Communications Coordinator

This is a full-time, three-month interim position reporting directly to the Development and Communications Director, with the potential to become permanent based on organizational needs and staffing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Programmatic Marketing and Communications (55%)
  • Create storytelling content for organizational programming (education & engagement, stream restoration, working lands, urban waters initiatives) including social media, blog posts, press releases, website content, and email newsletters.
  • Execute external communications: monthly email newsletters, social media, press releases, and advertisements.
  • Implement individual programs’ communications plans, reviewing newsletters, blog posts, monthly check-ins, and promotional campaigns.
  • Document Cumberland River Compact projects through end-to-end photo and video.
  • Manage and maintain the Compact’s digital library of photo and video assets.
  • Fulfill graphic design requests in accordance with brand standards; maintain Canva brand templates and review templated projects by program staff.
  • Serve as the primary contact with print vendors for promotional and outreach materials.
  • Handle general communications requests from staff and external sources.
  • Prioritize program marketing with the Development and Communications Director.
  • Track analytics for digital communications (social media, webpages, marketing emails) to meet engagement deliverables.
  • Support staff special projects and tabling events as requested.
• Organizational Marketing and Communications (30%)
  • Assist with organizational branding, media outreach, social media content creation, and other marketing initiatives.
  • Develop new channels to showcase the Compact’s work in improving water quality and recreation.
  • Monitor and analyze communications output (website, media coverage, email marketing, social media) and provide monthly reports.
  • Implement website improvements and prioritize SEO for sites including cumberlandrivercompact.org, rootnashville.org, dragonboatnashville.com, and cumberlandriverbasin.org.
  • Maintain the Compact’s Shopify store and design new merchandise as requested.
  • Build partnerships to strengthen the Compact’s reach, impact, and brand.
• Fundraising (10%)
  • Assist with campaigns (annual appeal, Giving Tuesday, Earth Day) and event marketing/execution (e.g., Hellbender on the River).
  • Support tasks including database management, photography, blogging, and social media content creation.
  • Develop and distribute the Compact’s Annual Report and Year in Review Blog.
• Admin (5%)
  • Maintain the tech library and assist staff with equipment checkout for photography, presentations, and events.
  • Order branded apparel for office and field team staff, managing inventory with the Volunteer Coordinator.
  • Update and maintain communications SOPs for graphics, print products, branded merchandise, copy reviews, and tech checkout.
  • Manage internal/external staff roster information (cell phones, birthdays, start dates, headshots, bios, email signatures).

Requirements

• Excellent writing and editing abilities.
• Experience managing multiple social media accounts.
• Strong photography skills.
• Ability to apply brand standards to marketing and communications projects.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Canva, and social media platforms; Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Quick learner on platforms like WordPress, Emma, and Bloomerang.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful with strong deadline management.
• Interest in the environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Full-time, three-month interim role with potential for permanent status.
• Starting salary: $45,000.
• Earned time off and paid holidays.
• For permanent positions:
  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, off-job accident, critical illness, life/AD&D insurance, paid family leave).
  • 22 days of accrued earned time off per year.
  • 10 paid holidays.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Annual cost-of-living increase and potential for up to 8% annual bonus.