Senior Communications Coordinator

Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.

POSITION SUMMARY - This position is based in Apia, Samoa Here at Conservation International (CI), we work collaboratively with communities, government, civil societies, and the private sector to support and enhance the management and protection of nature. CI has worked in Samoa for over 20 years to protect the nature we depend on.

CI Samoa is seeking a Senior Communications Coordinator to lead communications for our national program, with a primary focus on supporting the Samoa Ocean Strategy (SOS).

The SOS is the national policy framework that seeks to sustainably manage Samoa’s vast ocean and marine resources for the well-being of all Samoans. The SOS provides 13 bold and comprehensive integrated ocean management solutions (IMS) that will advance ocean stewardship and ensure the cultural and the economic values that Samoans derive from their 120,000 square kilometer ocean are preserved for generations to come. Since the launch of the SOS in 2020, CI has worked in partnership with the Government to support its implementation.

In April 2026, Samoa achieved one of its 13 SOS IMSs with the legal adoption of its national Marine Spatial Plan (MSP). The MSP establishes an ocean management system designed to protect, conserve, and manage marine resources within Samoan waters and includes nine new large-scale marine protected areas in the offshore space and incorporates existing near-shore marine managed areas; combined and implemented, these achieves Samoa’s commitments to protecting 30% of its ocean.

This role will ensure consistent, targeted messaging and broad public engagement to communicate the value of the SOS and MSP and the progress of implementation towards their goals and achievements, achieved through various initiatives. Further, the role will oversee and coordinate communications across the CI Samoa programme to ensure alignment and complementary messaging.

The role will lead the development of content including press releases, social media, websites, factsheets, and events to amplify the sustainable management and protection of Samoa’s natural resources. Further, the role will also contribute to regional and international communications from Conservation International as required.

CI is committed to diversity, cultural competency, and inclusion. All applicants are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation, review, and updates of the SOS/MSP communications strategy
• Review and strengthen the Samoa Ocean’s Champion campaign.
• With key support, develop a strategic communications plan for CI Samoa and oversee communications across CI Samoa projects to support programme goals while ensuring alignment and complimentary messaging to the SOS and MSP.
• Lead content development for communications, including press releases, blog posts and social media content, newsletters, website management, factsheets, event support, etc.
• Perform and maintain outreach for effective collaboration with CI partners including the Government, Waitt Institute, press outlets, and influencers, and build strategic partnerships to grow the communications network
• Manage and maintain social channels, track analytics, and create reports outlining successes and failures of communications campaigns and strategies (monitor results)
• Maintain digital media archives including photos, videos, etc

People and Resource Management Responsibilities

• Does not manage staff but will provide guidance for interns
• Does not have authority to allocate resources or approve budget expenditures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to work extended hours or travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Media studies, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in a relevant role.
• Proficiency in English and Samoan.
• Sound understanding of Samoan culture, environmental issues, and government protocols.

Preferred

• Professional writing, web content management, social media management, event planning and support.
• Independent, team-oriented, strategic problem-solving, and detail-focused.
• Creative thinker, able to seek out impactful ways to deliver communications for CI Samoa, SOS, and CI more broadly.
• Ability to function well in a multicultural, diverse, and fast-paced work team environment.
• Service focus. Courteous, tactful, and proven ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work under general supervision and work directly with immediate supervisor to solve problems.

To apply for this position please submit a CV, cover letter and at least 3 reference letters Applications Deadline: August 26, 2026 (11:49PM EST) See all Conservation International Career Opportunities HERE Conservation International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We believe in hiring based on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process for everyone.