Communications Director

~ The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council speaks for Northern Michigan's waters. We are dedicated to protecting our lakes, streams, wetlands, and groundwater through respected advocacy, innovative education, technically sound water quality monitoring, thorough research, and restoration actions. ~

We achieve our mission by empowering others and we believe in the capacity to make a positive difference. We work locally, regionally and throughout the Great Lakes Basin to achieve our goals.e Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council speaks for Northern Michigan's waters.

​We are dedicated to protecting our lakes, streams, wetlands, and groundwater through respected advocacy, innovative education, technically sound water quality monitoring, thorough research, and restoration actions. We achieve our mission by empowering others and we believe in the capacity to make a positive difference. We work locally, regionally and throughout the Great Lakes Basin to achieve our goals.

Position Overview

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council's Communications Director will develop the annual communication's plan and implement communication strategies to promote the mission of the organization. The Communications Director will be responsible for:

• Directing our media relations;
• Websites;
• Publications;
• Events;
• Social media; and
• Member and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years communications experience required.
• Applicants need to demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, public speaking, and writing skills.
• Must be able to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A desire and interest in working to protect Northern Michigan's water resources essential.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email, or mail, a resume and cover letter to Gail Gruenwald, Executive Director, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, 426 Bay St., Petoskey, MI 49770.
• Applications due 10/1/2019. Start date November or December 2019.