World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Director, Oceans Communications.
Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC (preferred) or remote
The WWF-US oceans team believes that healthy oceans benefit the planet, people, prosperity, and peace. We take an integrated approach to our oceans working to deliver nature positive seascapes, sustainable oceans markets and finance, and delivering programming at the intersection of data, AI, and innovation to predict future threats and opportunities for ocean conservation.
The Communications Senior Director leads the development and execution of internal and external communications strategies that advance WWF Oceans Team conservation objectives, support resource mobilization, and link to the broader communications and conservation strategies of the organization. Recognized at WWF-US and in the WWF Network as the communications expert for the Oceans Team, the Communications Senior Director serves as the first point of contact on internal and external communications inquiries related to the Goal Team and supervises and manages a communications team that oversees specific communications needs for the Oceans Goal Team.
Reporting Structure: The Communications Senior Director reports the Senior Vice President, Oceans and collaborates with the overarching marketing and communications team, as well as the communication functions across the organization to ensure Oceans communication strategy aligns with broader WWF messaging. This position will supervise two employees.
Position Length: Two-year, Limited Term position (extension may be possible)
Salary: The expected compensation range for this position is $140,400 to $201,800
Key Competencies
Diplomacy. Building and leveraging internal and external relationships to identify and advance mutually beneficial objectives is critical to success in this position. Strategic Communication. This is required to develop and implement communications strategies and campaigns at scale aligned and in partnership with WWF marketing and communications teams. Excellent Collaboration and Relationship building skills. We work in a cross-functional, matrixed organization which necessitates the ability to build partnerships and foster unity among diverse groups. Our success depends on our positive relationships throughout the organization. Empowering