Grassland Conservation Marketing Manager – Remote Position | $67,000 – $72,000 Annually

Employer: Playa Lakes Joint Venture (PLJV)
Location: Remote – Based in the Western Great Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas)
Salary Range: $67,000 – $72,000 per year
Application Deadline: October 28, 2025
Start Date: December 2025

🌾 About Playa Lakes Joint Venture (PLJV)

Playa Lakes Joint Venture (PLJV) is a leading regional conservation partnership bringing together federal and state wildlife agencies, conservation organizations, and private industry partners to protect and restore critical bird habitats across the western Great Plains.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to conserve the playas, prairies, and landscapes of this unique region for the benefit of wildlife and the people who depend on them. Through collaboration, PLJV provides regional planning, funding support, technical expertise, and on-the-ground implementation strategies that ensure lasting ecological and community impact.

💼 Job Opportunity: Grassland Conservation Marketing Manager

PLJV is currently hiring a Grassland Conservation Marketing Manager — a creative, strategic, and passionate communicator who can inspire action across rural communities and agricultural landscapes.

In this exciting remote position, you will help shape the voice of grassland conservation by developing marketing communications, digital content, and outreach tools that drive sustainable practices like prescribed fire, brush removal, and native habitat restoration.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with social scientists, conservation experts, and communication teams to create and test engaging messages that increase landowner participation in conservation efforts.
• Develop and maintain training materials and e-learning platforms for partner organizations.
• Manage and expand the TomorrowsGrassland.com website, including updates and SEO-optimized content.
• Design and produce marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, infographics, and social media posts to promote conservation programs in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico.
• Write feature stories and outreach content that highlight successful conservation efforts.
• Partner with local organizations and media outlets to distribute impactful content and boost program visibility.

🎓 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or public relations.
• Proven ability to create compelling narratives and visually appealing content.
• Expertise in tools such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Canva, and WordPress CMS.
• Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a virtual team.

🌟 Preferred Skills & Experience

• Background in agriculture, wildlife conservation, or environmental communications.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) communication skills.
• Experience in media relations, podcast production, or video storytelling.
• Familiarity with Mailchimp, Basecamp, and digital marketing platforms.

🌍 Travel & Work Environment

This is a remote position, but applicants should reside within the PLJV region for easy travel access — ideally in western Kansas or western Oklahoma.
Travel may account for 30–40% of the role, primarily across Kansas and Oklahoma, to attend meetings, outreach events, and conservation initiatives.

💰 Salary and Benefits

• Annual Salary: $67,000 – $72,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Benefits Include:
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
  • 7% employer-matched retirement plan
  • Generous paid leave and professional development opportunities

📅 Application Process

Application Deadline: October 28, 2025 (6:00 p.m. MT)
Start Date: December 2025

Interested candidates should submit the following as one PDF document to Miruh Hamend at m.hamend@pljv.org:

1. Cover letter (include location and availability)
2. Resume
3. Two writing samples
4. Two graphic design/layout samples

⚠️ Note: Applications generated using AI will be automatically disqualified.

🦋 Why Join PLJV?

At PLJV, you’ll join a passionate team dedicated to building a sustainable future where grasslands thrive, wildlife flourishes, and communities prosper.
This role isn’t just about marketing—it’s about making a measurable difference for our planet through communication, creativity, and collaboration.

If you’re a storyteller who believes in the power of conservation and community, this is your opportunity to leave a legacy.

📰 Related Topics

• Remote Environmental Jobs
• Conservation Communication Careers
• Wildlife & Habitat Restoration Opportunities
• High-Paying Marketing Jobs in Sustainability

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