Communications Director

Communications Director at Revive & Restore

Summer 2024

With up to one million species on the brink of disappearing in the coming decades, Revive & Restore needs a brilliant Communications Director who can give a compelling voice to our conservation story.

Who we are:

At Revive & Restore we are building a new genetic rescue toolkit for applying biotechnologies to some of the toughest biodiversity challenges. Our projects demonstrate the measurable impact biotechnology can have on wildlife by enhancing genetic diversity, helping to build disease resistance, developing synthetic alternatives to wild harvest, and facilitating adaptation to a changing climate.

We are the leading conservation organization promoting the incorporation of genetic tools into standard conservation practice, bringing together the academic or commercial labs advancing science and the conservation practitioners working in the field. Revive & Restore has three distinct roles: convener, science advocate, and as funder of innovative biotechnologies.

We are spearheading exciting, collaborative projects in genomic conservation with promising results, which frequently gain the attention of national and international media outlets such as Science Magazine, Scientific American, and National Geographic. https://reviverestore.org

Who you are:

We are looking for an experienced communicator with enthusiasm for creating communication plans that bring complex projects and initiatives to life. You are a strategic and innovative writer with good judgment but also a storyteller who can craft high-impact communications. You are versatile in identifying, addressing, and engaging various audiences such as the media, science community, corporate sponsors, donors, government agencies, and the public across multiple stakeholder demographics. In the ideal world- you are also a strong advocate … for conservation and wildlife.

How you can help:

We hope to find someone who can address the current precaution-oriented conservation narrative and help us tell a new story focused on thoughtfully planned Intended Consequences. Working closely with the Executive Director, staff, and international partners, you will help articulate the organization’s work and positioning within the conservation field. Your forte is the ability to delve into complex issues with experts and distill this information to a wide variety of audiences through an array of communication formats.  

Areas you would manage:

Website Development (25%)

• Update webpages, adjusting navigational elements as needed using WordPress
• Track web analytics and utilize the data to optimize site engagement
• Write, edit, photo edit, and craft compelling content for the website and blog posts, which creatively convey our work and conservation impact
• Photo sourcing, especially of wildlife and appropriate biotechnology images, and photo rights management

Collateral Development (35%)

• Provide leadership on communications strategy and key messaging for the organization
• Develop content for press releases, presentation slide decks, op-eds, internal and external reports, conference materials, event summaries
• Develop communications to engage new donors and achieve philanthropic goals.
• Write and create donor engagement pieces, annual reports, and support with proposal writing 
• Maintain an engaging dialogue with supporters and members of our research community and other supporters through listservs, blog posts, and social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube)

Media Relations (30%)

• Develop media calendar and communication strategies
• Judiciously evaluate and respond to media inquiries and requests
• Maintain media list and cultivate relationships with key press
• Develop internal strategy and processes to track and disseminate media coverage
• Help develop scripts for video content, sourcing media, and assisting in interviews
• Coordinate approved media interviews with Revive & Restore staff and researchers and provide backup materials to prepare staff for interviews

Communications & Project Management (10%)

• Coordination of web launches, press releases, and special events will require excellent project management and internal communications with staff scientists and external partners

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, life sciences (biological sciences ideal), or related field
• Minimum five years of experience in communications or public relations - ideally in science or conservation organizations, and an understanding of the news cycle and media environment
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal, and group presentation) and demonstrated ability to explain complex concepts to a wide audience 
• A compelling storyteller
• Demonstrated experience with project management
• A comfortable user of social media and other information technology such as e-marketing tools (Mailchimp, Salesforce), web editing (WordPress), social media platforms, Google Suite applications, photo curation, and Google analytics for maximum SEO
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once and willing to work the occasional weekend and/or evening during important events
• General office and administrative support as needed for being a small, collaborative team

Preferred

• Knowledge of and experience with content strategy, user interface/user experience best practices and methods, and web accessibility best practices
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and be flexible as needed

Come help us present to the world the measurable impact genetic rescue can have on protecting and preserving our living species. Add your unique skills to a team doing something truly transformative in conservation!

Start Date: ASAP  

Location: This position is flexible and could be a hybrid of remote and on-site (if local to the Bay Area) or fully remote. 

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000

Benefits: Medical, 401(k)

To be considered for the position, please send application materials, including a cover letter, resume, and writing samples, to Marmee Manack at marmee@reviverestore.org.