Director of Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• The Director of Communications oversees the communications function at The Biomimicry Institute, facilitating the translation of TBI’s mission, programs, partnerships, and thought leadership into coherent, engaging, and well-coordinated communications across various channels.

• This position is accountable for the communications strategy, editorial planning, storytelling, media relations, brand consistency, digital engagement, and the execution of campaigns.

• Create and execute communications strategies that further TBI’s mission, strategic priorities, programs, fundraising objectives, and public visibility.

• Maintain a cohesive communications calendar that covers campaigns, newsletters, website updates, social media, events, launches, partner interactions, and organizational announcements.

• Simplify complex programmatic, scientific, design, innovation, and organizational content into accessible and engaging communications tailored for priority audiences.

• Lead the creation of high-quality content across TBI’s platforms, including the website, email/newsletters, social media, reports, campaign materials, event communications, press materials, and communications for partners and funders.

• Manage media relations, which includes handling press inquiries, maintaining media lists, developing pitches, preparing press materials, and coordinating with external PR or communications partners.

• Organize communications around significant external events such as conferences, Climate Week, COP, and other strategic opportunities.

• Monitor and report on communications metrics, including audience growth, engagement, website performance, email effectiveness, campaign results, media placements, and other relevant KPIs.

• Collaborate with the Development team to produce compelling communications for donors, funders, sponsors, and partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, nonprofit communications, or a related discipline.

• Proven ability to formulate and implement communications strategies across diverse channels.

• Excellent writing, editing, storytelling, and message development abilities.

• Experience in managing editorial calendars, campaigns, content production, and digital communications.

• Background in supervising staff, contractors, vendors, or cross-functional project teams.

• Strong project management skills with the capacity to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leaders, program staff, external partners, funders, and vendors.

• Proficiency in translating complex concepts into clear communications for various audiences.

• Dedication to TBI’s mission and a commitment to respectful, ethical, and accurate communication regarding biomimicry, nature-inspired innovation, and related knowledge systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Enjoy 100% coverage for employees for medical/dental/vision provided by Biomimicry Institute. (Please note, employees are responsible for coverage for spouses and/or dependents.)

• Retirement Plan: Begin your retirement savings after just 6 months of employment.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Benefit from our generous PTO policy, allowing you to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Paid Holidays: Take advantage of paid holidays as outlined in our Employee Handbook.

• Home Office Stipend: Receive a monthly stipend to help support your home office setup.