POSITION TITLE: communications coordinator

Hiring Organization/Employer:  Niches land Trust
Application Deadline:  9/30/2026
Education Required:  B.S.
Location:  Lafayette, IN Clegg Memorial Gardens

Description:  

 

Do you love storytelling, conservation, and connecting people to meaningful causes? NICHES Land Trust is seeking a full-time Communications Coordinator to help share the stories, impact, and opportunities that inspire people to protect the natural places they love.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, organized, and mission-driven professional who wants to make a tangible difference for conservation in Northern Indiana. Working closely with our Development Director, the Communications Coordinator will lead efforts in marketing, communications, public relations, and membership engagement while helping grow support for NICHES' mission.


From writing articles and social media content to designing promotional materials, managing newsletters, and building relationships with local media, this role plays a key part in connecting people with the lands, waters, wildlife, and communities we serve.

 

 

Compensation & Benefits:  

 Starting at $42,000 annually

Paid vacation and sick time, health insurance eligibility, and up to a 3% SIMPLE IRA match

 

 

Responsibilities:  

 

  • Is an excellent writer and communicator
  • Enjoys creating content across print, digital, and social media platforms
  • Has experience in communications, marketing, project management, or a related field
  • Is comfortable using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, MailChimp, and social media platforms
  • Can manage multiple projects while staying organized and detail-oriented
  • Is excited to learn about conservation and share the impact of NICHES Land Trust with the public

Whether you're an experienced communications professional or someone with a strong foundation and a passion for conservation, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're ready to help tell the stories that inspire people to protect the natural heritage of Northern Indiana, consider joining our team.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

 Communication Planning & Implementation (50%)
 Develop and implement a communications plan in cooperation with the Development
Director
 Identify and report on metrics and monitor progress for communications activities
including website, newsletters, earned media, social media, outreach events, and
marketing materials
 Create content for digital communications, including press releases, articles, blog
posts, and other content for social media.
 Serve as the project manager and lead content editor for The Sprout printed quarterly
newsletter and The Acorn monthly e-newsletter.
Marketing & Design (25%)
 Manage NICHES’ website, email campaigns, and social media channels, including
producing content and interacting with users
 Create promotional graphics for events, fundraising campaigns, and digital and print
communications.
 Work with the Development Director to build NICHES’ membership base through
strategic outreach, fostering retention through donor-focused service and
communications
 Coordinate the design of promotional materials like brochures, newsletters, and
presentations for print and digital channels
 Assist the Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator with the promotion of events and
volunteer opportunities
Public & Media Relations (10%)
 Generate media coverage by building relationships with members of the media, actively
seeking media coverage opportunities, and arranging interviews with appropriate staff
 Work with the Development Director to create pitches and press releases for NICHES
initiatives
 Represent NICHES at various public outreach meetings and forums, including giving
presentations
Donor/Member Engagement (10%)
 Assist the Development Director with the creation of donor communications, including
donor acknowledgements, reports, and online giving campaigns
 Develop marketing materials and events to promote NICHES membership program
 Manage CRM database, online donation forms, and event registration forms
 Help plan and promote the Annual Meeting, Birthday Celebration, and Black Rock
Society Dinner
Professional Development and Other (5%)
 Seek and participate in opportunities that grow and enhance understanding and skills of
Communications Coordinator position
 Develop/enhance understanding of NICHES work and strategies to allow for informed
conversations about the organization
 Partner with stakeholders in our service area to elevate conservation efforts regionally
 Maintain the organization’s archive of design files and images

  Bachelor’s degree or at least two years’ professional experience in communications,
marketing, project management, or related fields
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Familiarity and proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud software (especially Photoshop
and InDesign), WordPress or other CMS platform, MailChimp, social media platforms,
Microsoft OAice Suite
 Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other CRM a plus, but not required
 Graphic design skills suAicient to implement established brand and create simple print
and digital designs
 Knowledge of fundraising software, preferably Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge, and other
support tools
 Interest and ability to learn about the plants, wildlife, and natural features of NICHES
properties
 Valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record
 Self-motivated worker with initiative and the drive to generate and act on creative new
ideas
 Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities,
meet goals and deadlines

 

 

How to Apply:  

 

 To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and 3 relevant work samples to ann@nicheslandtrust.org with the subject line "Communications Coordinator Application". Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

 

 

Contact:  

 ann@nicheslandtrust.org