Community Outreach Manager - Nantucket Conservation Foundation : Job Details

Community Outreach Manager

The Community Outreach Manager plays a vital role in strengthening relationships between the Nantucket Conservation Foundation (NCF) and its community. This full-time position, with a preference for in-person work, reports directly to the Director of Advancement. The role is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy that keeps the public informed and engaged with NCF's mission, impact, and initiatives. Core responsibilities include creating compelling communications for press releases, newsletters, fundraising materials, and targeted outreach campaigns, while ensuring consistent, mission-driven messaging across all platforms.

Equally important is leading the planning, coordination, and execution of NCF's signature community events, including the Race for Open Space, Summer Dinner, and Fall Festival & Batacular Bike Race, as well as regional receptions and off-site board meetings. The Community Outreach Manager ensures these events reflect NCF's mission, foster meaningful community engagement, and maximize visibility and participation.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan to elevate NCF's mission, increase public engagement, and support organizational goals, including event promotion strategies to maximize participation and visibility

· Create and distribute compelling communications, including press releases, newsletters, fundraising appeals, targeted campaigns, and the annual donor impact report

· Ensure consistent, mission-driven messaging across print, web, email, and social media

· Collaborate with internal teams to gather stories, visuals, and impact data that effectively showcase NCF's work

· Cultivate media relationships to secure coverage and raise awareness of NCF's programs and events

· Serve as the primary contact for external vendors to ensure timely, high-quality materials and seamless event execution

· Lead the planning and execution of NCF's signature community events, including Race for Open Space, the Summer Dinner, and the Fall Festival & Batacular Bike Race, as well as regional receptions, donor gatherings, and board meetings

· Recruit and support event volunteers to ensure a positive and meaningful participant experience

· Oversee event and communications budgets to ensure strategic, responsible spending

· Maintain event timelines and lead post-event evaluation to inform future planning

· Track communications and outreach metrics to assess effectiveness and refine strategies

· Manage ordering and provide design oversight for NCF merchandise to ensure brand consistency

Preferred Qualifications

· Exceptional communication skills

· Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field

· Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in communications, community outreach, event management, or a related role

· Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders

· Proficiency with communication and design tools, including email marketing platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic graphic design tools, e.g. Canva

Salary and Benefits

· Salary range: $75,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience

· NCF offers a competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance; a 401(k) plan; life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage; paid time off; and professional development opportunities