Marketing Associate

Re:wild's mission is to protect and restore the wild to build a thriving Earth where all life flourishes.

Job Title: Marketing Associate
Location: Preference for Washington, DC, but other US locations may be considered.
Closing Date: January 24, 2025 

Re:wild protects and restores the wild. We have a singular and powerful focus: the wild as the most effective solution to the interconnected climate, biodiversity and human health crises. Founded by a group of renowned conservation scientists together with Leonardo DiCaprio, Re:wild is a force multiplier that brings together Indigenous Peoples, local communities, influential leaders, nongovernmental organizations, governments, companies and the public to protect and rewild at the scale and speed we need.

Job description

Re:wild is searching for a Marketing Associate with strong web and graphic design skills, with proficient writing capabilities a plus to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing Re:wild’s web properties, maintaining a marketing editorial calendar, and creating captivating designs and presentations aligned with Re:wild’s brand guidelines. This position will also help manage Re:wild’s photo and video asset library. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of exciting projects and collaborate with both conservation and marketing/communications professionals. 

If you are passionate about marketing, design, and branding and enjoy working in a dynamic environment for the benefit of protecting and restoring the wild, we encourage you to apply for this position.  

Responsibilities

• Manage the development, publishing, and maintenance of content on Re:wild’s main website and other web properties, leveraging a content calendar for keeping the website up to date, accurate and attractive to new and returning visitors

• Monitor website performance, traffic, and user behavior using tools like Google Analytics

• Collaborate with designers, developers, and content creators to ensure a consistent and high-quality user experience

• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, including bugs, broken links, and technical problems

• Optimize web content for search engines (SEO) and ensure the website is mobile-friendly.

• Conduct routine website updates, such as software updates, security patches, and adding new content

• Assist in the creation of landing pages, blog posts, and other web-based content

• Ensure the website is compliant with web accessibility standards and industry best practices

• Support in the implementation of website enhancements, including UI/UX improvements and new features

• Provide general technical support to internal teams for web-related queries and issues.

• Produce creative graphic designs that convey intended messages to targeted audiences through graphics for web, email campaigns, and social media

• Create presentations based on Re:wild’s brand guidelines for use with external partners

• Manage Re:wild’s asset library to keep photography, videos, and illustrations organized and ready to use properly

• Contribute to the ongoing strategies and activities of the Marketing and Communications team
  

Qualifications/Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Design, Communications or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience that provides a general knowledge of marketing/advertising principles and practices.

• Must have digital design experience specific to websites. Knowledge of and experience using Wordpress is required. Understanding of Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, SEO best practices, CSS & HTML, and AirTable is highly desirable.

• Must have good writing and editing skills, as well as project management experience  

• Knowledge of and experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator) as well as Canva is required.

• Ability to effectively communicate with program staff, as well as external partners (conservation partners, corporate partners, influencers, and event organizers).

• Ability to provide professional design critiques to both colleagues and clients.
  

Compensation and Benefits

• This is a full-time, exempt position. 

• Projected salary range of $50,000 - $70,000 with the final determination to be made commensurate with the candidate’s experience. 

• Re:wild provides medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, with Re:wild covering 80% or more of the premiums. Re:wild also offers a 403b retirement plan with up to 3% match after a year of employment.

• Re:wild observes 16 paid holidays each calendar year. Full-time employees can also accrue the following annually: up to 15 days of vacation leave, 12 days of illness leave and 2 volunteer days.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to: careers@rewild.org with subject line “Marketing Associate”. The cover letter should clearly state why you consider you can successfully navigate the responsibilities, and how you meet or exceed the qualifications.

At Re:wild, we are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and are taking steps to meet that commitment. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.