This position will be hybrid requiring 8 days a month in the WRI Washington DC office . Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission; WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

About the Program:

Cities4Forests, an initiative led by the World Resource Institute, is a global alliance of more than 90 cities using nature to enhance the resilience of people nature, and climate. We help to create data-driven policies, deliver capacity and technical support, and facilitate the flow of finance to nature-based projects for the benefit of forests and nature near and far. In the United States, Cities4Forests’ US Lands team provides technical assistance and strategic guidance on innovative conservation finance models; policy enhancement; political engagement; economics and cost-benefit analyses; gender and social equity; mapping and technology; monitoring, evaluation, and learning; and more. The US Lands program works closely with federal, state, and local land management agencies, water and power utilities, public and private financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, civil society and conservation organizations, and local communities and Indigenous groups.

Job Highlight:

Reporting to the Cities4Forests Communications Manager, you will lead communications and outreach efforts as part of our United States restoration and resilience portfolio. You will collaborate with Cities4Forests team members and partners to deliver communications products such as articles, blogs, project highlights, social media content, email, web pages, and events to advance project goals. We are looking for candidates who are excellent writers, experienced conveners of conversations and events, and effective collaborators with a wide range of stakeholders. Critically, you will tell local stories to a wide array of audiences to show the value of conservation finance and the role of nature in wildfire resilience, water security, community safety, equity, and more. You will be supported by Cities4Forests team members dedicated to this stream of work, including our conservation finance team and U.S. project leads. You will also work closely with other partners such as utilities, local and national NGOs,

businesses, investors, state and federal agencies, Tribal Nations, and more.

What will you do:

Content Development and Messaging( 60%):

• Lead on developing communications materials such as blogs, articles, social media posts, web pages, media hits, summaries and brochures, and emails that advance the goals of the entire portfolio
• Identify and develop compelling stories from our projects, selecting the best avenues for storytelling on a case-by-case basis
• Develop materials to support communications outreach, such as talking points for media, topic briefs, and other materials
• Assist with fundraising efforts through writing, editing, and reviewing grants and other documents

Strategic Communications and Partner Management (20%):

• Plan and execute state- and region-specific communications strategies regarding nature, restoration, and climate resilience that clearly outline goals, audiences, key messages, communications assets, and timelines
• Regularly review and update developed strategies as needed
• Maintain consistent contact with Cities4Forests project leads, partner organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to identify communications priorities, needs, and opportunities
• Collaborate with the Communications Manager to ensure consistent messaging across the portfolio

Project Management and Coordination (20%):

• Track communications tasks, milestones, and other key information via Asana
• Schedule and lead meetings with team members, partners, and stakeholders as needed to advance communications activities

What will you need:

• Education: You have completed a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, environmental studies, or related field
• Experience: You have minimum of 3 years full-time relevant work experience in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
• Experience in covering topics such as environmental issues and natural resource management preferred
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience creating audience-specific editorial content
• Must be able to demonstrate a portfolio of published written work that exhibits an ability to write for various audiences using different formats
• Experience and ability to develop and execute successful communications strategies
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with email marketing and social media marketing is a plus
• Experience engaging with news media is a plus.
• Languages: Proficient in spoken and written English. Spanish language skills a plus
• Requirements : Existing work authorization is required where this position.WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization

Potential Salary: Salary range is between 69,000 and 73,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. WRI offers a competitive renumeration and benefits package.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of 15 March 2024. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure

About Us:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment; we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.