Director of Communications and Marketing

Job Duties
The Director of Communications and Marketing is a creative, data-driven, and results-oriented leader who will drive MCEA's multitiered communications strategy. You will develop and execute the organization's communications plan, leverage our staff's deep legal and scientific expertise to reach broader audiences, and help define what MCEA's next chapter looks like publicly.

MCEA’s communication work is at inflection point. Active legal battles over data centers, the threat of speculative sulfide mining, and nitrate contamination of rural drinking wells are generating strong public interest in MCEA and our work. The organization has 51 years of wins and the legal expertise to create an environmental future that all Minnesotans can thrive in. What it needs now is a communications leader who can match the scale of the work by building the infrastructure, the audience, and the narratives to reflect the power and importance of these campaigns. We are looking for an experienced communications professional who can move audiences from curiosity to action.

The Director of Communications and Marketing will manage and mentor a team of communications professionals and work closely with attorneys, scientists, and advocates on staff. This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable shaping strategy and being a spokesperson. A successful candidate is someone who can write a compelling op-ed and analyze an email campaign's open rate in the same week. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to environmental justice and possess strong initiative and drive, with a track record of success and impact.

The Director of Communications and Marketing will supervise the Director of Press and Public Engagement, the Communications and Marketing Manager, and external vendors and consultants. This position reports to the Deputy Director.

Minimum Education Required
See Minimum Experience Required.

Minimum Experience Required
Required

● At least 5 years of demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing and communications activities

● Supervising, mentoring, and coaching a team of marketing and communications specialists

● Skills at managing within a nimble organization, responsible for high level strategy, responding to dynamic events in advocacy work, and logistical implementation

● Project management

● Data fluency and experience using metrics to evaluate what's working and make the case for what to try next

● Track record as a solutions-oriented problem solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities

● Ability to simplify complex legal, scientific, or policy concepts for broad audiences

● Experience working with diverse stakeholders and ability to work with coalition and community members

● Desire to work in an environment that is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion

● Capable of giving and receiving honest and open feedback

Preferred

● Experience in advocacy communications, understand the difference between communications that inform and communications that moves people to act

● Knowledge of legal and legislative processes

● Strong comprehension of environmental issues

● Experience building or significantly expanding an organization's email list and digital audience

Shift
First (Day)

Number of Openings
1

Public Transportation Accessible
Yes

Physical Required
No

Drug Test Required
No

Compensation
$90,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code
55104

Job Type
Full Time

Place of Work
Hybrid

Requisition ID
Director of Communications and Marketing

Job Benefits
MCEA will provide the successful candidate with competitive wages and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, free parking and public transportation support, 401K with match, a hybrid work environment with a full-time option to work 32-hours per week, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative, flexible and supportive work environment.

Application Instructions
Please visit https://www.mncenter.org/director-communications-and-marketing for a full description including instructions for how to apply.