BLC's Communications Manager is responsible for brand building, and successful execution of Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s communications and marketing programs, including internal and external messaging, media relations, public relations, marketing, social media, long-form articles, direct mailers, newsletters (electronic and print), presentations, website management, education and outreach events management, and oversight of photo and video production, graphic design, and print execution. As BLC’s Louisville Community Associate, this position serves as a liaison to the Louisville region community, including Oldham, Jefferson, Shelby, Henry, Trimble, Spencer, Bullitt, Nelson, Washington, and Marion Counties, with a particular initial focus on Oldham County.

Authors staff reports for all COA applicants, reviewing and updating baseline photos as neededAssisting applicants throughout the commission’s processPromotes preservation through local engagement initiatives: newspaper articles, historic property owner outreachCoordinates commissioners’ training, including recommending articles, podcasts, shows

Organizes and facilitates all event planning, including annual fundraising event, committee programs, and outreach events with partner organizationsOversees all aspects of financial operations, including budget reports, fundraising campaigns, membership renewals, and grantsArranges hosts for international visitors and itineraries for international trips, including coordinating transportation and translator needs, and setting meetingsInterfaces with international relations and mayor’s offices abroad, as well as with the Louisville Mayor and Metro CouncilDevelops partnerships with local business community, educational institutions, cultural groups, neighborhood associations, and international organizations to promote organization’s missionLeads Strategic Plan development and implementation, including Board Member recruitment, development plan creation, and website redesign

Managed fundraising initiatives for nationally recognized land trust and river conservancyCoordinated and lead community educational events, including nature walks and kayak paddlesConceived and implemented plan for communications, fundraising, and education strategiesCreated and managed budgets for all development and outreach events, including all planning for major fundraising eventImproved office efficiency with updated software and technologyDeveloped volunteer program

Coordinated marketing including press releases for specialty showsCoordinated bi-monthly shows at venueManaged comics on-stage timeResponsible for front of house duties

Assisted Event Coordinator with catering and security staff

Identified, surveyed, and conducted conditions assessments of historic and National Register-eligible religious structures and explained benefits of National Register nominations, as well as conservancy assistance to property decision-makers Synthesized assessments, documentation, photography, and history into Microsoft Access database

Restored vessels in the Restoration WorkshopOrganized Department’s research libraryTranslated placards for use in the museum and Archeological Center

Oversaw the children’s activities center and aided in weekly handicapping contest