Project Manager, Marketing & Communications
Re:wild · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $82,500 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Manage marketing and communications projects efficiently.
- Drive cross-functional project execution and alignment.
- Innovate and improve team workflows and processes.
- Oversee vendor contracts and asset production.
- Support CCO and MarComms team's strategic goals.
About the role
About Re:wild
Re:wild's mission is to protect and restore the wild to build a thriving Earth where all life flourishes. We protect and restore the wild. We have a singular and powerful focus: the wild as the most effective solution to the interconnected climate, biodiversity and human wellbeing 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, non-governmental organizations, governments, companies and the public to protect and rewild at the scale and speed we need. Learn more at rewild.org.
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Project Manager, Marketing & Communications, to ensure programmatic and operational efficiencies across the Communications and Marketing teams and beyond. This role will play a critical part in ensuring alignment across teams and driving execution on our most important communications initiatives to scale impact. The Project Manager, Marketing & Communications, will act as the operational leader and organizational integrator, helping the Marketing & Communications (MarComms) team operate at peak effectiveness. They will support the CCO in ensuring efficiencies across a dynamic and fast-moving team that works across media, campaigns, content production (including the production of assets from the field), and partnerships.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Agile Project Management & Execution: Support critical cross-functional projects from concept through execution, liaising closely across the MarComms team and contractors, ensuring focus, clarity on deliverables, and follow-through.
- Process Innovation: Support and refine systems and processes that help the MarComms team run smoothly by streamlining workflows, using data to suggest process improvements that improve efficiency. Support department operations, workflows, and internal communications.
- Vendor Ownership: Oversee systems for contracting vendors, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely completion of high-priority initiatives, including the production of video and photo assets in remote and often challenging environments.
- Cross-functional Bridge: Ensure alignment across campaigns, media, and digital platforms straddling marketing, communications, and other departments within the organization, as well as fiscally sponsored programs that fall under marketing and communications.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with external partners as needed, facilitating intake meetings to vet potential new opportunities. Represent the MarComms department in selected external meetings, ensuring coordination and follow-through.
- Team Support: Anticipate needs, resolve bottlenecks, and manage information flow to enable the CCO and the MarComms team to focus on high-priority work and find alignment when needed to move forward productively and efficiently.
- Special Initiatives: Lead or support high-visibility projects, events, or partnerships that advance Re:wild’s storytelling and positioning and ensure consistent brand expression across platforms and partnerships.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in creative project management, communications, marketing, or related roles.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and align multiple stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and writing abilities, with keen attention to detail.
- Experience working in mission-driven organizations or global campaigns is highly desirable.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt quickly and manage competing priorities.
- A collaborative spirit, with humility, creativity, and passion for Re:wild’s mission to protect and restore the wild.
- Experience with media production preferred.
Compensation And Benefits
- This is a full-time, exempt position.
- Projected salary range of $75,000-90,000, 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 between 65% and 100% of premiums, depending on plan and dependent coverage.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Re:wild is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to 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.
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Communications
- Agile Methodologies
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- Media Production
- Content Strategy
- Campaign Management
Skills & topics
- Project Manager
- Marketing
- Communications
- Project Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Communications Strategy
- Content Production
- Campaign Management
- Agile
- Stakeholder Management
- Non-profit
- Conservation
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Vendor Management
- Media Production
- Full-time
- Exempt
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 7+ years of creative project management, communications, and marketing experience, emphasizing mission-driven work and complex project alignment.
- Showcase relevant skills: Detail your expertise in agile project management, process innovation, stakeholder engagement, and media production in your application.
- Demonstrate passion: Clearly articulate your collaborative spirit, creativity, and genuine passion for Re:wild's mission in your cover letter.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss how you've managed complex projects, aligned stakeholders, and adapted to fast-paced environments.
- Research Re:wild: Understand their focus on protecting and restoring the wild and how your skills can contribute to their impactful initiatives.
Technical preparation
Review agile project management methodologies.,Familiarize yourself with CRM and project management tools.,Practice developing process improvement proposals.,Study media production workflows and asset management.
Behavioral questions
Describe managing a complex, multi-stakeholder project.,How do you handle competing priorities and deadlines?,Share an example of process improvement you implemented.,How do you ensure brand consistency across platforms?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Project Manager, Marketing & Communications role at Re:wild?
- The projected salary range for the Project Manager, Marketing & Communications position at Re:wild is $75,000 to $90,000 annually. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
- Does Re:wild offer benefits for this Project Manager role?
- Yes, Re:wild offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance. They also provide a 403b retirement plan with a company match after one year of employment and observe 16 paid holidays annually, plus accrue vacation and illness leave.
- What experience is considered highly desirable for the Project Manager, Marketing & Communications position at Re:wild?
- Experience working in mission-driven organizations or on global campaigns is highly desirable for this role. Additionally, experience with media production is preferred, complementing the core project management and communications responsibilities.
- How does Re:wild support employee well-being and work-life balance?
- Re:wild supports employee well-being through comprehensive insurance benefits and a 403b retirement plan. They also offer generous paid time off, including 16 holidays, vacation leave, illness leave, and volunteer days, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Project Manager, Marketing & Communications at Re:wild?
- Key responsibilities include agile project management and execution, process innovation to improve team efficiency, vendor ownership, acting as a cross-functional bridge between departments, engaging stakeholders, supporting the CCO and MarComms team, and leading special initiatives to advance Re:wild’s mission.
- What is Re:wild's mission, and how does this role contribute to it?
- Re:wild's mission is to protect and restore the wild to build a thriving Earth. This Project Manager role is crucial for ensuring programmatic and operational efficiencies within the Marketing & Communications team, driving execution on key initiatives to scale the organization's impact and amplify its mission.
- What is the required experience for the Project Manager, Marketing & Communications role?
- The role requires at least 7 years of experience in creative project management, communications, marketing, or related fields. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and align multiple stakeholders is also essential.