About Verra.

At Verra, we’ve created a culture of flexibility + autonomy. You’ll be able to work with remote teams from diverse countries and industries. Wherever possible, we aim to find mutually agreeable solutions for international hiring.

Verra is a global leader helping to tackle the world’s most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, Verra is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve livelihoods and protect natural resources across the private and public sectors. We support climate action and sustainable development with standards, tools and programs that credibly, transparently and robustly assess environmental and social impacts and enable funding for sustaining and scaling up projects that verifiably deliver these benefits. We work in any arena where we see a need for clear standards, a role for market-based mechanisms, and an opportunity to generate significant environmental and social value.

Verra manages a portfolio of standards, including the: 

• Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) — the world’s leading carbon crediting program, with more than 2000 registered projects in 80 countries, and accounting for two-thirds of all voluntary carbon market transaction volume.
• Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard (SD VISta) — a flexible framework for assessing and reporting on the sustainable development benefits of project-based activities.
• Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards — to identify projects that simultaneously address climate change, support local communities and smallholders, and conserve biodiversity.
• Plastic Waste Reduction Program — to enable robust impact assessment of new or scaled-up waste recovery and recycling projects around the globe.

Engagement Title: CONTRACT POSTION: Technical Editor / Writer

Location / time-zone overlap: Remote – Worldwide, with significant overlap with US business hours

Primary Verra contact: Senior Director, Program Development       

Engagement type: Independent contractor / consultant

Estimated duration: 4 months+

Estimated hours: Initially starting at 20 hr/week; Oct-Jan 30-40 hr/wk; Feb-beyond, as-needed up to 20hr/week

Target start date: September

The Opportunity.  

The VCS Program rules define the standards and processes that all projects must follow in order to be certified and are set out in a suite of documents: Requirements, Procedural, Templates, and Guidance.

Methodologies in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program set out detailed procedures and requirements that VCS projects must follow to quantify GHG emission reductions and/or carbon dioxide removals and have Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) issued. Each methodology specifies applicability conditions and provides criteria for defining the project boundary, identifying the baseline scenario, assessing additionality, quantifying reductions and/or removals, and establishing monitoring procedures and requirements. 

Verra is looking for a contractor to provide technical editing support during the development of methodologies and other technical documents in the VCS Program, with work on technical documents in other Verra programs as required.

Scope of Work.

The successful applicant will be responsible for tasks such as:

• Accurate technical and copy editing of documents, with tracked changes and comments
• Ensuring internal consistency across edited documents within a program both in terms of technical concepts and consistent writing voice
• Revising text to conform to general Verra style, including proper use of US English
• Facilitating user-friendly comprehension of technical concepts presented in edited documents
• Where relevant, providing suggestions to further improve documents

Collaboration with Verra.

You will work with experts across the program development and innovation team to assist in ensuring that methodologies, program documents, and other technical documents are accurate, concise, and user-friendly.

• Verrans come from diverse locations and backgrounds, and include carbon market experts, project developers, consultants, climate negotiators, researchers, and auditors. 
• We are committed to driving finance at scale to projects and programs that advance climate action and sustainable development through high-quality standards and programs.

Qualifications and Experience.

• Technical content and language editing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience communicating technical information to a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong science background
• Technical expertise in an area related to Verra programs
• Excellent eye for detail
• Degree in relevant field; advanced degree advantageous
• Native English proficiency

Engagement Environment.

This engagement is expected to be performed remotely and will require regular computer-based work, virtual meetings, reliable internet access, and the ability to communicate effectively with Verra stakeholders during agreed working hours.

The contractor should have access to the equipment, workspace, and internet connectivity needed to deliver the agreed services.

About Verra.

Verra is a global leader helping to tackle some of the world’s most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit organization, Verra works to support high-integrity standards and programs that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve livelihoods, and protect natural resources across the private and public sectors.

Contractors and consultants may support Verra’s work by providing specialized expertise, project-based services, or technical support aligned to defined engagement needs and deliverables.

Verra is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our work, and we value respectful collaboration with contractors, consultants, partners, stakeholders, and Verra colleagues across the organization.

Engagement Terms.

We value the expertise that contractors and consultants bring to Verra’s work. This opportunity is structured as an independent contractor engagement and does not create an employment relationship with Verra.

• The engagement duration, hours, deliverables, and payment structure will be discussed and confirmed based on the agreed scope of work.
• Because this is a contractor engagement, it is not eligible for employee benefits, paid leave, retirement contributions, or other benefits associated with employment.
• Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the contractor will be responsible for their own taxes, insurance, equipment, workspace, internet access, and other business expenses.

How to Express Interest.

If this engagement aligns with your expertise and availability, we would welcome hearing from you. Please submit your resume or professional profile, a brief statement describing your relevant experience, your availability, and your proposed hourly rate or project fee. 

Verra provides equal opportunity in its selection and engagement processes and is committed to conducting contractor and consultant engagements without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Verra will provide reasonable accommodation, as applicable, to support individuals with disabilities in participating in the contractor selection process. Please contact humanresources@verra.org to request accommodation.

About Verra.

At Verra, we’ve created a culture of flexibility + autonomy. You’ll be able to work with remote teams from diverse countries and industries. Wherever possible, we aim to find mutually agreeable solutions for international hiring.

Verra is a global leader helping to tackle the world’s most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, Verra is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve livelihoods and protect natural resources across the private and public sectors. We support climate action and sustainable development with standards, tools and programs that credibly, transparently and robustly assess environmental and social impacts and enable funding for sustaining and scaling up projects that verifiably deliver these benefits. We work in any arena where we see a need for clear standards, a role for market-based mechanisms, and an opportunity to generate significant environmental and social value.

Verra manages a portfolio of standards, including the: 

• Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) — the world’s leading carbon crediting program, with more than 2000 registered projects in 80 countries, and accounting for two-thirds of all voluntary carbon market transaction volume.
• Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard (SD VISta) — a flexible framework for assessing and reporting on the sustainable development benefits of project-based activities.
• Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards — to identify projects that simultaneously address climate change, support local communities and smallholders, and conserve biodiversity.
• Plastic Waste Reduction Program — to enable robust impact assessment of new or scaled-up waste recovery and recycling projects around the globe.

Title:  Lead or Senior Program Officer, Jurisdictional REDD+ Development

This role may be hired at the Lead or Senior Program Officer level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and scope of responsibility.

Location: Remote, Asia preferred, Singapore strongly preferred; note that some time will need to overlap with US business hours

Reports to: Director, Forest Carbon; Program Development and Innovation Department

The Opportunity.  

Verra is a global leader helping to tackle the world’s most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, Verra is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve livelihoods and protect natural resources across the private and public sectors. We support climate action and sustainable development with standards, tools, and programs that credibly, transparently, and robustly assess environmental and social impacts and enable funding for sustaining and scaling up projects that verifiably deliver these benefits. The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program provides methodologies that support carbon projects, including REDD+. The VCS Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ (JNR) Framework is the world’s first accounting and verification framework for jurisdictional REDD+ programs and nested projects, and has been approved by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM). 

Having recently registered the first JNR program, with more programs currently being developed and reviewed, Verra is looking for a specialist to support the continued growth of JNR, providing oversight to the JNR framework and engaging countries and other stakeholders in capacity building efforts.

The Role.

The successful applicant will be responsible for tasks such as:

• Identifying ways to improve VCS Program REDD+ and JNR requirements and methodologies, including engaging external stakeholders and internal technical teams 
• Implementing updates and improvements in collaboration with VCS Program Development staff and with input from Verra’s Project Management Department (PMD) and expert consultants 
• Supporting the maintenance and updates to Verra’s consolidated REDD methodology, VM0048, and ensuring alignment between VM0048 and the JNR Framework 
• Collaborating with Verra’s Communications and Engagement Team to support Verra’s forest carbon outreach and communications strategy, including developing and implementing capacity building sessions, conducting outreach to governments, and engaging investors
• Guiding stakeholders on Verra’s methodologies and technical requirements for JNR programs
• Supporting PMD on technical issues related to REDD+ and JNR as necessary

Our Team.

You will join a team of experts in the natural climate solutions sector that works closely and collaboratively to solve problems, iterate, and implement updates and improvements to forest carbon methodologies and the VCS Standard. 

• Verrans come from diverse locations and backgrounds, and include carbon market experts, project developers, consultants, climate negotiators, researchers, and auditors.
• We are committed to driving finance at scale to projects and programs that advance climate action and sustainable development through high-quality standards and programs. 

What we’d like to see.

• In-depth understanding of jurisdictional and project REDD+, including the evolution of REDD+, the current state of the sector, and the relevant stakeholders engaged in implementation of REDD programs.
• Technical knowledge of, and experience working with, environmental and social standards, ideally including knowledge of VCS, the JNR Framework, and Verra’s REDD+ methodologies especially VM0048. Preference will be given to candidates who have developed and/or used REDD+ methodologies.
• Familiarity with climate change mitigation; GHG accounting; forest reference level development; MRV design; forest carbon methodologies, standards, and crediting programs; and REDD+ processes/initiatives (e.g., UNFCCC, Forest Carbon Partnership Facility)
• Degree in environmental science, environmental studies, forestry, or other applicable study area; advanced degree is advantageous.
• At least five years of professional experience in the climate field, ideally working in climate change mitigation and/or carbon markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience collaborating with, communicating technical information to, and receiving input from a wide range of stakeholders.
• As a global organization based in the US, we’ve adopted English as a standard business language for written and verbal communication. 

Please note: Some travel will be required, not expected to exceed 15% of time annually.

Physical Demands.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. 

Work Environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. 
• Access to reliable Wi-fi with a distraction-free workspace. 

Working at Verra.

Verra is a global leader helping to tackle the world’s most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, Verra is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve livelihoods, and protect natural resources across the private and public sectors.

We’ve created a culture of flexibility + autonomy. You’ll be able to work with remote teams from diverse countries and industries. Wherever possible, we aim to find mutually agreeable solutions for international hiring.

The final compensation offered will be contingent upon role, level, and location. Our Talent team can share the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Salary is one component of Verra’s total compensation package which also includes:

• Medical, vision and dental care
• Verra contributions to each employee’s retirement plan/pension scheme with employee and employer contributions subject to statutory regulations
• Paid leave, comprising 22-30 days vacation, annual sick leave, holidays, and sabbatical after five years of service

Verra is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our work, and doing this successfully is crucial for us to embody our established values which are Teamwork, Results, Integrity, Balance, and Exploration. We actively celebrate belonging among our team members’ different abilities, sexual orientations, ethnicity, faith, and gender. 

How to Apply.

Please send us a Cover letter (not to exceed one page) and your Resume/CV (not to exceed two pages). 

Verra provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. As such, we conduct our recruitment and hiring without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact humanresources@verra.org to request accommodation.

ABOUT NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund) are advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care and build political power for reproductive freedom. We launch campaigns, change policy, and elect candidates, all by working hand-in-hand with reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations in states and cities across the country. We work in the communities where the need is great and we can make a difference, so the fabric of reproductive freedom is harder to tear apart. 

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The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund), advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care, are seeking a full-time Director of Communications to directly support its communications department.

This is a benefits eligible, full-time non-exempt position that will require 35 hours of work, with flexibility, during normal business hours, Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM EST. The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $122,000, commensurate with experience.

WHO WE ARE

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund) are advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care and build political power for reproductive freedom. For decades, our strategy has been to go on the offensive, at the state and local level, so we have a long track record of passing laws that are safeguarding and advancing access.

In states and cities across the country, we launch campaigns, change policy, and elect candidates who champion our cause, all by working hand-in-hand with reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations; health care providers; and other groups invested in this fight.  We partner in communities where change is needed and where we can make a difference. At the national level, we engage in groundbreaking public opinion research, proactive policy initiatives, and innovative advocacy campaigns to help reshape the national conversation about reproductive freedom.

Our approach to advocacy, policy, and politics strives to center the people who are most impacted by barriers to care, historically underserved, and often under-represented — Black women and Black communities, Indigenous and other communities of color, low-income people, and immigrants.

We don’t just push back against restrictions on reproductive autonomy; we fight for a society in which everyone has the freedom and ability to control their reproductive and sexual lives.

THE ROLE

The Director of Communications is responsible for creating and managing organizational narrative, brand, and press strategies that shape the narrative around NIRH’s work to advance proactive reproductive freedom measures. In this role, you will actively focus on media engagement and placement, maintaining national reporter relationships, organizing and streamlining communications resources and assets, generating and updating organizational talking points and messaging materials, and staffing key spokespeople in media interviews. The Director of Communications will collaborate with the digital communications team to ensure brand and message consistency across NIRH platforms and the Director of Campaigns and Partnership Communications to ensure NIRH communications aligns with overall campaign goals.

The Director will also represent the organization in relevant communications coalitions and contribute thought leadership with VP of Communications as to overall strategy, priorities, and positioning.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Manage NIRH brand, including visual identity, voice, and core messaging, to ensure consistency, effectiveness, accessibility, and values alignment.
  • Collaborate closely with digital communications team and other departments to ensure message and brand consistency across platforms (e.g., messaging on website and social media).
  • In rapid response moments, work with full communications team to identify response opportunities or needs and coordinate on messaging and tactics.
• Ensure NIRH messaging is effective, aligns with Reproductive Justice values, and decreases stigma surrounding abortion and reproductive health generally.
  • Create strategic messaging on various reproductive freedom issues in support of NIRH goals.
  • Conduct message testing on key reproductive health, rights, and justice topics and ensure messaging is shared within organization and movement.
  • Coordinate with other reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations to identify effective messages that align with NIRH values.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Campaigns and Partnership Communications to ensure alignment across NIRH partner-focused campaigns and NIRH-specific communications efforts.
  • Coordinate with Director of Campaigns and Partnerships Communications and Vice President of Communications to ensure strategic and narrative alignment across NIRH communications and the tools and resources developed for NIRH campaigns and partnerships.
• Serve as press secretary for organization.
  • Identify news hooks related to NIRH’s mission and values.
  • Develop relationships and pitch reporters, create press events, and staff events as needed.
  • Track NIRH media hits, sharing with staff and other stakeholders as appropriate.
  • Manage press lists and media monitoring tool and conduct quarterly maintenance of press lists and tool.
  • Prep and staff principle and other spokespeople.
  • Monitor the media inbox daily, including evenings and weekends.
• Manage NIRH website.
  • Work with web vendors to keep website accessible, updated, and secure.
  • Develop web copy and create pages as needed.
  • Special projects as needed.
• Manage and coordinate communications projects, rollout of NIRH products such as issue briefs, and communications support of development work.
  • Collaborate with VP of Communications and with other departments to track major developments pertaining to the reproductive freedom movement, assessing, planning for, and working collaboratively to execute rapid response plans.
  • Manage communications calendar and ensure transparency across organization
  • Work across departments to coordinate rollouts of issue briefs, requests for proposals for partnerships, and other projects.
  • Work with the development team on fundraising events, End of Year, and other projects with communications components.
  • May manage digital communications associate director, who manages a multimedia content creator, and vendors as needed.
• Lead, advise, or coordinate on special projects as needed.
  • Represent NIRH in relevant communications coalitions
  • Work with other Communications team members and cross-departmentally for thought leadership and project planning and execution, including policy reports, RFP releases, fundraising events, and other projects.
• Contribute thought leadership with Vice President of Communications (and Leadership Team, as needed) as to Communications overall strategy, priorities, and positioning within movement.
• Collaborate with Campaigns and Partnership Communications Director to ensure organizational alignment on technical communications assistance for partners including message development, media, and message training, etc.
• Ensure communications assets center NIRH’s race equity values.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
• 7+ years of experience in nonprofit communications, public relations, or related field.
• Knowledge of media relations and placement strategies.
• Experience with management, project management, and collaboration.
• Knowledge of policy communications, with a preference for reproductive health, rights, or justice experience.
• Familiarity with design, digital media, and online engagement strategies.

WHAT WE OFFER:
• Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous time off package including paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account for transit, healthcare and dependent care
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fully remote from anywhere in the US
• Work from Home Stipend

TO APPLY
Email a cover letter and resume with “Director of Communications” in the subject line to careers@nirhealth.org. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. All applications must be received via email.

NIRH/NIRHAF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NIRH/NIRHAF will be based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and on the needs of NIRH/NIRHAF. This organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or other military status, alienage or citizenship status, genetic carrier status, AIDS, AIDS-related complex or HIV status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law.

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EEO STATEMENT

The National Institute for Reproductive Health and NIRH Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer. NIRH and NIRH Action Fund strives to build and support an equitable work community that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional people. As a member of the reproductive freedom movement, NIRH aims to foster leadership and raise the voices of historically marginalized people, including but not limited to Black people and people of color, indigenous/native peoples, LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people, disabled/differently abled people, immigrants, and low-income people. We strongly encourage candidates of these and other diverse backgrounds to apply.

EQUITY STATEMENT

NIRH and NIRH Action Fund staff and board have committed to racial equity, and as such have been engaged in a multi-year process to adopt a racial equity lens across the organizations. We are a reproductive health and rights organization that incorporates reproductive justice values into our work. We recognize the interconnectivity of identities, such as race, socio-economic status, immigration status, ability, and sex, including sexual orientation, and gender identity, and how they interact with systems of oppressions to shape and impact a person’s freedom and ability to control their reproductive and sexual lives. As a result, this person will join an organization that’s currently engaged in shifting its institutional framework.

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund), advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care, are seeking a full-time Digital Communications Manager.

This is a benefits eligible, Full-time, Exempt position that will require 35 hours of work, with flexibility, during normalbusiness hours, Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM. The annual salary for this position is between $75,000 – $80,000 commensurate with experience.

WHO WE ARE

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRHAction Fund) are advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care and build politicalpower for reproductive freedom. For decades, our strategy has been to go on the offensive, at the state and local level, sowe have a long track record of passing laws that are safeguarding and advancing access.

In states and cities across the country, we launch campaigns, change policy, and elect candidates who championour cause, all by working hand-in-hand with reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations; health care providers; and other groups invested in this fight. We partner in communities where change is needed and where we can make a difference. At the national level, we engage in groundbreaking public opinion research, proactive policyinitiatives, and innovative advocacy campaigns to help reshape the national conversation about reproductive freedom.

Our approach to advocacy, policy, and politics strives to center the people who are most impacted by barriers to care,historically underserved, and often under-represented

— Black women and Black communities, Indigenous and other communities of color, low-income people, and immigrants.

We don’t just push back against restrictions on reproductive autonomy; we fight for a society in which everyone has thefreedom and ability to control their reproductive and sexual lives.

THE ROLE

The Digital Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping NIRH’s online presence, ensuring our messaging is compelling, consistent, and aligned with our mission of advancing reproductive freedom. This role willreport to the Associate Director of Digital

Communications and will help them oversee social media management, email communications, website updates, and branded collateral including graphics, videos, reports, toolkits, and event materials. The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented, and justice-driven professional with a passion for digital storytelling and strategic communications.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Social Media

• Manage NIRH’s social media accounts across platforms, including BlueSky (2 accounts), Instagram, Facebook (2 accounts), LinkedIn, and any new platforms NIRH may adopt.
• Develop and execute social media content plans that align with NIRH’s mission and engages audiences.
• Create engaging, thoughtful, and intentional content, including captions, graphics, videos, and interactive posts.
• Maintain and update a social media content calendar to ensure consistency and strategic timing.
• Monitor and analyze social media metrics to assess performance and inform future strategies. Prepare reports forthe Associate Director of Digital Communications to support data-driven decision-making.

Email Communications

• Support the drafting, formatting, and distribution of email communications in collaboration with the Associate Director of Digital Communications.
• Assist with email list maintenance, including uploads, segmentation, and data hygiene.
• Track and analyze email performance metrics (e.g., open rates, click-through rates) and prepare reports to optimize engagement.

Website Management

• Make regular updates to NIRH’s website, including:
  • Adding press releases, job vacancies, reports, and resources.
  • Updating partner pages and other relevant content.
• Support the Comms team by ensuring website content is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with NIRH’s brand andmission.

Content Creation & Design

• Create NIRH-branded and partner co-created graphics and videos for use across multiple platforms (includingsocial media, email, website, reports, and events).
• Design assets for reports, events, and other projects as needed, ensuring consistency in branding and visual identity.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and refine NIRH’s online voice and tone, ensuring it reflects the organization’s commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Team Collaboration & Culture

• Contribute to building a strong, collaborative, and inclusive team culture grounded in racial equity and inclusion.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align digital communications with NIRH’s broader strategic goals.
• Support the Associate Director of Digital Communications in developing and implementing digitalstrategies that advance NIRH’s mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 3–5 years of professional experience in digital communications, including:
  • Social media management (strategy, content creation, community engagement).
  • Supporting email communications (drafting, formatting, list management).
• A deep commitment to social, reproductive, and racial justice.
• Experience writing captions and creating content for social media channels that is thoughtful, intentional, and compelling.
• Proficiency in Canva and an understanding of design principles (typography, color theory, layout composition).
• Proficiency in or a willingness to learn:
  • Engaging Networks (email platform).
  • WordPress (website management).
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook).
  • Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
  • Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign and Photoshop but could also include Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Ability to support rapid response moments.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick days, personal days and your birthday off
• 401k employee matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fully remote from anywhere in the US
• Work from home stipend
• Subscription to DeleteMe to protect employee’s personal information
• Annual professional development budget available for each employee

TO APPLY

Email a cover letter and resume to careers@nirhealth.org with “Digital Comms Manager” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Due to the high volume of resumes we receive; we are unable to respond individually to all applicants. If your qualifications and experience align with the requirements of the role, a member of our team will contact you to schedule an interview.

NIRH/NIRHAF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NIRH/NIRHAF will be based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and on the needs of NIRH/NIRHAF. This organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or other military status, alienage or citizenship status, genetic carrier status, AIDS, AIDS-related complex or HIV status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law.

ABOUT NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund) are advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care and build political power for reproductive freedom. We launch campaigns, change policy, and elect candidates, all by working hand-in-hand with reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations in states and cities across the country. We work in the communities where the need is great and we can make a difference, so the fabric of reproductive freedom is harder to tear apart. 

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The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund), advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care, are seeking a full-time Director of Policy and Research to help them in building political power for reproductive freedom. 

This is a benefit eligible, full time, exempt position that will require 35 hours of work, with flexibility, during normal business hours, Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM. The annual salary for this position is between $115,000 – $125,000 commensurate with experience. 

THE ROLE 

Reporting to, and partnering closely with, the VP of Policy & Research, the Director of Policy and Research will lead and coordinate NIRH’s policy work across the organization’s three campaign priorities: ensuring access to abortion care through policies that improve affordability; ensuring people have access to culturally congruent and affirming pregnancy care; and protecting and reducing the criminalization of pregnant people and reproductive health care providers by improving data privacy. 

This role brings deep policy expertise to campaign architecture, working alongside state and local partners to develop legislation, secure administrative and regulatory changes, and build the policy infrastructure that makes durable wins possible across state and political contexts. 

The Policy Director will shape strategy for NIRH’s public funding and coverage work, with a particular focus on Medicaid, insurance coverage, and appropriations across multiple states. The role applies an intersectional and reproductive justice lens to all policy development and advocacy efforts. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Lead policy and advocacy strategy to develop legislation, regulations, and other policy solutions that expand coverage and funding for reproductive health care, including pregnancy care and abortion and ensure those solutions are implemented
• Identify creative, strategic pathways to advance policy and serve as a thought partner and subject-matter expert on emerging policy opportunities
• Co-develop policy and campaign strategy with state-based partners, serving as a peer strategist and subject-matter expert on public funding and coverage, bringing deep policy knowledge into shared problem-solving and ideation
• Generate replicable policy frameworks, model legislation, and advocacy resources drawing from Lab cohort work and from active engagement in Medicaid, health equity, budget, and appropriations spaces and coalitions
• Build NIRH’s profile as a trusted expert in reproductive health policy by contributing substantive expertise in external meetings, convenings, and collaborative spaces
• Draft and review legislative, regulatory, and advocacy materials, including policy memos, testimony, comments, and partner-facing guidance. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING 

• 7 to 12 years of policy and advocacy experience, including at least 3 years of state level advocacy experience
• Demonstrated success advancing state legislation and/or securing administrative or regulatory policy changes
• Demonstrated experience working at the intersections of policy issues such as Medicaid and reproductive health, including birth justice
• Deep expertise in at least one, preferably two, of the following areas:
  • State Medicaid programs and coverage policies related to reproductive health care  State appropriations and budget processes across multiple states
  • Administrative advocacy with Medicaid programs, insurance commissioners, and other relevant state regulatory bodies
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex legal and policy concepts into actionable guidance
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working collaboratively with external partners, coalitions, and cross-functional teams
• Commitment to applying an intersectional and reproductive justice lens to policy recommendations and advocacy
• Preferred but not required:
  • Experience working at the intersection of policy advocacy and political or electoral strategy, including coordinating policy positions with campaign timelines, candidate engagement, or legislative peaks
  • Law degree
  • Experience working in a state or local administrative agency. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick days, personal days and your birthday off
• 401k employee matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fully remote from anywhere in the US
• Work from home stipend
• Subscription to DeleteMe to protect employee’s personal information
• Annual professional development budget available for each employee 

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EEO STATEMENT

The National Institute for Reproductive Health and NIRH Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer. NIRH and NIRH Action Fund strives to build and support an equitable work community that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional people. As a member of the reproductive freedom movement, NIRH aims to foster leadership and raise the voices of historically marginalized people, including but not limited to Black people and people of color, indigenous/native peoples, LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people, disabled/differently abled people, immigrants, and low-income people. We strongly encourage candidates of these and other diverse backgrounds to apply.

EQUITY STATEMENT

NIRH and NIRH Action Fund staff and board have committed to racial equity, and as such have been engaged in a multi-year process to adopt a racial equity lens across the organizations. We are a reproductive health and rights organization that incorporates reproductive justice values into our work. We recognize the interconnectivity of identities, such as race, socio-economic status, immigration status, ability, and sex, including sexual orientation, and gender identity, and how they interact with systems of oppressions to shape and impact a person’s freedom and ability to control their reproductive and sexual lives. As a result, this person will join an organization that’s currently engaged in shifting its institutional framework.

Job Description

ForAfrika is an African-founded and led organisation with over 40 years of impact across the continent. We partner with communities through our integrated development continuum: saving lives and building resilience to reach self-sufficiency through our Humanitarian & Development work and unlocking commercial viability through our Social Enterprise activities. We are Africans, delivering African-led solutions for Africa, and we stand by our promise: we’re committed to the long run, until the job is done and communities are enabled to thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the General Manager – Social Enterprise, on an initial 6-month contract (extendable by a further 6 months), the Project Country Lead is FASE’s primary executor on the ground for the Solar Water Enterprise Hub (SWEH) project. The role that converts an approved Hub rollout plan into operating reality across Mpumalanga and Limpopo.

Working independently in the field, the Lead owns four interconnected functions: baseline assessment and site selection; Hub operating-model design and supplier/partner development; field-team recruitment and management; and government, district and community stakeholder relationships.

This is an execution-oriented role that requires independent initiative, strong commercial judgement, and the credibility to build trust with government, community and private-sector stakeholders without close supervision. The postholder works within the rollout plan and budget approved for the project, with the first Hubs going live from Day 1 of Month 7.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Hub Set-Up & Operationalisation

• Lead the baseline socio-economic and opportunity assessment across all sites, and the consolidation, rating and selection of each Hub cohort ahead of launch.
• Design the operating model, supplier links and staffing plan for every Hub, and oversee kiosk/PayGo procurement and construction so that the first cohort of Hubs are ready to trade from Day 1 of Month 7.

Team Leadership & Field Operations

• Recruit, onboard, train and manage the field team (Cluster Supervisors/Sales Reps, Logistics Operators, Warehouse Operators, Packers) as it scales with the Hub rollout.
• Establish warehouse operations and delivery routes, and set day-to-day operating standards and SOPs for all Hub-level staff.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Relationships

• Lead engagement with government, district and community stakeholders across all sites, and negotiate the supplier and commercial partner agreements each Hub’s revenue streams depend on.
• Represent the project at community, district and provincial level to build the trust local adoption depends on.

Commercial & Financial Oversight

• Own CAPEX and operating-cost planning for the Hub network, and monitor Hub-level commercial performance against the approved plan.

Reporting, Compliance & Risk

• Report progress to the General Manager – Social Enterprise as required, escalate delivery risks, and ensure compliance with ForAfrika’s safeguarding, code of conduct and financial policies.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

BASELINE ASSESSMENT

All sites assessed, rated and reported on by end Month 3

HUB READINESS

First cohort of Hubs selected, tiered and operating models finalised by end Month 5

LAUNCH DELIVERY

Kiosk/PayGo procurement, staffing and construction on track for the Month 7 launch

STAKEHOLDER REPORTING

Timely, accurate progress reporting delivered as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

Advantageous

•  Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration or a related field.•  8-10+ years’ experience in business development, SME/enterprise development or commercial operations, ideally including township, emerging-market or financial-inclusion experience.•  A demonstrated track record of founding, operating or scaling a commercial venture – hands-on operating experience, not only advisory.•  Experience managing stakeholder relationships across government, community and private-sector actors.•  Strong South African market knowledge.•  A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively across Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal.•  Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, with the financial literacy to manage a CAPEX/OPEX budget.•  Resilience and a hands-on, field-based working style.

•  Existing networks or relationships in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and/or KwaZulu-Natal.•  Experience in financial services, base of the pyramid markets or access-to-finance environments.•  Experience building a field team or operations function from the ground up.•  Postgraduate qualification in a commercial discipline.

Job location

Dual — field-based with flexible remote work, based on project needs. Initially covers baseline assessment across Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal; field-based in Mpumalanga and Limpopo once Hubs launch there.

ORGANIZATION: Finance Engage Sustain

POSITION:‍ ‍Part-time, Contract

LOCATION:‍ ‍Anywhere in Canada, this is a virtual, work-from-home position

PAY: $25/hour, flexible hours, ideally 15 hours per week

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

START DATE: As soon as possible.

TERM LENGTH: 36 weeks from the start date.

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About Finance Engage Sustain (FES)

Finance Engage Sustain (FES), is a youth-led and youth-serving sustainable development organization and Canadian registered charity. As the final generation that can solve climate change, FES empowers young Canadians to create a more inclusive, fair, prosperous, and sustainable future. FES’ intended impact is to see to it that by 2030, Canada is implementing adaptation and mitigation strategies compatible with a climate-resilient future, through the influence and action of young leaders. To do so, FES deploys two programs:

• The Youth Harbour. A youth-for-youth climate support system that provides financial and technical support for youth-led organizations and youth organizers. Mainly, FES pools philanthropic funds, redistributes funds to youth, and provides fiscal sponsorship and administrative support. In addition, FES offers various other support services to youth leaders such as branding support, co-working spaces, and coaching.
• Now for Net-Zero. An educational program that provides youth and educators with the necessary tools, connections, and resources to implement net-zero-related activities in their local communities.

Position And Responsibilities

FES is seeking a Communications Coordinator to assist in the promotion of our organization and its programs and work on a diverse range of digital tasks. The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director and Program Managers to develop marketing collateral and visual program materials for both of FES’ two programs, with a focus on FES’ initiative to support the youth climate movement. 

The key responsibilities for this role will include online content creation and social media coordination, written and visual content development, communications strategy, reporting on visibility impact and engagement metrics, and supporting brand maintenance. The Communications Coordinator will work across the organization with various individuals and teams. The Communications Coordinator will work to increase the organization’s online presence by engaging new followers, building an engaged audience, and developing messaging and a visual identity that align with the organization’s brand and core voice.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Development & Coordination 

• Cross-Channel Coordination
  • Lead coordination of content translations with FES’ translator to ensure social media posts, newsletters, blogs, and articles are published bilingually.
  • Maintain and update the content calendar, ensuring all social posts, newsletters, blogs, and articles are scheduled and published on time.
• Social Media 
  • Develop and coordinate captions and design visuals (via Canva) for FES’ social media accounts, including stories, posts, and reels. 
  • Collaborate across teams to identify content, resources, and opportunities to re-share across all social platforms.

• Newsletter, Blogs & Articles 
  • Collaborate across teams to plan and develop content for organizational and program newsletters, articles, and blog posts. 
  • Write and/or edit content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Support the Operations Manager and Grants Coordinator to design, build out, and schedule newsletters accordingly on MailChimp and LinkedIn. 
• Reports, decks, and resources
  • Support the Executive Director to build out the designs and formatting of important reports, slide decks, proposals, and resources using pre-existing templates and branding for consistency. 
  • Support Program staff in building out reports and resources 
  • Provide content recommendations and support the design of infographics to communication messaging and information visually 
  • Export and compress files for distribution, upload completed files to shared drives, and share key resources across social media channels.

Branding & Visual Identity

• Ensure all internal and external communications align with brand guidelines, including tone, messaging, and visual standards. 
• Contribute ideas and draft concepts for new brand elements (e.g. templates, graphics, small visual assets), working closely with design colleagues to bring them to life
• Maintain and organize brand assets (logos, templates, style guides) to ensure consistent use across teams. 
• Could play a role in adapting visual identity and branding for content. 
• Assist in keeping brand guidelines up to date as the visual identity evolves. 

Marketing & Visibility

• Support donor campaigns by helping execute concepts, develop content, and assist with outreach as needed.
• Help grow the online presence by posting consistently and engaging with the organization’s audience across channels.
• Contribute to growing the follower base and overall visibility, helping make the organization more recognized. 
• Identify and support partnerships that help advance these goals. Stay attentive to trends and best practices to keep our presence active and relevant. 

Communications Strategy & Performance

• Collaborate with team members and the ED to plan and direct program communications strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Define and document target audiences, personas, and key stakeholder groups to guide communication planning.
• Maintain the master-content calendar across all communication channels to streamline planning and execution.
• Gather and organize monthly engagement metrics from all communication channels in a digital tracker, developing quarterly highlight reports when requested.
• Analyze performance data and benchmark statistics to identify trends, evaluate effectiveness, and inform data-driven communication recommendations.

Other communications duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Operations Manager. 

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications*:

• Between the ages of 18 to 30 at the start of the job placement.
• Experience and interest in digital communications, content creation, and social media management. 
• Ability to speak, write, and communicate in French and English.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience working with social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram), management tools, and online marketing platforms. 
• Minimum 6 months experience in marketing, content creation, and social media required (this can be satisfied through work, internship/co-op, volunteer, and extracurricular activities). 
• Demonstrated interest in relevant domains (ie. sustainability, education, youth engagement and action) is considered an asset.
• Proficient with using database software (most notably Google Suite)

 Skills and Competencies:

• Eager to be in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high learning curve.
• A creative-minded individual with a keen eye for detail; able to present information in a logical and organized format that is well-designed and aesthetically pleasing.
• A self-starter able to take initiative on responsibilities with minimal supervision; proven ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrating a positive attitude to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues in a virtual environment.
• Ability to speak, write, and communicate in French is a strong asset.
• Graphic design skills will be considered a strong asset.

FES does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by federal, provincial, or local law. FES encourages applications from equity-deserving groups, minorities, womxn, and all other qualified applicants.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a CV and cover letter to admin@fesplanet.org, with position title as the subject line.

Deadline: September 7th, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)

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ABOUT SDSN YOUTH

SDSN Youth is one of the initiatives of SDSN. It was launched in 2015 with a mission to empower youth globally to create sustainable development solutions. Since then, SDSN Youth is committed to supporting the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, focusing on outreach of youth communities for raising awareness, capacity building of youth for sustainable development, and advocacy and collaboration. 

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Internal Communications & Engagement Project Officer (PO) will work alongside the SDSN Youth leadership team to support SDSN Youth’s efforts to strengthen relationships with alumni and current members, contribute to recruitment processes, and maintain effective internal communication systems, including supporting the program’s internal administrative aspects. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Please note: As a virtual network, it is IMPORTANT for all the Project Officers to communicate effectively with the Project Lead and report back consistently. In a network that operates across several time zones, reporting and communicating proactively is crucial.

Responsibilities 

The primary tasks and responsibilities of the Project Officer will include:

General Administration & Upkeep 

• Adhere to the code of conduct of SDSN Youth and the SDGs guiding principles;
• Update and maintain internal databases, directories, and contact lists; 
• Help ensure internal documentation remains accurate, accessible, and current. Draft, update, and organize internal documents, guidelines, and templates; 
• Support the distribution of internal announcements and updates
• Support recruitment processes, including outreach, application coordination, and communication with candidates;
• Support the design and implementation of alumni engagement activities and initiatives, and help maintain and update alumni contact databases and records;
• Promote active participation and engagement within the assembly by supporting the planning and coordination of assembly activities or meetings. 

Qualifications

• The candidate is aged between 18-30 in order to be eligible for this role, with flexibility up to 35 years old;
• The candidate possesses an excellent command of the English language, including writing, speaking, and listening;
• The candidate has previous experience in student/youth leadership;
• The candidate has a great interest in youth engagement and sustainable development, and is passionate about the mission of SDSN Youth, including the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on climate change;
• The candidate is a proven team player with excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate and manage workload across several projects/teams;
• The candidate can demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively and report consistently;
• The candidate can demonstrate they have the time and resources to commit to this role – candidates with too many overlapping commitments will be exempt from running for this position;
• The candidate has had some form of either professional or volunteer work experience, particularly with operations, internal communications, people & culture;
• The candidate has some experience working with various communications and management software, such as Google Suite;

Conditions

• Duration of Position: The first term is 12 months in total, with a 3-month trial period in the beginning. However, subject to review of work performance, this position may be extended
• Reporting: This position reports to the SDSN Youth Global Manager 
• Communication: Candidate is required to be proactive and communicate with the team 
• Compensation: Voluntary
• Training: Every candidate is required to complete all SDSN Youth online induction courses, guidelines review, and any other training available at the time of joining

Commitment

• Total Weekly Hours: 10 hours per week (flexible)
• The initial mandate is for 1 year, but it can be extended

BENEFITS

In becoming part of the team as a Project Officer, individuals will be responsible for fostering a strong interest in the SDGs in order to drive youth-led and youth-focused solutions to the 2030 Agenda. This is an incredibly rewarding role that will enable Project Officers to develop their knowledge, harness their skills, and come across a series of life-changing opportunities that may include:

• Representing SDSN Youth at different levels whenever possible and if appropriate;
• Engage with key stakeholders from government, NGOs, to the private sector when applicable;
• Build a personal brand around sustainability and the SDGs;
• Work in a multicultural environment and be immersed in a global workplace; 
• Receive capacity-building training to grow personally and professionally whenever possible. 

Great Southern Reef Foundation

• Part-time (0.4 FTE | 15 hrs per week)
• Remote work from home, anywhere within Australia
• 6-month initial contract with strong potential for ongoing and increased employment as the Foundation grows.

HELP AUSTRALIA DISCOVER ITS GREAT SOUTHERN REEF

Stretching more than 8,000 kilometres around southern Australia, the Great Southern Reef is one of the world’s most remarkable marine ecosystems. It supports thousands of unique species, millions of livelihoods and coastal communities, and billions of dollars in economic activity, yet most Australians have never heard of it.

The Great Southern Reef Foundation exists to change that.

We’re working to build a national movement that connects Australians with the Great Southern Reef through science, storytelling, education and community engagement. By translating marine science into compelling public narratives, supporting collaboration across research and conservation, and engaging communities, partners and decision-makers, we help build the awareness, partnerships and momentum needed to secure a thriving future for Australia’s temperate reefs.

As our organisation continues to grow, we’re looking for someone who can help uncover and share the stories that will shape this movement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Media & Storytelling Officer is responsible for identifying, developing and sharing the stories that define the Great Southern Reef.

Working closely with researchers, the Creative Director and project partners, you’ll uncover compelling narratives emerging from science, expeditions, communities and policy, then craft these into high-quality editorial content, media opportunities, strategic communications and funding narratives.

Your work will help translate complex science into stories that engage the public, strengthen partnerships, support fundraising and influence national conversations about Australia’s Great Southern Reef.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for someone who sits at the intersection of marine science, storytelling and journalism.

Someone with enough scientific understanding to recognise what matters, enough editorial instinct to uncover the human story behind the science, and enough communications experience to ensure those stories reach the audiences that can make a difference.

You don’t wait for stories to arrive in your inbox – you go looking for them.

You enjoy talking with researchers, asking thoughtful questions, uncovering unexpected angles and translating complex ideas into stories that people genuinely want to read, watch and share.

Whether you’re developing a feature article, pitching a journalist, interviewing a scientist, writing a funding narrative or helping shape a national media story, you’re motivated by one simple question:

“What’s the story that will make people care?”

If you’re naturally curious, love learning, and believe powerful storytelling can help drive positive environmental change, we’d love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Story discovery and development

• Identify compelling stories emerging from research, expeditions, community initiatives, partnerships and policy developments that advance the Great Southern Reef narrative.
• Work proactively with researchers, project partners and the Great Southern Reef Research Partnership (GSRRP) to identify storytelling opportunities throughout the research process, including before publications are released.
• Interview researchers, community members and partners to uncover engaging stories and human perspectives behind the science.
• Research, write and edit high-quality articles, features, case studies and other editorial content for the Great Southern Reef Foundation website, publications and partner communications.
• Develop compelling storytelling that supports funding proposals, partnership materials, reports and other strategic communications.

MEDIA ENGAGEMENT

• Work closely with the Creative Director and GSRRP to identify priority stories, shape editorial angles and develop media opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, producers and media organisations across print, digital, broadcast and specialist media.
• Develop tailored media pitches, media releases, media briefs and supporting materials.
• Secure earned media coverage across print, digital, radio, television, podcasts and other relevant outlets.
• Coordinate interviews, media appearances and commentary opportunities for researchers, spokespeople and project partners.
• Act as the primary media contact for the Great Southern Reef Foundation, responding to media enquiries and coordinating spokesperson logistics.
• Prepare media kits, background briefings, key messages and talking points to support interviews and media engagement.

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE

• Increased earned media coverage featuring the Great Southern Reef.
• Strong, long-term relationships with science, environment and regional journalists.
• High-quality editorial content that effectively translates Great Southern Reef science and stories for diverse audiences.
• Earlier identification and promotion of storytelling opportunities around new research, expeditions, partnerships and major initiatives.
• Increased interview and profile opportunities for researchers, project partners and community voices.
• Compelling storytelling that strengthens partnerships, supports funding opportunities and showcases the Foundation’s impact.
• Increased public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the Great Southern Reef.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll bring many of the following:

• Exceptional storytelling, writing and editorial skills, with the ability to identify compelling narratives and translate complex scientific information into engaging stories.
• Experience in science communication, journalism, media, communications or public relations, ideally within marine, environmental, conservation or research organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and pitch stories that secure earned media coverage.
• A strong understanding of marine science, conservation or environmental research. Knowledge of Australia’s temperate marine ecosystems is highly desirable.
• Existing relationships with journalists across science, environment and regional media are highly regarded.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and confidence working alongside researchers, Traditional Owners, community organisations and project partners.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to work independently while collaborating closely within a small, remote team.
• Natural curiosity, strong editorial judgement and an instinct for recognising stories that will engage audiences and inspire action.

WHY JOIN US

This is a rare opportunity to help shape how Australia understands one of its greatest natural assets.

You’ll work alongside leading marine scientists, filmmakers, educators and conservation practitioners, helping tell stories that influence public understanding, strengthen partnerships and support meaningful conservation outcomes.

As a small and growing organisation, you’ll have the opportunity to shape this role, contribute ideas and grow alongside the Foundation. We offer flexible remote working arrangements, a collaborative and supportive team culture, and the chance to make a genuine impact through your work.

NEXT STEPS

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