Communications Associate

Location: Minnesota, remote (in-state) eligible or hybrid in Minneapolis or Ely Salary range: $52,000 - $58,000 Supervised by: Communications Director Who we are: 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 ~30 environmental NGO partners, > 375 business partners, and ~30 hunting and fishing nonprofit partners, all of which are 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. About the position: The Communications Associate will work as an integral part of the communications team to mobilize broad public support to protect the Boundary Waters. Duties and responsibilities: Assist Communications department team members with day-to-day communications tasks including: project management, copywriting, social media support, design & layout, and website updates Help cultivate and grow Save the Boundary Waters’ online presence through digital engagement and social media Write and post website updates including action pages, events, press releases, and blog posts and breaking-news content when needed Assist with social media management, posting, monitoring, and creating content Strategize and implement new social media strategies, including YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn Work with Save the Boundary Waters staff on the ground to capture stories via camera or phone Track digital analytics Compile and organize visual assets (graphics, photos, etc.) Assist with communications-related record-keeping in our database Manage projects using Google Drive and Monday.com Assist with public events and materials as needed, interacting with the community and supporters in a positive manner Occasional evening, weekend, and travel commitments Other duties as assigned Required knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of current communication and marketing strategies and trends Experience using social media and digital marketing tools and strategies ... #J-18808-Ljbffr