Communications Manager, Business Solutions

POSITION SUMMARY:

At the Rainforest Alliance we are looking for a collaborative and organized Business Solutions Communications Manager to join our Corporate Affairs team and position the Rainforest Alliance’s corporate services and business innovation solutions. The focus will be on developing targeted communications to ensure our markets partners are informed of the full range of our solutions, that compliment and go beyond our certification program. This person will develop detailed communications strategies to ensure companies understand how they can partner with the Rainforest Alliance and work with us to reach their sustainability goals. This person will work in close collaboration with the entire Marketing and Communications team as well as Corporate Engagement & Partnerships colleagues to ensure that all output is streamlined and complimentary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role is key to positioning the Rainforest Alliance as a thought leader in sustainable business interventions, and preferred partner to support companies on their sustainability journeys. The communications manager will support by:

• Developing messaging and communications plans to ensure our corporate stakeholders understand our solutions, how they complement each other, and the ways in which they can support business sustainability goals;
• Mobilizing and engaging internal stakeholders to ensure all relevant audiences are targeted through the communications plans;
• Working in partnership with our Corporate Engagement & Partnerships department to create and implement communications strategies for specific solutions including, but not limited to, EUDR, regenerative agriculture, consultancy services, Core and other topics as defined by the 2030 strategy;
• Leading production of engaging communications materials for business audiences including Q&As, brochures, decks, support for speaking engagements, website content, videos with support of our Creative & Editorial team;
• Ensuring seamless execution of plans in collaboration with relevant Marketing and Communications colleagues (social media, media, website, consumer engagement)
• Working closely with other communication managers to ensure that all output is aligned and complimentary to all of the Rainforest Alliance's external positioning and vision and mission.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Communications or related field, or equivalent of education and experience;
• Demonstrated ability (5-7 years) in communications;
• Experience in FMCG, international development or CSR is a plus;
• Consistent track record in development and delivery of effective communications plans;
• Consistent track record to create effective business-to-business communication;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English. Other language(s) are an asset;
• Strong planning and organizational skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and deadlines;
• Strong relationship management skills, effective at negotiating and influencing and proven ability to build relationships with staff across organizations;
• Affinity with sustainability;
• Dependability, diplomacy and ability to work independently;
• Self-motivated, ability to juggle responsibilities;
• Understanding of working in an international organization, including cultural sensitivities;
• Good team player.

Deadline: 10 January 2025

Salary: For USA based candidates only:

• National Salary range (Excluding NY and DC) - $63,655- $90,906
• New York Salary Range - $75,605- $108,007
• Washington DC Salary Range - $73,180- $104,542

Notes: Only candidates authorized to work in locations where the Rainforest Alliance is registered will be considered.

If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.org

The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.