The Development Communications Writer is responsible for writing and editing proposals and other documentation, such as fact sheets, annual reports and stewardship reports to engage existing and potential Corporate and Major Donors and to strengthen their connection with The Nature Conservancy in Latin America, with a strong focus on Colombia, Peru and Ecuador, in this case. Specific projects will initially include Corporate and Major Donor proposals but will later extend to include Fee for Service and Cause Related Marketing proposals.  S/he will serve as an expert information resource to the organization’s many departments and plays a lead role in crafting communications solutions that meet specific project objectives, while simultaneously strengthening The Nature Conservancy brand.  S/he participates in devising strategies in collaboration with internal departments such as Finance and Conservation to meet specific philanthropy targets


RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Manages and implements projects.
• Responsibility and accountability for meeting assigned project goals and objectives.
• May serve as team lead on assigned communication and/or media initiatives.
• Does not supervise staff but will coordinate the work of peers.
• Resolves issues independently within program area.
• Works independently without requiring detailed management review of general work.
• Opportunity to act independently within program goals.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree Communications, Business, Marketing, Administration, or in a related field and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience writing or editing one or more of the following:  newsletter, magazine, annual report, web-site articles/stories, donor profiles, presidential acknowledgment letters, campaign brochures, funding proposals, fact sheets, presentations, or equivalent.
• Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.