Communications Manager

Job Opportunity – Communications Manager

About the Position

: Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) has an opening for a full-time Communications Manager. The Communications team tells IRC's and our partners' stories in a variety of written, visual, and digital formats. The Manager oversees all of IRC's communications activities, including staff and vendor management. The Manager also performs a variety of activities including facilitating meetings, participating in land tours, taking photos, and drafting a variety of written materials. The Manager has overall responsibility for the content and quality of IRC's external-facing communications. The Manager works extensively with internal team members, as well as external partners and vendors.

The Successful Candidate

will have a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations/marketing, or similar field of study; five (5) years of experience in a related field implementing communications strategies and managing staff and budgets; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Demonstrated experience working and communicating successfully with diverse groups.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to write persuasively for multiple audiences.
• Demonstrated experience with a broad spectrum of tools and techniques including electronic and print media, internet, e-communications, social media, special events, brand/image management, and writing/production of collateral materials.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva for basic graphic design and layout.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365, particularly working in the SharePoint environment.

Salary Range

: $85,000 to $99,000 per year

About the Team

: IRC's communications and marketing team plans and implements IRC's communications and marketing strategies. They are storytellers who create compelling messages to promote IRC and its partners. The team produces written and s