Executive Administrator

Join the Mission to Restore Nature and Inspire a National Movement

Monarch Research is actively hiring a dynamic and versatile Communications & Executive Administrator to join its team in Marion, IA.

The Communications & Executive Administrator will play a key role in amplifying the mission, engaging the diverse audience, and driving program success. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a skilled communicator, and a proactive leader.

Monarch Research is dedicated to adding native pollinator habitat and reestablishing the monarch population Linn County, establishing a model for the whole country.

Why Join Monarch Research?

• Be part of a purpose-driven nonprofit making a measurable environmental impact

• Paid time off + paid holidays

• Health and life insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Short-term disability

• Simple IRA

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategic Communication & Content Creation: Develop and execute communication strategies; write and edit content for web, social media, email campaigns, and program materials

• Digital Marketing & Analytics: Manage website and social media channels; use tools like Google Analytics and Mailchimp to optimize engagement and track performance

• Community Outreach & Media Relations: Build relationships with key stakeholders; coordinate media outreach, press releases, and paid advertising efforts

• Team & Program Leadership: Lead marketing efforts, manage team meetings, and support event logistics and program education

• Fundraising & Grant Writing: Research, write, and submit grant proposals to secure funding for ongoing initiatives

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in communications, marketing, or related field, within the nonprofit sector

• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including website content management systems, social media platforms, email marketing software (Mailchimp), and Google Analytics

• Previous experience with grant writing is highly desirable

Help shape the future of conservation - apply today.

This organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a supporter of affirmative action with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to membership in any protected class by federal, state, and/or local laws.