Senior Communications Manager, Ending Ocean Plastics
Ocean Conservancy
AK, CA, DC (preferred), FL, MD, OR, VA, TX, WA, or WV, DC
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $90,000 - $100,000 per year |
| Benefits | Ocean Conservancy offers a comprehensive benefits package. |
| Deadline | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 5+ years |
Bonsai Leadership Group is honored to partner with Ocean Conservancy in its search for a Senior Communications Manager, Ending Ocean Plastics.
ABOUT OCEAN CONSERVANCY
For more than 50 years, Ocean Conservancy has delivered effective, evidence-based solutions for the ocean and all who depend on it. Today, Ocean Conservancy continues to unite science, people and policy to protect our ocean from the greatest challenges it faces: climate change, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss. Ocean Conservancy is a 501(c)3 headquartered in Washington, D.C. that inspires a worldwide network of partners, advocates, and supporters through its comprehensive and clear-eyed approach to ocean conservation. Together, Ocean Conservancy is securing a healthy ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone. Learn more about Ocean Conservancy at www.oceanconservancy.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Communications Manager, Ending Ocean Plastics (Senior Manager Communications) will lead communications strategy for Ocean Conservancy's Ending Ocean Plastics program, one of the organization's largest and most public-facing bodies of work. Serving as a strategic communications advisor and thought partner to policy, science, and organizational leaders, this person will shape communications strategy, identify compelling stories, and translate complex policy and scientific work into clear, impactful, and newsworthy communications.
The portfolio includes state, federal, and international policy work, Ocean Conservancy's plastics science portfolio, and the International Coastal Cleanup®.
The Senior Communications Manager reports to the Director of Communications as a member of the Strategic Communications department and will also support their department colleagues with other institutional PR and strategic communications efforts as necessary.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
To reviw the full position description and apply, visit: https://www.bonsaileadershipgroup.com/oc-scmeop
LOCATION
Ocean Conservancy embraces a hybrid work structure that requires employees to reside in one of the following US states: AK, CA, DC (preferred), FL, MD, OR, VA, TX, WA, or WV. This structure allows staff the flexibility to work virtually and in person while building strong connections across the institution.
Bonsai Leadership Group has been exclusively retained for this search. For consideration, join the candidate pool by submitting your resume and a concise cover letter outlining your interest in the role at https://www.bonsaileadershipgroup.com/oc-scmeop.
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| Category | Admin & Leadership , Policy And Law , Sustainability |
| Tags | Outreach , Climate Change |