Communications Manager

Honey bees help ensure the supply of diverse and affordable food such as fruits, vegetables, and nuts, through essential pollination services. Project Apis m. (PAm) is the go-to organization at the intersection of research, honey bees, and agriculture. Since 2006, we have funded over $13 million in honey bee research and $4.2 million in forage programs. We are a 501(c)5 nonprofit organization, with a 501(c)3 sister organization, The Bee Health Collective (BHC). We offer a collaborative, accountable, efficient, and flexible workplace. Join us and help make the lives of honey bees brighter! www.ProjectApism.org www.beehealthcollective.org

Project Apis m. is committed to creating a purposeful and intentional virtual workspace for all employees and constituents. We are committed to the following values and statements: Inclusivity: we welcome all by being nondiscriminatory, nonpartisan, and physically and digitally accessible. Learning: we keep an active open mind and demonstrate a willingness to explore new experiences and concepts. We seek first to understand and then to be understood. Community: We build a community that values people over things and supports our employees, board members, contractors, donors, and constituents. Integrity: we are accountable and strive to be truthful and transparent as we respectfully serve our community. Humility: we recognize and celebrate the wealth of knowledge in our community and seek solutions that work for everyone, while understanding our limited capacity and the importance of reflection.

Position Summary

The communications manager supports and promotes the PAm and BHC mission by working with our small, remote team of eight to ensure excellent communication both internally and externally with our staff, board of directors, grantors and funders, cause marketers, beekeepers, almond growers, habitat participants and other stakeholders. Under the direction of the development director, the communications manager will maintain outward-facing platforms including websites, newsletters, and social media.   They will provide data summaries and content for the annual report, newsletters, press releases, print materials, and presentations. Content creation may involve conducting interviews, and documentation of field-research, habitat participants, or events. Supporting the Advancing Markets for Producers grant through Blue Diamond Growers is a special focus for this position. This position works both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced, multitasking environment. Professionalism, organization, comprehension and synthesis of information, and clear communication are paramount to this position. 

Primary Responsibilities

• In collaboration with technical experts, create content and edit the technical copy quarterly for the Cover Crop Chronicle eNewsletter, and the Project Apis m. (PAm) eNewsletter, including conducting interviews and writing articles. Create and edit content for industry publications, and support staff-produced content through review.
• Support communications and outreach for Seeds for Bees (SFB) and the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Grant including staffing events, arranging advertising, producing printed and web materials and other promotions of the programs. Including participant surveys, applications, guides and specification materials.
• Work closely with habitat managers to produce SFB and AMP grant reports and other reporting materials as required.
• Summarize and publicize initiatives and outcomes of PAm’s and Bee Health Collectives (BHC) research and forage programs.
• Create, collect, manage, and distribute social media content and collaborate with other staff as needed. Monitor and respond to social comments and questions. Provide reports on social media and website engagement. Utilize social media ads as part of planned campaigns.
• Support the development director with coordination of industry conference attendance, tabling and presentations.
• Manage team projects like the annual report, seasonal conference presentations, major reports to sponsors, development appeals, and other development events that may arise.
• Travel for conferences, capturing video, interviews, and other media for use in campaigns and posts.  
• Assist with sponsor and donor relationships, including reporting and providing content when needed.
• Other administrative tasks and communications assigned by supervisor.
• Manage website and media requests
• Manage media file storage and trademark status; providing materials for staff and outside requests.

Desired Qualifications*

• Communications Experience- a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience including content creation, social media and website management.
• Communication Skills – demonstrated engaging and effective verbal and written communication skills to rally support from both internal and external constituents.
• Awareness and enthusiasm for beekeeping and agricultural systems.
• Coordination Experience – a demonstrated ability to effectively engage and organize co-workers to accomplish program goals.
• Analytical Skills – Demonstrated ability to use appropriate tools to report progress to internal and external stakeholders and interpret analysis to improve the program.
• Problem Solving – Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking to seek out, identify, and communicate solutions to problems as they arise.
• Technology-Proficiency with Microsoft suite, data visualization, project management and design software
• Adaptability – self-motivated ability to work independently and collaboratively with co-workers.

Preferred Experience*

• Degree in related field with 3 years of experience
• Experience working with honey bees in the field
• Working knowledge of market forces developing in global food systems and supply chains
• A demonstrated understanding of nonprofit communications issues and challenges
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about sustainability and growth of PAm & BHC programs

* You need not have all these qualifications to apply, please highlight your experience in these areas in your resume and cover letter

This is a full-time, exempt position. PAm operates remotely; some travel is necessary.

Annual Salary range $50,000 - $55,000

Benefits

• 100% Remote work, with targeted travel
• 100% medical coverage for employee, dependents may be added at employee’s cost
• 401K account matched up to 6%
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

To apply please email cover letter, resume and three references in one pdf to our operations director at patty@projectapism.org No calls please. The position is open until filled; resumes will be reviewed weekly.