What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Coordinator position at Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe?
Join the Dungeness River Nature Center, a vibrant nonprofit located within the 70-acre Railroad Bridge Park along the Olympic Discovery Trail. DRNC features interpretive exhibits, classrooms, trails, wildlife viewing areas, and community gathering spaces---all dedicated to inspiring understanding, respect, and stewardship of our natural and cultural resources.
In partnership with the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society, and National Audubon Society, we are seeking a Communications Coordinator who is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about storytelling and community engagement. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent, professional, and on-brand communications that support DRNC programs, events, and mission.
If you're creative, collaborative, and energized by environmental education and nonprofit work, we'd love to hear from you.
**Schedule**
**Administrative**
High school diploma or equivalent required
Four (4) years of experience and/or secondary education in communications, marketing, fundraising, or a related field
Experience performing a variety of administrative, computer-based tasks
Strong writing and editing skills
Proficiency
In partnership with the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society, and National Audubon Society, we are seeking a Communications Coordinator who is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about storytelling and community engagement. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent, professional, and on-brand communications that support DRNC programs, events, and mission.
If you're creative, collaborative, and energized by environmental education and nonprofit work, we'd love to hear from you.
**Schedule**
- Typically 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM -- 5:00 PM
- Must be available to work variable shifts as job duties require, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
**Administrative**
- Assist with digital file management, organization, and administrative systems
- Support maintenance of CRM databases and email/digital marketing platforms
- Draft, format, and prepare various forms, memos, correspondence, and reports
- Serve as DRNC webmaster, managing website maintenance and administering user roles and permissions with Executive Director approval
- Serve as DRNC social media manager, overseeing user roles and permissions with Executive Director approval and reviewing, editing, and approving content submitted by delegated users
- Assist with the creation of presentations for internal and external meetings
- Provide support for office and rental/meeting room A/V and IT setup and maintenance
- Assist in the development of grant proposals and reporting related to the Communications Coordinator scope of work
- Produce, publish, and manage the monthly DRNC newsletter
- Prepare and distribute news releases and press materials
- Develop the annual membership report
- Create and publish event promotional materials across digital channels
- Develop and implement social media strategies and campaigns
- Review, edit, and develop website content for accuracy and consistency
- Coordinate with the Education Team on marketing materials for programs and products
- Manage sponsorship program promotions for major fundraising events
- Analyze engagement and visitation data to inform communications strategy
- Collaborate with partner organizations on joint messaging and campaigns
- Support fundraising communications and event promotion
- Maintain DRNC graphic identity standards and editorial style
- Develop written informational and promotional materials, including articles and press releases
- Design and produce print publications and coordinate with printers
- Provide photo and video documentation for marketing and outreach
- Support events and committee activities as assigned
- Staff the DRNC front desk as needed
- Serve as backup contact for visitors and volunteers
- Participate in outreach events as delegated
- Adhere to all Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe policies and safety standards
- Perform additional duties as assigned
High school diploma or equivalent required
Four (4) years of experience and/or secondary education in communications, marketing, fundraising, or a related field
Experience performing a variety of administrative, computer-based tasks
Strong writing and editing skills
Proficiency