Associate Director – Outreach and Communications

American Rivers

American Rivers communications leader advancing Northern Rockies river conservation through outreach, media relations, and storytelling. Developing regional campaigns, events, content, and public engagement strategies.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $61,800 - $75,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing communications and marketing strategies, with a strong focus on relationship building and content creation. Proficient in managing projects, analyzing metrics, and engaging with local media while having a deep understanding of Northern Rockies conservation issues.

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Communications Strategy DevelopmentEvent Planning and ExecutionDigital Content ProductionMedia Relations ManagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

CommunicationsMarketingContent CreationProject ManagementDigital Content ProductionMetrics AnalysisPress Statement DraftingSocial Media ManagementFundraising Event PlanningStorytelling

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityTime Management

Industry Keywords

ConservationNorthern RockiesJournalismPublic EngagementCampaign CoordinationLocal JournalismField WorkRiversPolitical AwarenessCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a communications and marketing strategy for the Northern Rockies region
Plan and execute events including speaking engagements, webinars, film showings, field tours, and fundraising events
Lead storytelling efforts through blogs, social media posts, e-newsletters, action alerts, factsheets, photos, video, and other materials
Build and maintain relationships with media members and regional influencers
Coordinate regional media relations, draft press statements and talking points, respond to outreach, and help implement rapid-response communications
Collaborate with the national communications and marketing team on brand, voice, messaging, strategy, and coordination
Track and analyze metrics to evaluate communications and public engagement effectiveness
Manage content calendars, deadlines, and budgets for outreach and communications projects
Support contract and consultant management as needed
Develop timely “take action” opportunities for members and supporters in the Northern Rockies region

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or undergraduate degree and 3 years of relevant experience in conservation, marketing, communication, or journalism
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage complex project timelines and coordinate multiple campaign efforts
Experience with digital content production tools
Interest and willingness to experiment with new communications tactics
Experience or interest working with local and regional journalists
Strong familiarity with Northern Rockies conservation issues, politics, and culture
Ability and willingness to travel regionally, including occasional off-hours or field work
Comfort prioritizing work in high-pace environments and meeting regular, variable deadlines
Love and passion for rivers
Must live within one hour’s drive of Jackson, Wyoming
Must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance
3% employer contribution after one year of service
Four weeks of paid leave
Eleven paid holidays
Three floating holidays
Sick leave
Focus Fridays with no internal meetings
Professional development opportunities
Home office stipend
Sabbatical leave every seven years
Paid parental leave of six weeks with one year of service
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities