Programs and Communications Manager

The Programs and Communications Manager
The Howard County Conservancy is a nonprofit environmental education center with two locations in Woodstock and Elkridge, MD. We help connect more than 40,000 people to nature each year through school programs, summer camp, nature preschool, public programs and our historic Mt. Pleasant Farmstead.

Responsible for planning a robust calendar of public events and managing communication efforts to attract visitors. The position also assists with our largest fundraiser of the year and manages our photo catalogue. This is a full-time, hybrid role with onsite support at our Woodstock and Elkridge locations at least three times per week. Frequent weekend and evening hours are required to coordinate programs.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and implementation of a robust calendar of public programs (30+ per year) and serve as liaison with programs committee

Conduct a full range of activities required to market programs and events

Utilize social media, e-news, website, online event calendars and promotional materials to create engaging content, support the mission of the organization, and promote programs

Manage visual documentation, photo resources, and photo barter scheduling

Compile monthly newsletter using Constant Contact and our CRM interface

Write press releases, create background materials, and communicate with media

Support marketing and fundraising campaigns, grants and events by coordinating logistics, conducting research, and using online auction systems

Manage logistics for large annual fundraising events

Create online registrations for public events using WordPress

Coordinate event set up and day‑of management including volunteer coordination

Other Duties

Participate as an active member of the staff team, staffing programs and Saturday public hours as needed

Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication, design or other related field of study

Strong creative writing and editing skills and experience required

2+ years experience in event management and/or marketing

A detail‑oriented, self‑starter mindset capable of executing an array of tasks

An ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a variety of audiences and stakeholders

Experience with G‑Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Constant Contact and WordPress

Benefits

Salary range $55,000 – $57,000

Three weeks of PTO with an increase after 5 years

14 paid holidays

Pretax Simple IRA with fully vested employer match of 3%

Employer‑funded short‑ and long‑term disability insurance and life insurance

Employer contribution to health insurance

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