Classification: Exempt – full-time, weekdays, with some evenings and weekends required
Salary: $60,000 annually
Reports to: Senior Development Director
Date: August 2026

Established in 2008, Baltimore Tree Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance and protect Baltimore City’s urban tree canopy through strategic planting initiatives, broad-based engagement, and local workforce training. By aligning the goals of urban forestry and natural areas conservation with other critical value systems, Baltimore Tree Trust is committed to a vision of equitable access to the benefits of urban nature for all of the city’s residents. Our staff proudly reflects the diversity of Baltimore itself, and we encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences to apply. For more information, please visit us online at: baltimoretreetrust.org.

Position Summary 

The Communications and Marketing Manager is a management role responsible for supporting Baltimore Tree Trust’s brand, marketing, and communications strategy. This position plays a key role in ensuring the organization effectively communicates its mission to expand Baltimore’s urban tree canopy to donors, volunteers, and the community. Reporting to the Senior Development Director, the Communications and Marketing Manager supports day-to-day strategic activities, including brand management, digital channel oversight, content and campaign creation, and performance analysis. This role is ideal for a creative, strategic, and mission-driven professional interested in elevating the visibility and reputation of an environmental nonprofit.

     Supervisory Responsibilities: Outreach and Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities

Brand & Marketing Strategy

• Update, maintain, and steward Baltimore Tree Trust’s brand voice, messaging, and visual identity.
• Ensure consistent and effective brand representation across all marketing channels and coordinate public-facing communications.
• Lead the development and amplification of consistent, mission-driven messaging across all communications channels.

Digital Marketing & Channels

• Manage and maintain the organization’s website, ensuring content is current, accurate, and engaging.
• Oversee social media strategy and content execution to grow audience, engagement, and visibility.
• Lead email audience segmentation and distribution strategy to ensure cohesive messaging and increase engagement across key stakeholder groups.
• Review and approve all digital and print marketing materials to ensure brand alignment, quality standards, and consistency across channels.

Content & Campaign Management

• Lead the creation, review, and distribution of marketing and communications materials, including newsletters, blog posts, impact reports, and advertising.
• Write and manage press releases and coordinate media outreach, as appropriate.
• Support communications and graphic design for campaigns tied to fundraising, outreach, programs, events, and organizational initiatives.

Events & Outreach

• Coordinate marketing support and establish a strong brand presence for events, conferences, presentations, and outreach efforts.
• Develop messaging and promotional materials for events and public-facing initiatives
• Support event marketing in collaboration with Outreach, Development, and Operations teams.
• Serve as a spokesperson for Baltimore Tree Trust, presenting the organization’s mission, programs, and impact at community events, meetings, and partner engagements.
• Represent the organization at volunteer, fundraising, and community events, providing communications support and event coverage as needed.

Analytics & Optimization

• Track, analyze, and report on marketing and communications performance metrics.
• Use data and insights to optimize campaigns, content, and channel performance to grow BTT’s audiences.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all possible activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a marketing and communications role, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Strong managerial experience developing goals, strategy, leading projects, and directing staff.
• Exceptional communication skills, including writing, public speaking, and interacting with peers, team, volunteers, and organizational partners.
• Strong management skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail required.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. 
• Familiarity with and ability to work well with diverse teams.
• Ability to receive and give supportive feedback to foster equity and inclusion in working relationships. Including the ability to recognize, nurture, and learn from strengths in co-workers.
• Proficiency with G-Suite, Canva Pro, Constant Contact, and Adobe Creative Cloud, comfortable learning new software.

Desired Attributes

• Experience working in the environmental and/or non-profit sectors preferred.
• Curious, organized, and eager to learn nonprofit fundraising and development. 
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently with guidance. 
• Strong sense of integrity and accountability. 
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous learning. 
• Interest in Baltimore City, environmental justice, or urban forestry is a plus. 

Work Environment: Hybrid position requiring regular on-site work, with remote work available as appropriate, including some travel to events and partner locations.

Physical Demands: Requires use of laptop, phone, tablets, and other standard office equipment. Must be physically able to sit, stand, bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift 20 pounds.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license.

To Apply

Please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to jobs@baltimoretreetrust.org. The deadline is September 11, 2026, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter.