The Communications & Marketing Coordinator for the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will help spread the word about SCCF’s Sanibel Sea School and Coastal Watch program through social media, e-newsletters, website management, media relations, and other marketing initiatives.
The Communications & Marketing Coordinator will be a strong writer and copy editor with a multimedia skill set, and someone who would enjoy immersive experiences in the environment to capture SCCF’s work related to sustainability and environmental education.
JOB DUTIES
• Social Media Management: The Communications & Marketing Coordinator will run and provide content for the Sanibel Sea School and Coastal Watch Facebook page and Instagram account. They will also be responsible for contributing Coastal Watch content to the SCCF Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube accounts.
• Email Marketing: This position will help write and build e-newsletters in Mailchimp and Constant Contact for Sanibel Sea School and Coastal Watch audiences, which include program attendees, volunteers, members, and donors.
• Website Editing: Upload, edit, and manage content (i.e. blog posts, calendar events) on the SCCF and Sanibel Sea School websites using a WordPress-based content management system.
• Promote Events & Programs: Promote Sanibel Sea School and Coastal Watch programs and events through multiple channels. Attend programs and events (including occasional weekends and evenings) to capture photography and video and for storytelling and marketing purposes. Help develop and execute communications and marketing plans, as well as outreach materials, for larger events and programs, such as Sanibel Sea School summer camps, International Coastal Cleanup Day, and special fundraising events.
• Advertising/Media Relations: Assist in managing advertising campaigns and online listings (i.e. Google Business profile, TripAdvisor) and help facilitate media coverage.
• Merchandise: Help design and manage SCCF, Sanibel Sea School, and Coastal Watch merchandise for staff and public retail, ensuring brand standards.
This position will report to SCCF’s Communications Director and collaborate with the Coastal Watch Director, Coastal Watch interns and staff, and the Sanibel Sea School Director and staff.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
⁃ Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field and 2-4 years of experience
⁃ Strong writing and copyediting skills
⁃ Multimedia skills, including photography/video
⁃ Experience with content creation for social media platforms and/or websites
⁃ Capable of collaborating with several teams and multiple initiatives simultaneously
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
⁃ Familiarity with WordPress CMS
⁃ Familiarity with Mailchimp or Constant Contact
⁃ Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud (i.e. Photoshop, Premiere Pro)
⁃ Experience with media relations
⁃ Passion for conservation, environmental education, and sustainability
⁃ Background in managing brand consistency
This position is on-site at SCCF Headquarters and Sanibel Sea School on Sanibel Island, FL. Ability to work outdoors in subtropical conditions such as high humidity and heat, insects, and in the bay and Gulf waters for periods of time is required.
TO APPLY
Please upload a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (one can be multimedia or social media). You may upload these files by using the ATTACH file fields in the right column of this job posting. If you are unable to upload your files, please email them to sccf@sccf.org.
ABOUT SCCF
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) was founded in 1967, and its mission is to protect and care for Southwest Florida's coastal ecosystems.
SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL
SCCF merged with Sanibel Sea School in 2020 to expand its educational offerings and to embrace Sanibel Sea School’s mission of improving the ocean’s future, one person at a time. Sanibel Sea School offers marine science-focused weekly camps, daily and after-school programs, outreach activities, and educational programs for children and adults. These programs give children and families the opportunity to experience and interact with coastal ecosystems and inspire them to be lifelong stewards of the environment. Sanibel Sea School never turns someone away for inability to pay.
COASTAL WATCH
SCCF's Coastal Watch program implements volunteer-based initiatives to restore habitats, remove debris and litter from the environment, and encourage resilience and sustainability. Its Adopt-A-Mangrove and Oyster Recycling programs have helped plant over 20,000 mangroves and recycle nearly 15,000 oyster shells.
SCCF is also the largest private landowner on Sanibel Island and protects over 2,100 acres of land on the island and in Southwest Florida. Its programs include sea turtle and shorebird monitoring, wildlife and habitat management, a Marine Laboratory, a Native Landscapes & Garden Center, environmental policy and advocacy, and environmental education.