Community Relations Manager @ Duxburybeach

Organization: Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. (DBR)

Location: Duxbury, MA

Position Type: Full-Time (Exempt / Salaried)

Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000

Schedule: General weekday hours with regular evening and weekend commitments for events, programs, and community meetings. This position offers the possibility of hybrid work dependent on projects.

Reports To: Executive Director

About the Organization

The Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation, owns approximately 4.5 miles of Duxbury Beach, a 7.5-mile long barrier beach that extends from Marshfield in the north to Gurnet Point and Saquish in the south. The Reservation's mission is to preserve Duxbury Beach to safeguard the adjacent bays and mainland, protect wildlife and vegetation while welcoming the public to enjoy.

Position Overview

The Community Relations Manager directs and oversees Duxbury Beach Reservation’s Community Outreach & Education program and Marketing department, working closely with the Executive Director to establish organizational priorities and annual budget. This role shapes how DBR connects with the public, educates visitors on DBR’s mission and the barrier beach, engages dedicated volunteers, and communicates organizational impact to donors, trustees, and the wider community. Serving as a primary ambassador for DBR, the Community Relations Manager provides strategic vision, hands-on event execution, multi-channel marketing, and team leadership to foster stewardship of Duxbury Beach.

Key Responsibilities

Department Leadership & Strategy

• Direct, design, and evaluate DBR’s Community Outreach & Education initiatives and overall Marketing strategy.
• Partner with the Executive Director to build annual department and program budgets, operational targets, strategic plans, grant proposals, and new program initiatives.
• Track program impact, attendance, and marketing analytics to refine outreach efforts and report milestones to the Board of Trustees and Executive Director.
• Work with the Executive Director and Development Coordinator to identify program funding needs and opportunities, lead grant efforts for program projects, including applications, tracking, and reporting.

Team Supervision & Development

• Directly supervise and mentor a dynamic team, including:
• Part-Time Social Media Intern or Coordinator
• Volunteer and Engagement Coordinator
• Seasonal Naturalist and Outreach Intern
• Establish goals, oversee work plans, conduct performance evaluations, and support staff professional growth.

Community Outreach, Education & Events

• Directly plan, coordinate, and lead on-beach and off-site community outreach events, public educational presentations, and stakeholder gatherings.
• Collaborate with the Naturalist and Volunteer Coordinator to deliver environmental education programming tailored to schools, community groups, and the public.
• Champion coastal resilience, coastal ecology, and outdoor recreation through public-facing initiatives.

Marketing, Communications & Creative Production

• Maintain and update the DBR website via Canva to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging content.
• Design, write, and distribute regular email newsletters and announcements using MailChimp.
• Design print and digital collateral (posters, event flyers, educational signage, reports, slide decks) for trustees, donors, volunteers, and the community.
• Oversee social media channels and work with other staff to develop content and post, guiding content strategy to boost public engagement, educate beachgoers, and celebrate volunteer and donor contributions.

Data Management & Constituent Stewardship

• Work with the Executive Director, Development Coordinator, and Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator to maintain DBR’s constituent relationship management (CRM) database (Bloomerang), ensuring clean recordkeeping for volunteers, event attendees, and supporters.
• Support the maintenance of volunteer tracking databases across Bloomerang and Google Drive.
• Manage, segment, and update email subscriber lists in MailChimp to optimize constituent communications.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 3–5+ years of progressive experience in community relations, nonprofit communications, environmental education, or marketing, including direct supervisory experience.
• Knowledge & Interests: Background or active enthusiasm/curiosity in coastal ecology, marine biology, coastal environments, conservation, or nature-based education.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency with design platforms (Canva).
• Hands-on experience with email marketing tools (MailChimp) and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or similar).
• Familiarity with nonprofit CRMs (Bloomerang or comparable donor/volunteer databases).
• Comfort managing files and documentation in Google Workspace (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets).
• Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; comfortable speaking publicly to groups of all ages and backgrounds.
• Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and coordinate multi-faceted public events.
• Flexibility: Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, including planned evenings and weekends for seasonal programming and outreach events.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Work is split between an office environment, community meeting spaces, and outdoor settings across Duxbury Beach.
• Must be comfortable walking on sand, uneven terrain, and working in varied outdoor coastal weather conditions during field programs and events.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. Candidates may be asked to submit 2–3 work/design samples (e.g., newsletters, flyers, or writing samples).

$60,000-$65,000 (depending on experience)