Conservation

### Overview Save the Boundary Waters is hiring a Communications Associate to work as an integral part of the communications team to mobilize broad public support to protect the Boundary Waters. The role is full-time, remote within Minnesota or hybrid in Minneapolis or Ely, with a salary range of $52,000 to $58,000, supervised by the Communications Director. Applications are accepted through
** October 20**.

** About the Organization
** Save the Boundary Waters launched in 2013 and is led by Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness (NMW). NMW was founded in 1996 to provide a local voice for wilderness protection on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which is America's most-visited wilderness area, a unique landscape, and the only lake-land wilderness of significant size in the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Save the Boundary Waters includes approximately 30 environmental NGO partners, more than 375 business partners, and about 30 hunting and fishing nonprofit partners, all united in the shared objective of achieving permanent protection of the Boundary Waters from the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining in the Boundary Waters watershed. Today, NMW is the largest conservation organization in Minnesota that focuses on protecting and preserving the Boundary Waters and greater Quetico-Superior region.

** Duties and Responsibilities
** The Communications Associate assists Communications department team members with day-to-day communications tasks including project management, copywriting, social media support, design and layout, and website updates. The Associate helps cultivate and grow Save the Boundary Waters' online presence through digital engagement and social media; writes and posts website updates including action pages, events, press releases, and blog posts and breaking-news content when needed;

assists with social media management, posting, monitoring, and creating content; strategizes and implements new social media strategies including You Tube, Tik Tok, and Linked In; works with staff on the ground to capture stories via camera or phone; tracks digital analytics; compiles and organizes visual assets; assists with communications-related record-keeping in the database; manages projects using Google Drive and ;

assists with public events and materials as needed, interacting with the community and supporters; and takes on occasional evening, weekend, and travel commitments.

** About NMW's Approach
** Save the Boundary Waters implements a multi-pronged protection approach combining engagement and awareness, science and litigation, political advocacy, and a broad coalition of organizations and businesses. Its efforts include 750,000 citizen letters to decision makers, 5,000 meetings with elected officials, and a coalition of more than 400 groups collectively reaching millions of people.

Interested in this opportunity? Learn more here### Requirements
* Send a resume and brief letter of interest to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). by October 20
* Preferred experience includes running social media campaigns, social media and digital marketing tactics with familiarity with Meta ads, Google Ads, and Google Analytics, working with Content Management Systems such as Every Action, NGP VAN, Blackbaud, Drupal, Squarespace, or Wix, Google Drive and Microsoft Office, and creative programs such as Canva and Adobe products including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro
* Basic video editing and interview story capturing via camera and phone is preferred
* Familiarity with the Boundary Waters, outdoor recreation industry, and surrounding communities is a plus### Eligibility Criteria
* Knowledge of current communication and marketing strategies and trends
* Experience using social media and digital marketing tools and strategies
* Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges
* Ability to manage time effectively and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced and changing environment, be flexible, and work as a team player
* Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and respond quickly to changing needs
* Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in everyday work and in fulfilling the mission of the organization
* Capable of giving and receiving honest and open feedback
* Must be located in Minnesota for remote work, or able to work hybrid in Minneapolis or Ely### Benefits
* Annual salary of $52,000 to $58,000
* 403(b) retirement plan with 3% match…