Job Opening
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Terms of Reference
MarAlliance is working to protect threatened marine wildlife with dependent communities – specifically tropical, coastal sharks and rays (elasmobranchs), sea turtles, and large finfish important for fisheries – and their critical habitats in the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR), Southern Caribbean, and Eastern Tropical Pacific.
Our work spans multiple countries, sites, and languages, partnering with governments, communities, and other NGOs. In the face of declines in many populations of marine wildlife, these species need a strong, effective, and science-based voice to support partners in shaping conservation strategies, management actions, and policies that protect remaining populations and help reverse declines.
MarAlliance envisions healthy tropical seas with thriving populations of marine megafauna stewarded by people.
Position Summary
MarAlliance is seeking an experienced, proactive, and digitally savvy Communications & Marketing Coordinator to lead and implement the organization’s communications strategy across digital and offline channels. The Communications Coordinator will ensure that MarAlliance’s field-based science, regional programs, and conservation outcomes are communicated effectively to external audiences, supporting development and fundraising teams, partnerships, visibility, expeditions, and advocacy goals.
The Communications Coordinator will also provide guidance on design and production of printed and digital materials, and support the development and implementation of MarAlliance’s global communications strategy, while helping shape region-specific communications approaches in collaboration with program teams.
The position reports to the Executive Director (ED) and works closely with National and Science Coordinators, Development, and Expeditions to integrate communications into all organizational initiatives and support fundraising.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Strategic Communications Support
- Craft and implement the global communications strategy
- Support region-specific communications strategies for Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and Panama
- Ensure alignment of messaging and branding across regions, programs, and partners
- Science-Based Storytelling & Content Creation
- Translate marine science, field research, and conservation outcomes into engaging, accurate, and ethical storytelling
- Write, edit, and publish SEO-optimized blog articles, web content, and impact stories
- Lead creation and distribution of organizational newsletters, including content development, design (Mailchimp/CRM), and performance tracking
- Design and Visual Communications
- Design digital and printed communications materials, including social media assets, presentations, infographics, reports, toolkits, and templates using Canva (Adobe an asset)
- Guide internal teams and external contractors on printed materials, layouts, and visual branding
- Oversee and maintain photo and video archives, ensuring proper permissions and credits
- Campaigns, Fundraising, and Partnerships
- Develop and implement campaigns, including online/offline awareness, advocacy, and events
- Support fundraising communications, including donor visibility, storytelling, and co-branded materials
- Coordinate with and manage external contractors (graphic designers, videographers, web developers)
- Community Engagement & Media Management
- Actively manage social media communities, identify emerging trends, and explore collaboration opportunities
- Oversee and manage media contracts and external communications collaborations
- Monitoring, Reporting, and Quality Assurance
- Monitor and report on communications performance using Google Analytics, social media insights, and email marketing metrics
- Ensure accuracy, quality control, and compliance with donor, partner, and ethical communications requirements
- Update and manage communication and marketing activities and reports on Monday.com
- Cross-Team Support
- Support the Expeditions team with materials, newsletters, announcements, and other communications tasks
- Support Fundraising with communications for adoption programs and quarterly campaigns
- Support other teams with communications tasks, including non-routine or time-sensitive work
- Digital and Offline Channel Management
- Oversee digital communications platforms, including website, social media, and email newsletters
- Plan, coordinate, and implement content calendars
- Manage media partnerships
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of experience coordinating digital communications and content production
- Strong writing, editing, and copyediting skills, with the ability to communicate scientific and technical information clearly
- Experience producing SEO-optimized content
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms, digital engagement, and online storytelling
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently
- Experience working with NGOs, conservation, or environmental organizations is an asset
- Design skills (Canva required; Adobe an asset)
- Video editing skills (preferred but not required)
- Strong interest and commitment to marine conservation
- Environmental knowledge or background in conservation or marine science is desirable
Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid holidays, professional training opportunities, travel, and health care support, in accordance with contract terms.
Language
- English native
- Spanish bilingual
- Portuguese an asset
Location
Remote, full-time, and home-based within the Americas time zones, with up to 10% occasional local and international travel.
How to Apply
Please send your resume, portfolio, and cover letter as A SINGLE PDF PACKAGE to info@maralliance.org with “MAR-CC_Last Name” in the subject line by 6 February. No calls, please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.