Associate Director of Marketing

Associate Director of Marketing

Position Classification: Associate Director I

Salary Band: A

Reports To: Senior Director of Marketing

Location: Fully remote (Washington, DC, or Denver)

About American Rivers

American Rivers is a national conservation organization working to make every river clean and healthy for people and wildlife. We combine evidence-based solutions with enduring partnerships to safeguard the 4.4 million miles of rivers and streams that are essential to our nation's clean drinking water, extraordinary wildlife, and the strength of our communities. For more than 50 years, our staff, supporters, and partners have been driven by a common belief: Life Depends on Rivers.

The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities including within our organization. The life experiences, knowledge, innovation, and talent that different people bring to our work provides perspectives, experiences, and competencies which are critical to our effectiveness in protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.

Job Summary

At American Rivers, we believe in the power of Marketing to engage, inform, and inspire. We're looking for an energetic Marketing Manager who can take written or spoken ideas and convert them into visual content that inspires action for clean water and healthy rivers.

A member of the Marketing and Communications team within the Advancement division, the person in this position will help elevate the organization's mission and ensure consistent, high-quality brand presentation, interacting with staff across the organization to design materials, support with writing, and maintain a robust photo catalog.

You will be successful in this role if you love design, collaborate well, have a passion for creating content, can manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines, and are excited to work in a fast-paced environment with people who are passionate about making a difference.

Principal Responsibilities

Graphic Design

• Create visual assets for digital and print, such as factsheets, brochures, invitations, infographics, advertisements, presentations, event materials, social graphics, etc.
• Provide quality assurance, maintaining consistency with brand guidelines and visual identity.
• Work with internal teams to understand project requirements and develop cohesive and creative assets

Media and Digital Asset Management

• Update and maintain internal databases for designs, photography, and video
• Edit and optimize images for various uses (web, print, social).
• Coordinate with staff to gather, tag, and catalog new visual content.
• Edit short-form videos for social media.

Marketing Support and Coordination

• Assist in cataloging impact stories and publishing content across internal channels.
• Support planning and logistics for marketing campaigns and events.
• Draft and proofread content for social media, blogs, website updates, and fundraising materials.
• Handle various administrative and coordination tasks to support the marketing team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and + 1 year experience or 2+ years relevant experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
• Photography experience and proficiency with photo-editing software.
• Video editing experience, preferred.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail and tone.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and collaborate across teams, while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and good sense of humor. Ability to work well with colleagues in different offices and time zones.
• Desire to continue building skill set with education and training.
• Commitment to and passion for the mission of American Rivers.

Candidates who are unsure if they meet all minimum qualifications or who have transferrable skills and experience beyond the conservation sector are encouraged to apply.

Location: Remote

Compensation: American Rivers offers marketable compensation that reflects the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The salary range for this position is $55,000-61,800, annually, depending on experience and qualifications. We provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our full-time, regular employees, including:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Financial Security: After one year of service, American Rivers begins contributing a 3% employer contribution. There is no vesting schedule for employer contributions as employees are 100% vested upon participation.
• Time Off: Four weeks of paid leave, eleven paid holidays, three floating holidays, and sick leave.

At American Rivers, we are committed to supporting our employee's well-being, professional growth, and financial security, ensuring they can thrive both at work and in life.

Community and Opportunity

• At American Rivers, our core values drive everything we do we Lead with Collaboration and Trust, Infuse Equity and Justice, Deliver Results, and Ensure Staff and Volunteers Thrive. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference.
• Our culture prioritizes work-life thriving through Focus Fridays (no internal meetings), professional development opportunities, a home office stipend and our comprehensive leave policies, including sabbatical leave (every seven years) and paid parental leave (six weeks w/ one year of service).
• We also ensure leadership stays connected to staff needs through an internal advisory group, fostering open communication and continuous improvement.
• At American Rivers, our people are our strength, and we are dedicated to building a thriving, inclusive workplace where everyone can grow and contribute to our mission.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three design samples via Bamboo HR. Finalists will be asked to complete a short design project as part of the hiring process.

American Rivers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

To request this document in an alternate format or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Applicant must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States. American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates of all personal and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.