Executive Director p: 360.275.3575 ext. 23 f: 360.275.0648 mendy@pnwsalmoncenter.org P.O. Box 2169 | Belfair, WA 98528 www.pnwsalmoncenter.org

Deepening the connection between land, people, and salmon through restoration, education, and research.

Position Announcement Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group Job Announcement Communications Manager June 1, 2015 Start: July 1, 2015 or sooner

Full-Time: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week, some evenings and weekends
Salary and Benefits: Compensation will be at an hourly rate and will depend on experience.

Benefits include sick, vacation, holiday and medical. Supervision: Position reports to the Executive Director

The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group (HCSEG), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, has a position open for a full time Communications Manager. HCSEG strives to connect landscape, citizens, visitors, and wildlife through collaborative salmon restoration activities, and sustainable farming practices at the Salmon Center and throughout the Hood Canal Watershed. For more information about the Salmon Center and HCSEG activities, please visit our website at www.pnwsalmoncenter.org. Position Summary: The Communications Manager supports HCSEG’s mission by managing the community based volunteer and outreach programs. The position is responsible for managing the communications between the HCSEG and the greater Hood Canal community through outreach, education and volunteer recruitment activities. The Communications Manager will work with the Executive Director to integrate outreach and education events that promote HCSEG’s mission and goals. The Communications Manager will also work with the habitat restoration staff to involve volunteers in restoration, monitoring and research activities. Typical Duties Include:  Assisting the Executive Director in seeking and obtaining funding for education programs through grants, foundations and donations;  Management and expansion of the volunteer program including recruitment, training, support and appreciation of new and returning volunteers;  Maintain and expand the Salmon Center website and social media;  Coordinate and carry out outreach activities including speaking engagements, festival attendance, and community events;  Creation and updating outreach materials including press releases, fliers, brochures, posters and newsletters;  Landowner communications for our riparian habitat restoration projects;  Preparation of invoices and reports for Executive Director review;  Perform field work as needed to support research and restoration staff;  Other tasks as needed. Page 2 of 2 Qualifications: 1. Minimum education: A degree in related field 2. Strong team leader with proven ability to motivate others 3. Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities 4. Organized, self-motivated and strong attention to detail 5. Diplomatic problem solving skills 6. Good natured team player, comfortable working with diverse groups of people 7. Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and experience using databases and applications such as MS access and Mail Chimp. 8. Experience working with youth and adults in an educational setting 9. Ability to perform physical labor in all weather conditions including hiking up streams, planting trees, wading through moving water and lifting up to 50 lbs. 10. Access to personal vehicle and ability to travel and work evenings and weekends (reimbursed for mileage at the current WA State rate) Desired Skills or Demonstrated Interests  Passion for communicating the connection between people and salmon ecosystems  Experiential education and/or inquiry-based learning training  Experience working with volunteers and a non-profit boards  Website and social media experience  Familiarity with Adobe Suite  Knowledge and skills related to stream restoration and salmon habitat needs To apply: Mail three (3) copies of your letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to: Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group Attention: Mendy Harlow PO Box 2169 Belfair, WA 98528 Applications are due Monday June 15 th, 2015 and interviews will be scheduled as application materials are received.