Communications Director

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic communications plans to drive conservation policy, electoral wins, and fundraising goals across earned, digital, and paid channels
• Lead media relations strategy as primary press contact, cultivate reporter relationships, oversee press events, and monitor media coverage
• Determine organizational messaging, tone, and framing, ensuring consistency across platforms
• Manage and mentor communications team, providing strategic direction and promoting a culture of feedback and accountability

This role advances conservation policies, increases civic engagement, and holds decision-makers accountable on climate, clean air and water, public lands, and public health issues in Nevada, while striving to advance racial justice and build a more inclusive organization.

Required qualifications:

• 4-6 years working in communications, media, or related field
• Strong copywriting and editing skills with experience producing content across digital and earned media
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic communications and messaging development
• Experience building relationships with reporters and pitching stories
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to direct, coach, and motivate staff in collaborative team settings

Benefits include:

• Annual salary of $70,000 - $75,000
• Health insurance coverage including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Leave policies

Nevada Conservation League is the political voice of Nevada's conservation community, advocating for sound conservation policies, organizing and training conservation leaders, increasing civic engagement, educating and endorsing candidates, and holding decision-makers accountable on environmental and public health issues.