Associate, Communications

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet.

Through a collaborative, nonpartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With over 1,000 staff and more than 2.6 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more ubon.org and on Facebook and Instagram @audubonsociety.

The Communications Associate will contribute to Audubon’s team in South Carolina by supporting general communications and community building efforts, helping raise awareness of our mission, programs and places across the state while educating and activating key audiences in support of our conservation and policy priorities. Working closely with the Senior Communications Manager and other staff, the Communications Associate will oversee day-to-day communications activities, supporting earned media efforts as well as the creation and distribution of content across web, social media, email, and other owned and paid channels.

This position is classified as hybrid, in accordance with Audubon’s “Where We Work” Policy. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and an additional two days each month of the employee’s choosing. Candidates should be located within commuting distance (40 miles or less) of Audubon's offices and centers in Columbia, SC, Charleston, SC, Audubon Silver Bluff Sanctuary in Jackson, SC or Audubon Center and Sanctuary at Beidler Forest in Harleyville, SC.

Compensation: $27.00 - $29.00 / hour

• Support Senior Communications Manager in the development of annual communications work plans for Audubon’s team in South Carolina.
• Serve as primary implementer of day-to-day communications, working with leadership team to broaden Audubon’s visibility and reach.
• Work with program staff to proactively gather stories of our conservation and policy work and lead the production of consistent, high-quality storytelling that amplifies these stories via newsletters, blogs, social media, and other channels and promotional materials.
• Produce and/or manage video and photo coverage of programs when appropriate.
• Assist in securing local earned media for initiatives for Audubon's work/initiatives in SC.
• Manage media lists and develop relationships with reporters.
• Support policy and community building staff with outreach and advocacy campaigns, leveraging tools like Every Action and Mobilize to engage and grow membership.
• Support the coordination, execution and documentation of special and annual events, including outreach and media coverage.
• Track metrics and analytics across our channels, including earned media, social media and website, and develop regular reports for staff highlighting trends.
• Preparing materials for our community and campus chapter use to amplify our advocacy and conservation outcomes.
• Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts.
• Maintains and fosters culture of safety.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree required in journalism, communications, marketing, political science, environmental studies or other relevant areas of focus.
• 1-2 years of professional…