Employment Opportunities

Communications Manager

The Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area is seeking a Communications Manager to support the important programs and activities that preserve, conserve, and interpret the valuable natural and cultural resources of the Appalachian Highland Forests in West Virginia and western Maryland. This position is a full-time, benefitted position for seasoned communications and marketing professionals looking for a fast paced, vibrant work environment located in Elkins, WV. We invite serious applicants to learn more about our organization by visiting our website.

The Communications Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive communication strategies that enhance AFNHA’s brand reputation, foster positive relationships with stakeholders, and effectively convey key messages to target audiences. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional writing, editing, and interpersonal skills, capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Policy – Discrimination is Prohibited

AFNHA staff or Board members may not, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, military service, or religious, community or social affiliations be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, under any program or activity. The prohibition on discrimination on the basis of disability protects otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.