ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Position Title: Engagement Coordinator
Reports To: Executive Director
Status: Full-time, salaried (exempt)
Schedule: Flexible, some weekend events and activities required
Location: In-person at the Manzanita office with field-based work at LNCT properties in the Lower Nehalem region on the north Oregon coast
Compensation: $48,000 – $55,000 annual | Simple IRA with 3% employer match after 1 year | Accrued paid time off | $50/month Health Reimbursement
About the Lower Nehalem Community Trust
The Lower Nehalem Community Trust (LNCT)’s mission is to preserve land and nurture conservation values in partnership with an engaged community. The organization was founded over 22 years ago when a community of partners came together to conserve and restore natural lands in our community for the benefit of future generations. As a community-supported non-profit land trust, we continue this important work through our land acquisition and stewardship programs, community garden, and connecting people to learning opportunities on our lands. Our service area is the Lower Nehalem watershed and the majority of our current activities are focused in the tri-community area of Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler.
Role of the Engagement Coordinator
We are looking for an energetic, collaborative, and professional team member to support and grow engagement in our mission through strategic outreach and communications, organizational support, and coordination of public events, workshops and learning opportunities on the land.
The engagement coordinator plays a key role in supporting LNCT’s mission and will:
- Amplify awareness of our mission, programs, and impact through strategic communications (newsletter, social media, local media, website, print, and organizational partners)
- Foster relationships and engagement in LNCT programs, events and learning opportunities
- Support annual fundraising campaigns and special events, including donor and volunteer outreach
- Engage and welcome diverse groups on the land for learning opportunities related to our mission
- Collaborate to further LNCT diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging goals and contribute to a positive organizational culture
- Commit to a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient future for land conservation
Essential Responsibilities
Community Engagement
- Plan and coordinate annual calendar of events to engage people in experiential learning opportunities related to our mission (field trips, community events, workshops, webinars, etc.)
- Lead coordination of key annual and biennial events such as Earth Day, Migratory Bird Day, and the Nehalem Estuary Cleanup
- Convene LNCT Education Committee and engage members in defining and supporting educational goals and events
- Represent the organization in local and regional networks (Explore Nature, Tillamook County STEAM, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts Communications Network, etc.)
Communications & Outreach
- Implement LNCT communications and outreach plan across digital, social media and print platforms
- Develop and publish content for website and monthly newsletter and use analytics to track performance
- Engage staff and volunteers in communicating stories related to our efforts and impact
- Assist with annual fundraising plan – primarily the preparation and distribution of appeal communications and support for event logistics and planning
- Interact with donor, mailing, and volunteer databases (Little Green Light, MailChimp), for data import, maintenance, and tracking
- Represent organization at relevant outreach events
Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Passion for LNCT’s mission, vision, and values, and an interest in connecting people to the land and to each other
- Experience and comfort coordinating and leading groups of students, volunteers, and the public safely in outdoor activities (hikes, field trips, workshops, etc.)
- Contributor to inclusive, welcoming culture that values and holds space for different perspectives, personalities, learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds
- Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for working with students, volunteers and community members
- Experience developing innovative communications strategies and content
- Detail oriented and able to accurately track engagement and maintain organized records
- Experience with project or program management
- Individual initiative, creativity, and ability to work independently to plan, prioritize, and organize a dynamic workload
- Strong writing and editing skills for social media, newsletters, and press releases
- Basic graphic design knowledge for content creation in Canva or Adobe (or willingness to learn)
- Academic and/or experiential knowledge of species, relationships, habitats and environments of our service region (Lower Nehalem watershed on the north Oregon coast)
- Experience with grant writing or fundraising is a plus
- Valid OR driver’s license and reliable transportation
What does success look like?
- A variety of engaging community learning opportunities that are well organized, publicized, supported, and attended
- Consistent, clear and impactful storytelling and messaging across platforms
- Increased engagement with LNCT website, newsletter, social media, programs, and events
- Clearly defined outreach and communications goals and tracking
- Accurate engagement records
- LNCT is a visible, dependable, and supportive partner and collaborator in the community
- LNCT cultivates relationships across diverse communities to nurture conservation values
- We communicate our work and impact in a way that resonates with, appreciates, and engages our community
How to Apply
LNCT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Studies show that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs when they don’t meet every qualification listed in a job description. We want to find the best fit for the role and for the organization. We are looking for a strongly aligned skillset over academic qualifications or number of years experience in a comparable job. If this job sounds exciting to you and you think you would be a good fit, we want to hear from you!
Please submit the following materials to Emily at lnct@nehalemtrust.org with the subject line ‘ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR’:
- Resume detailing relevant professional, educational and volunteer experience
- Three professional references (Name, email address, phone number, if in the USA, and affiliation)
- 1-2 Page Letter of Interest addressing:
- Why this position is the right fit for you given your professional/life experience and goals
- Your connection with/interest in/value for our mission and the lands, waters and communities of the Lower Nehalem region.
- How your communication and engagement skills and experience will help tell our story and connect people to the organization and community
- How you have represented or connected with diverse or underserved communities in your work and life and how you see your contribution to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within our programs and organization
- In your email, please let us know how you heard about this position
Timeline
Job posted: October 1, 2024
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis beginning mid-late October
Position to begin when candidate is found. Ideal start date in November
This is an at-will position. This description does not constitute nor create any contractual agreement, rights or obligations. This position description may be amended at any time to reflect updated priorities.