About Sussex Conservation District
Sussex Conservation District is dedicated to conserving Delaware's natural resources through partnerships with agricultural producers, landowners, and communities. We provide technical assistance, education, and outreach to protect soil, water, and wildlife habitat across Sussex
County.

The Opportunity
We're seeking a creative and motivated Communications and Outreach Specialist to tell our conservation story. You'll develop compelling content, manage our digital presence, and build relationships that expand our impact. This role is ideal for a communications professional who wants meaningful work that makes a difference for Delaware's environment and agricultural community.

What You'll Do

Develop and execute communications strategies that advance conservation messaging and stakeholder engagement
Create multimedia content, including written materials, graphics, photography, and video
Manage website (Joomla CMS) and social media presence across multiple platforms
Design newsletters, annual reports, fact sheets, brochures, and educational materials
Build relationships with cooperators, agricultural producers, and community partners
Serve as media contact and respond to stakeholder inquiries
Support events, grant writing, and program communications

What You'll Bring
Required:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field
Minimum 3 years professional experience in communications, marketing, or public relations
Portfolio demonstrating communications projects and creative work
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro)
Experience with content management systems (Joomla preferred)
Exceptional writing ability and strong visual design skills
Valid driver's license

Preferred:

Experience with conservation, environmental, or agricultural organizations
Knowledge of Delaware agriculture and conservation practices
Grant writing experience

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
State of Delaware pension plan
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

Work Environment
This position is based at 23818 Shortly Road, Georgetown, DE, with standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM). The role involves primarily office-based work with occasional outdoor activities, local travel within Sussex County, and flexibility for evening or weekend events.

How to Apply
Submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio of work samples to holly.givens@sussexconservation.org. To review the complete job description, visit www.sussexconservation.org.

Sussex Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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