Job Opening
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Terms of Reference
About MarAlliance
MarAlliance works to protect threatened marine wildlife and the communities that depend on them, with a focus on tropical coastal sharks and rays, sea turtles, and large finfish critical to fisheries. Our programs span the Mesoamerican Reef, Southern Caribbean, and Eastern Tropical Pacific across multiple countries, cultures, and languages. We partner with governments, communities, and NGOs to generate science-based solutions that protect marine megafauna and their critical habitats.
MarAlliance envisions healthy tropical seas with thriving populations of marine megafauna stewarded by people.
Position Summary
MarAlliance seeks an experienced, proactive, and digitally savvy Communications & Marketing Coordinator to lead donor-centered storytelling, digital communications, and marketing initiatives that elevate MarAlliance’s science, expeditions, and conservation outcomes. This role integrates science communication, marketing, and digital fundraising support to translate field research and community impact into compelling narratives that build audience trust, grow donor support, and strengthen MarAlliance’s global profile.
The Communications Coordinator leads day-to-day communications across digital and offline channels, supports the development and implementation of MarAlliance’s global communications strategy, and collaborates closely with program teams to shape regionally relevant communications approaches. The position reports to the Executive Director and works across the organization to integrate communications into fundraising, partnerships, expeditions, advocacy initiatives, and organizational visibility efforts.
The role also guides the design and production of printed and digital materials and supports the integration of communications into all organizational initiatives.
Location & Time Zone
Remote, full-time, home-based position within PST–EST time zones, with availability to coordinate across the Americas and occasional interaction with European partners. Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required.
Reporting & Collaboration
Reports to: Executive Director or her designee
Works closely with: National and Science Coordinators, Development and Fundraising staff, Expeditions team, Operations, and external consultants (designers, videographers, web developers), partner organizations, and community collaborators.
Core Responsibilities
A. Strategic Communications Leadership
- Craft and implement MarAlliance’s global communications strategy.
- Support region-specific communications approaches in Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and Panama and any other program locations.
- Ensure alignment of messaging, branding, and storytelling across all regions, programs, partners, and platforms.
- Contribute to the development of long-term visibility, advocacy, and partnership communication strategies.
B. Donor-Driven Storytelling & Science Interpretation
- Translate marine science, field research, and conservation outcomes into engaging, accurate, and ethical partner- and donor-centered narratives.
- Develop impact stories highlighting species, sites, and measurable conservation outcomes.
- Produce high-quality written and visual content for campaigns, newsletters, website features, blogs, and social platforms.
- Write, edit, and publish SEO-optimized web content, blog articles, and impact stories.
C. Digital Fundraising & Campaign Communications
- Support design and execution of digital fundraising campaigns, appeals, adoption programs, and donor journeys.
- Draft campaign emails, landing-page copy, social media content, and stewardship materials.
- Build storytelling sequences tied to expeditions, tagging projects, and conservation milestones.
- Support donor visibility initiatives and co-branded fundraising materials with partners.
D. Science Communications, Design & Brand Management
- Work with partners, scientists, and community researchers to interpret project and research outputs into accessible communications.
- Design and oversee production of digital and printed materials, including infographics, presentations, reports, toolkits, templates, and promotional materials.
- Provide guidance on layouts, visual branding, and content standards for internal teams and external contractors.
- Use Canva as a primary design platform; Adobe Creative Suite as an asset.
- Oversee and maintain photo and video archives, ensuring proper permissions, credits, and ethical use.
E. Digital, Media & Community Engagement
- Manage and update website content, social media platforms, and email newsletters.
- Lead creation, design, distribution, and performance tracking of organizational newsletters (e.g., Mailchimp – Salesforce systems).
- Actively manage online communities, monitor trends, and identify collaboration and outreach opportunities.
- Manage media relationships, press coordination, external communications partnerships, and media contracts.
- Explore and develop partnerships with content creators, journalists, and influencers where appropriate.
F. Monitoring, Systems & Quality Assurance
- Track performance using analytics tools (Google Analytics, social media insights, email marketing metrics).
- Ensure quality control, scientific accuracy, donor compliance, and ethical storytelling standards.
- Maintain communications workflows, content calendars, asset libraries, and reporting systems, including Monday.com.
- Prepare regular internal reports on communications and marketing performance.
G. Cross-Team Support
- Support Expeditions with communications materials, updates, newsletters, announcements, and outreach tools.
- Support fundraising initiatives with donor communications, quarterly campaigns, and adoption programs.
- Assist other teams with routine, non-routine, and time-sensitive communications needs.
- Provide communications support for events, advocacy initiatives, and partnership activities.
H. Digital & Offline Channel Management
- Oversee all digital communications platforms, including website, social media, and email systems.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement editorial and content calendars.
- Coordinate production and distribution of printed materials and offline communications products.
- Manage media partnerships and content syndication opportunities.
Deliverables & Performance Indicators
- Consistent production of high-quality, science-based storytelling content.
- Successful communications support for at least 3–5 digital fundraising campaigns annually.
- Growth in digital reach, engagement, and donor conversion.
- Timely delivery of donor communications, newsletters, reports, and campaign materials.
- Strengthened brand consistency and global visibility.
- Well-maintained digital and print communications systems and archives.
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience coordinating digital communications and content production.
- Excellent writing, editing, and copyediting skills.
- CRM management experience with Salesforce.
- Proven ability to communicate scientific and technical information clearly.
- Experience producing SEO-optimized content.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms, email marketing, and digital storytelling.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- Design skills (Canva required; Adobe an asset).
- Strong interest and commitment to marine conservation.
- Experience working in multicultural and multilingual environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting fundraising, advocacy, or awareness campaigns.
- Video editing and basic multimedia production skills.
- Experience working with conservation NGOs or international organizations.
- Environmental or marine science background.
- Spanish fluency required; Portuguese and/or French an asset.
Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid holidays, professional development opportunities, travel, and health care support in accordance with contract terms.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, portfolio, cover letter, and three references as a SINGLE PDF PACKAGE to info@maralliance.org with “MAR‑CC_Last Name” in the subject line by February 10th, 2026. No calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.