Employment

Thank you for your interest in being part of the Ogden Nature Center. 

Current Openings: 

Strategic Communications & Marketing Manager

Location: Ogden, UT | Type: Full-time, Exempt Salary: $50,000-$55,000

The Ogden Nature Center is seeking a visionary and skilled Strategic Communications & Marketing Manager to lead highimpact communications that inspire, educate, and engage. This leadership role is responsible for shaping the public voice of the organization and driving strategies that elevate our mission, programs, and presence in the community. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving on the internal Executive Team, this position plays a key role in developing and delivering cohesive, compelling messaging across all platforms. The ideal candidate is both a strategist and a storyteller, with the ability to see the big picture while effectively managing the details with creativity and clarity.

As the Strategic Communications & Marketing Manager, you will: 

• Develop and execute an annual communications and marketing plan aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Create engaging content and visual assets to support programs, fundraising efforts, and educational outreach.
• Maintain a consistent and compelling brand identity across all platforms and materials.
• Manage digital channels including social media, website updates, email campaigns, and analytics reporting.
• Collaborate with the Education and Development Directors to promote programs and events through targeted messaging.
• Support internal communications to foster employee engagement and a positive organizational culture.
• Coordinate sponsor recognition and activations with the Development Team.
• Lead media relations including writing press releases, securing coverage, and coordinating appearances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage marketing collateral, signage, digital assets, and event promotions.
• Maintain and regularly update the website to reflect current programs, events, and stories.
• Ensure all messaging aligns with ONC’s values, tone, and strategic objectives.
• Track and report communications metrics to guide data-informed decisions.
• Manage social media accounts and groups with a focus on storytelling and community engagement.
• Build relationships with partners, sponsors, and vendors, ensuring marketing activations and contract deliverables are met.
• Lead development of cohesive, multi-channel messaging across digital platforms.
• Share photos, partner content, and create short-form videos to promote and celebrate ONC’s mission and community.
• Produce content for the ONC newsletter and support staff and volunteers with marketing materials and outgoing communications.
• Maintain online event calendars, assist with press releases and fundraising promotions, and support overall brand awareness.
• Organize and manage digital assets, including historical photo and video archives.
• Stay current on digital trends and best practices to drive growth across social media, web platforms, and ONC’s contact databases.
• Lead communications-related aspects of events such as promotions, signage, media coordination, and sponsor visibility.
• Assist with other logistics as needed.

Qualifications:

•  2–3 years of experience in communications, marketing, or social media 
• Strong writing and digital content skills 
• Experience with Canva, Adobe, or similar design tools 
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects
• Passion for environmental education and community engagement 
• Willing to work occasional evenings/weekends 

To Apply:

Send resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.