Career Opportunities at ESA
About the Ecological Society of America
Founded in 1915, The Ecological Society of America is dedicated to the science and study of ecology. The society welcomes and encourages participation by all individuals regardless of age, culture, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical or mental difference, politics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or subculture. We strive to cultivate a society built on mentorship, encouragement, tolerance and mutual respect, thereby engendering a welcoming environment for all. Ecologists believe in the need for interdisciplinary study, both in terms of disciplines and participants. We believe in biodiversity both in terms of ecosystems and membership. We will vigorously and proactively reject prejudice and stereotyping wherever it is encountered in our profession. ESA further promotes diversity in all areas of activity, including fostering diversity in membership, leadership, committees, staff, outreach, public engagement, recruitment, and all other areas of societal activity.
Marketing & Communications Manager
The Ecological Society of America invites applications for a new Marketing and Communications Manager to join our Member Services team beginning in July 2026.
This is a new position that will work across the organization to help us grow and nurture our audiences, compellingly tell the story of ecology and ecologists, effectively communicate with our members and community, and market our expanding suite of products.
Key activities include:
- Contributing to our overall marketing and communications strategies across several communities and business lines
- Marketing events, education and training, and membership; working with partners to align with strategies for our journals
- Social media and web content management
- Developing visual and multimedia collateral appropriate to each campaign and platform
- Membership and community communication—newsletters, online community and listserv, social, web
- Working across staff and volunteer teams to ensure that we are telling the stories we want to tell, using the appropriate voice, to the audiences we most need to reach
We seek a person with:
- At least 5 years of experience in communications and marketing
- Ideally working in an association or professional society or advocacy organization
- Experience with design and marketing automation tools—we specifically use Hootsuite, Canva and Feathr—and ethically and responsibly employing generative AI
- A creative bent and talent for solving problems
- Motivation to continuously seek new ways to do work well
- Passion about the sciences and environment
Review the full program description for more details.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, a 1-paragraph statement of interest, and 3-5 examples of recent past work (links are fine) *to include some combination of writing, visual design and social content* to resumes@esa.org with the subject line “Marketing and Communications Manager.”
The priority application deadline is June 12, but applications may be received until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be scheduled the week of June 15. Our preference is for a start date in early July, but note that this person would *not* be expected to attend the ESA Annual Meeting this year (future years, yes; other events this year, maybe). Our available salary range for this position is in the range of $60,000 annually. ESA has an excellent benefits package that includes employer-paid medical and dental, and low-cost vision coverage; cell phone allowance; life, AD&D and disability insurance; and generous retirement contributions.