles, speeches, presentations, and partner materials).
• Partner with communications colleagues, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to align communications efforts with organization and business development goals.
• Serve as a liaison to corporate partners’ communications teams to ensure message alignment, brand integrity, and effective joint communications.
• Manage multiple high-priority initiatives and projects simultaneously in a complex, matrixed organization, demonstrating sound judgment, effective prioritization, and strategic resource allocation.
• May supervise and develop staff and/or lead cross-functional project teams, setting clear expectations and supporting professional growth.
• May manage external consultants, agencies, or vendors, including defining requirements, guiding deliverables, and ensuring performance and accountability.

Strategic Focus Areas

• Strategic Communications and Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of integrated, audience-first communications strategies and narratives that elevate TNC’s positioning with corporate and financial audiences.
• Thought Leadership and External Positioning: Drive TNC’s reputation as a trusted, solutions-oriented voice on corporate sustainability and climate- and nature-positive outcomes through executive platforms, speaking engagements, and strategic content.
• Content and Channel Strategy: Develop and implement high-quality, audience-focused content optimized for reach and engagement across channels (e.g., webinars, events, social media).
• Collaboration in a Matrixed Organization: Build partnerships across Corporate Engagement, Marketing and Communications, conservation, policy, and other functions to drive coordinated communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience in project management, developing communications strategies, and measuring results.
• Experience cultivating and managing client relationships.
• Experience supervising staff and teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong understanding of corporate climate and sustainability commitments, targets, and frameworks (e.g., net zero, SBTi, TNFD).
• Experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies for corporate, investor, or financial audiences.
• Demonstrated success positioning organizations or executives as thought leaders through strategic content, speaking engagements, events, and/or media.
• Experience managing budgets, including vendor management and expenditure tracking.
• Fluency with digital communications channels (websites, social media, email marketing) and emerging tools.
• Experience working in or with the private sector and/or nonprofits engaging corporate partners.
• Exceptional writing and editorial skills across formats.
• Ability to operate effectively in matrixed, global organizations with high initiative and proactivity.
• Cross-cultural experience and/or experience working in global contexts.

Pay

For U.S.-based applicants, the starting pay range is $82,790 - $124,270 USD annually, based on location, qualifications, skills, and experience. For applicants outside the U.S., pay ranges will be in local currency (e.g., UK: £68,720 - £73,015 GBP) and determined by local labor market conditions. Geographic location will be confirmed during recruitment to determine the actual pay range.

Benefits

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health care benefits and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match.
• Parental leave and accrued paid time off.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program and other well-being benefits.

Learn more about Benefits and Perks.