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Location: This is a remote role. Your colleagues will be based around the world with WBA’s HQ in Amsterdam. 

Contact type: 4 months fixed term freelance contract.

About WBA

The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) is an independent, non-profit organisation that measures how the most influential companies in the world impact people and planet. Our research is freely available so that, together, we can hold companies accountable for contributing to sustainable development. Our benchmarks and methodologies serve as a roadmap for companies to understand the changes they need to make to put our planet, society, and the economy on a more sustainable path. We support our Allies, UN agencies, governments, and other stakeholders in the broader corporate accountability ecosystem to understand how they can establish clear consequences for corporate inaction.  

WBA is a Teal-inspired organisation, intentionally shaping a distinctive organisational culture. Drawing on principles of Teal, Regenerative Leadership, and other inspirational leadership models. We are building a workplace where collaboration, trust, and personal growth are prioritised alongside high performance. We are committed to ongoing cultural evolution and seek candidates who are excited to contribute to an environment where both our results and our people continually improve.

Why This Role Matters

Banks, investors and insurers shape the transition of real economy companies through their financing and investment decisions. These decisions influence how companies respond to sustainability challenges that affect long-term business performance, as well as people and the planet. WBA’s data and insights are already widely used by financial institutions to inform these decisions. However, WBA’s assessments of financial institutions, published in May 2026, show that while there are encouraging signs of early progress, the finance sector has yet to make a systematic shift towards developing and implementing credible transition plans of its own.

By leveraging WBA’s data, insights and expertise, this role will enable WBA to identify strategic opportunities and build key relationships to create stronger incentives and clearer market signals that encourage financial institutions to develop and implement credible transition plans, ultimately accelerating the transition to a more sustainable economy.

The Opportunity

• You will produce a short internal scoping report covering a) the key levers to influence private Financial Institutions; b) the opportunities to collaborate with other organisations on this in 2027 (who and in what way) and over the longer term.
• You will enable WBA to strengthen relationships with key actors in this space, including globally systemic Asset Owners.
• You will use WBA’s recent assessments of Financial Institutions to identify and outreach to key organisations and initiatives that can already be using these insights.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 6 years relevant experience working with Financial Institutions (FIs) and/ or the finance ecosystem, with some experience working with or for a finance linked policy maker/ regulator.
• Preference for working experience, connections and/ or physical presence in a large capital market (e.g. London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong)
• Ability to translate complex sustainability information making it relevant to finance focused audiences, independently leading meetings with FIs and those working in the finance industry.
• Excellent strategic and innovative thinking, and strong project management skills;
• Collaborative, thoughtful, and thrive in a fast paced, changing environment.

Reporting to: Head of Stakeholder and Policy Engagement

Quick Facts:

• Org headcount: 83
• Org Jurisdictional spread: 30 countries
• Number of Direct Reports: 0
• Your Team: Part of the Stakeholder and Policy Engagement Team (15 team members, global presence) within the Engagement and Communication Function
• Working Hours’ Time Zone: The main working hours need to be minimum 4 hours a day overlapping with UK time zone.
• Day rate: EUR 400 – EUR 500 per day 

Interested?

Send us your resume by clicking the and include a short answer on why you think you are the perfect fit for this role (not more than 250 words in total).

We are reviewing applications in a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and no later than 4th August. The first round of interviews is expected to take place the week of 10th August. Virtual online interviews will be held for this role. For more information about WBA and our benchmarks, please see our website or follow @SDGBenchmarks

For any additional questions, please reach out to people@worldbenchmarkingalliance.org.

• Contract Type: Consultancy (up to 10 days a month) 
• Location: Remote – Preference for candidates based in Africa or South-East Asia
• Duration: initially, fixed-term consultancy contract until 31 March 2027
• Closing Date: Friday 7th August 2026

About WIEGO

Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO) is a global network supporting the movement of workers in informal employment, especially women and people living in poverty. We believe all workers should have equal economic opportunities, rights and protections. WIEGO works to expand research and statistics on the informal economy, promote change through policy advocacy, and build collective voice by supporting, strengthening and connecting organizations of workers in informal employment.

The Project

WIEGO is seeking an experienced Project Officer to support the successful delivery of an exciting international climate adaptation project funded by the ClimateWorks Foundation. Working with a consortium of global networks representing workers in the informal economy, you will play a central role in coordinating project implementation, supporting partners, monitoring progress and ensuring high-quality donor reporting. You’ll work closely with the Climate Adaptation Specialist, Project Steering Committee and consortium partners to help deliver a complex, multi-country programme.

The Role

This is a varied role combining project coordination, financial monitoring, donor compliance and partner support. Key responsibilities include:

• Convene, attend and arrange for note-taking of monthly Project Steering Committee meetings.
• Develop an implementation plan for the project.
• Become very familiar with ClimateWorks reporting and results frameworks and support the Networks and their affiliate organizations to prepare reporting according to these requirements.
• Track the project budget, ensuring the project stays within budget.
• Submit project-related invoices and funding requests for payment.
• In collaboration with the Climate Adaptation Specialist, support Networks and affiliates to monitor, document and communicate project outcomes, lessons learned and emerging evidence.
• In collaboration with the Climate Adaptation Specialist, support Networks and their affiliates in troubleshooting issues that arise under the project.
• Prepare initial reports to the donor, for review by the Climate Adaptation Specialist.
• Other duties that may arise over the course of the 2-year project, to ensure the successful implementation of the project.

About You

Essential Criteria

• At least three years’ experience managing projects, including project planning, budget management, monitoring, learning and evaluation (MLE).
• Experience managing donor-funded projects, including donor reporting and compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality reports and work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while building effective collaborative relationships across international teams and partner organisations.
• Availability to work up to 10 days a month (7.5 hr day).

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of projects relating to climate change, labour rights and/or urban development.
• Experience working with grassroots organisations, particularly organisations of workers in the informal economy.
• Experience supporting international or multi-partner programmes.
• Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MLE) approaches in international development.
• Based in Africa or South-East Asia.

What we offer

This is an opportunity to contribute to an ambitious global programme supporting workers in the informal economy to respond to the impacts of climate change. You’ll work alongside an experienced international team in a collaborative and values-driven network.

The role will commence in September 2026 and will initially be offered on a fixed-term consultancy contract until 31 March 2027. Subject to satisfactory performance and the continuation of project funding, it is anticipated that the contract will be extended in line with the project, which is expected to run for a total of two years.

Fees will be agreed according to qualifications and experience and will be paid monthly on submission of an invoice and timesheet.

This is a home-based role. The successful candidate will need access to suitable computer equipment and a reliable, high-speed internet connection.

‌‌Next Steps

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your motivation and how you fulfil the above requirements by completing the form below. Applications close at 11.59 pm BST (UK time) on Friday 7th August 2026.

• Contract Type: Consultancy (up to 12 days a month) 
• Location: Remote – Preference for candidates based in Africa or South-East Asia, or who can work effectively across time zones with sufficient overlap to collaborate with colleagues and partners in those regions.
• Duration: initially, fixed-term consultancy contract until 31 March 2027
• Closing Date: Friday 7th August 2026

About WIEGO

Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO) is a global network supporting the movement of workers in informal employment, especially women and people living in poverty. We believe all workers should have equal economic opportunities, rights and protections. WIEGO works to expand research and statistics on the informal economy, promote change through policy advocacy, and build collective voice by supporting, strengthening and connecting organizations of workers in informal employment.

The Project

Climate change is already having a profound impact on workers in informal employment, affecting livelihoods, health and access to public space. WIEGO is working alongside a consortium of global networks of workers in the informal economy to successfully implement a Climate Change project funded by the ClimateWorks Foundation.

We’re looking for an experienced Network Climate Adaptation Specialist to help lead this work. This is an exciting opportunity to work across an international partnership, providing technical expertise, building relationships and helping organisations learn from one another to strengthen climate adaptation efforts around the world.

The Role

Working closely with WIEGO, partner networks and the ClimateWorks Foundation, you’ll help ensure the successful delivery of this ambitious two-year project while supporting collaboration, learning and strategic influence across the partnership. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide technical advice and guidance to participating networks and their affiliates on climate-related activities and approaches under the project.
• Facilitate communication, collaboration and peer learning between WIEGO, the networks and their affiliates, helping to build a stronger community of practice around climate action within the network.
• Represent the Network with donors, allies and other stakeholders in online communication and at in-person events that may require international travel.
• Identify opportunities for strategic engagement, alliance-building and influence within relevant urban climate policy and advocacy processes.
• Support networks and affiliates to monitor, document and communicate project outcomes, lessons learned and emerging evidence.
• Attend Project Steering Committee meetings to stay informed about all actions by WIEGO and the Networks under this project.
• Supervise a part-time Project Assistant.
• Support Networks and their affiliates in troubleshooting issues that arise under the project.
• Review and edit reports to the donor, ensuring they reflect up-to-the-minute climate change information and accurately convey the project’s outcomes and impact.
• Other duties that may arise over the course of the 2-year project, to ensure the successful implementation of the project.

About You

Essential Criteria

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in climate change, labour studies, urban development or a related discipline.
• Has experience managing complex projects, including budgets and reporting requirements.
• Has experience working with donors and managing donor relationships.
• Has experience working with grassroots organisations, membership-based organisations or social movements.
• Has previous experience supervising and supporting colleagues.
• Has excellent relationship-building and facilitation skills, with the ability to bring together organisations from different countries and contexts.
• Is an excellent communicator, able to adapt their style for a range of audiences, from community organisations to donors and external stakeholders.
• Can think strategically while remaining organised and practical in day-to-day delivery.
• Is comfortable working independently while collaborating across an international team.
• Is available to work up to 22.5 hours (3 days) per week.
• Able to work flexibly across time zones to ensure effective collaboration with partners, particular in Africa and South-East Asia.

Desirable Criteria

It would be an advantage if you:

• Have experience working on climate adaptation, climate justice or urban policy.
• Have experience working within international networks or coalitions.
• Have experience supporting learning, knowledge sharing or communities of practice across organisations.

What we offer

This is an opportunity to contribute to an ambitious global programme supporting workers in the informal economy to respond to the impacts of climate change. You’ll work alongside an experienced international team in a collaborative and values-driven network.

The role will commence in September 2026 and will initially be offered on a fixed-term consultancy contract until 31 March 2027. Subject to satisfactory performance and the continuation of project funding, it is anticipated that the contract will be extended in line with the project, which is expected to run for a total of two years.

Fees will be agreed according to qualifications and experience and will be paid monthly on submission of an invoice and timesheet.

This is a home-based role. The successful candidate will need access to suitable computer equipment and a reliable, high-speed internet connection.

‌‌Next Steps

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your motivation and how you fulfil by completing the form below. Applications close at 11.59 pm BST (UK time) on Friday 7th August 2026.

Part-Time Communications Coordinator

• Engagement: Part-time employment
• Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week
• Location: Fully remote; candidate authorized to work in the United States
• Compensation: Monthly salary of $2,350 to $2,500
• Reports to: Senior Manager, Communications

The IWMF is seeking a skilled, creative, and highly organized part-time Communications Coordinator to help implement the organization’s digital communications. This is an execution-focused role for someone who can write and edit with precision, manage digital platforms, support visual content development, and respond thoughtfully within a fast-paced news environment.

Who We Are

The International Women’s Media Foundation is the only global nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women journalists. Through emergency assistance, safety training, reporting opportunities, and recognition, the IWMF works to expand opportunity, strengthen press freedom, and ensure a greater diversity of voices in journalism.

What You’ll Do

Working closely with the Communications Department and colleagues across the Development and Programs Departments, the Communications Coordinator will:

• Create, coordinate, and publish digital content across the IWMF’s channels, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, X, and Substack.
• Help generate content ideas; source and create original assets; and draft, edit, schedule, and publish platform-specific social copy.
• Compile, coordinate, produce, and distribute newsletters and other email marketing communications.
• Provide graphic design support for social media, email, marketing, events, and other organizational needs.
• Track and report on digital, social, and email performance, highlighting meaningful trends, inflection points, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor online conversations about the IWMF and developments across journalism, press freedom, gender equity, and the evolving digital media landscape.
• Identify timely opportunities for the IWMF to join relevant public conversations and strengthen its visibility and share of voice.
• Maintain audience engagement and the IWMF’s organizational presence through responsive, thoughtful community management.
• Maintain, edit, and update content on the IWMF’s WordPress website.
• Support the development, distribution, and organization of communications collateral and other short-form materials.
• Contribute to cross-functional communications needs and other related projects as assigned.

Who You Are

We care more about demonstrated ability than a particular educational path or exact number of years in the field. 

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience managing externally facing digital communications, whether through professional, freelance, academic, volunteer, or independent work.
• Experience managing social media accounts, including publishing, community engagement, monitoring, and analytics.
• Excellent writing, copy-editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adopt an organization’s voice, tone, and cadence across digital platforms and audiences.
• The ability to communicate an organization’s mission, values, and impact to audiences, including journalists, community members, partners, stakeholders, and donors.
• Experience with email marketing platforms and newsletter production and distribution.
• Strong visual judgment and hands-on graphic design skills for digital, social, and marketing content.
• Sound judgment, accuracy, and composure when handling urgent requests, changing priorities, and sensitive or fast-moving news.
• Excellent organization and task management, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing needs, meet deadlines, and solve problems proactively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating across functions such as communications, programs, and fundraising.
• Curiosity about emerging platforms, digital storytelling practices, audience behavior, and new tools for content creation, organization, and monitoring.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Buffer, and Canva.

Preferences:

• Experience in communications, marketing, journalism, media, advocacy, or a related field.
• Experience with narrative storytelling designed for digital audiences.
• Knowledge of the creator and influencer ecosystem.
• A meaningful commitment to nonprofit or mission-driven work, and to the role of women and gender-diverse journalists and independent journalism in a flourishing democracy.
• Experience in a nonprofit organization, newsroom, advocacy organization, foundation, public-interest campaign, or other progressive or mission-driven environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Asana, Slack, WordPress, and common social and email analytics tools.

Engagement, Schedule, and Compensation

This is a fully remote, part-time position requiring approximately 20 hours of work per week. Compensation is paid in monthly installments of approximately $2,350 to $2,500. This part-time position does not include employee benefits.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

The scope and weekly hours may increase over time based on organizational need, available funding, performance, and the employee’s interest and availability. Any increase in hours and compensation would be mutually agreed upon in writing.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, a brief cover letter, and two to three samples demonstrating relevant writing, social media, email, design, or other digital communications work through Submittable. (Links to an online portfolio or relevant accounts are welcome.) We encourage interested applicants to apply early: submissions will be reviewed upon receipt, and applications will close once an initial threshold of submissions is reached.

References may be requested from finalists and will not be contacted without prior notice.

The IWMF welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and lived experiences. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

Role Description

RIVET is seeking an experienced fractional Grants Manager to support our Youth Impact Fund: a funder collaborative aimed at family foundations interested in supporting youth-led social innovation, next gen philanthropic leadership, and relational learning. Managed by RIVET’s Director of Philanthropy, and working closely with the CEO and Impact team, you will provide the essential scaffolding for successful foundation relationships: prospect research, proposal development, and impactful reporting. While traditional grant proposals will be part of this role, with our focus on family foundations this role will involve more high-level concept development and less filling out long proposal forms.

This role focuses on three key areas:

1. Prospecting: deepen and broaden RIVET’s network of foundation funders by researching prospects (assessing incoming leads from CEO networking and identifying prospects whose interests overlap), developing tailored outreach strategies (draft outreach notes for CEO, write LOIs, etc.), and tracking moves management in our CRM.
2. Proposal Development: translate RIVET’s model, data, and impact into clear, compelling funding opportunities. This means working cross-functionally to design thematic or geographic investment pathways, crafting concept notes and proposals (like this Youth Mental Health Campaign), and iterating current concept notes. 
3. Reporting and Integration: ensure reporting deadlines are tracked and met, work closely with Impact team to design concepts and report on progress, and partner with Finance team to ensure accurate financial data. 

You will join a dedicated, low-ego team in launching a first-of-its-kind philanthropic movement led by youth. As an internally focused role you will have the freedom to largely set your own hours, being available as needed for collaborative work with the team.

Time Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week, flexible and variable depending on needs. 

Compensation: $4,000/mo USD 

For non-US candidates, salary will be adjusted based on local market data. 

Start Date: September 1, 2026

Location: Candidates can be based anywhere in the world, with availability 10am – 2pm ET for occasional collaborative work.

Core Responsibilities:

This role requires a strategic storyteller. Someone who can translate RIVET’s vision, impact, and data into compelling funding opportunities while helping build a strong pipeline of foundation and institutional partners. You’ll work cross-functionally to shape investment opportunities, craft high-quality proposals, and ensure funders receive an exceptional stewardship experience via reporting and communication. This is how those tasks break down:

Prospecting & Pipeline Development (30%) Identify, research, and prioritize institutional and family foundation prospects aligned with RIVET’s mission and funding priorities.

• Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of foundation opportunities.
• Research funding priorities, giving histories, and key decision-makers.
• Develop tailored cultivation strategies and briefing materials for outreach.
• Track deadlines, opportunities, and next steps within fundraising systems.

Grant Strategy & Proposal Development (50%) Lead the development of compelling grant proposals and investment materials that clearly communicate RIVET’s vision and impact.

• Write persuasive grant proposals, concept notes, LOIs, and funding applications.
• Translate program strategy, data, and impact into compelling investment opportunities.
• Partner with the CEO, Director of Philanthropy, and Impact team to develop customized proposals for priority funders.
• Maintain and continuously refine core grant language and proposal assets.

Stewardship & Reporting (10%) Support meaningful, long-term relationships with foundation partners through thoughtful communication and reporting.

• Develop high-quality grant reports, updates, and stewardship materials.
• Contribute to the design of quarterly learning experiences and communications for Youth Impact Fund partners.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather stories, outcomes, and impact data for funder communications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Systems (10%)

Collaborate across fundraising, impact, and operations teams to ensure alignment and timely execution.

Maintain grant calendars, reporting schedules, and proposal workflows.

Ensure proposal materials, funder records, and reporting are organized and current.

History & Current State:

RIVET will eventually be powered by GenZ and the $3T they control as consumers. In the near-term, philanthropic supporters will play an absolutely critical role helping RIVET fully launch. In the long-term, we see tremendous power of philanthropy as a catalytic and companion resource to our consumers-driven strategy: covering overhead and expanding reach. 

RIVET’s Philanthropic History: RIVET was founded at the end of 2021. To launch, a group of individual donors inspired by RIVET’s mission and model, provided $2.5M in philanthropic startup capital. In mid-2024 we designed our current philanthropic strategy focused on families, foundations, and firms, hiring our first full-time fundraiser in early-2025 to test and refine the strategy. Since her departure in March, we have had a team of consultants working to sharpen the offerings, strengthening systems, and building robust donor programming. This role has emerged from that work.

Annual Foundation Fundraising Goal: $1.5M

• Current commitments: $1M. 
• Potential in pipeline: $1.2M.

Resources: 

• Our CEO is a relentless networker and excels at top-of-the-funnel pipeline development. He reliably follows through on fundraising actions and is deeply committed to building relationships with donors and prospects. His strength is selling the mission of RIVET in a compelling way to funders. 
• Our administrative team consistent of our Operations Manager and Administrative Assistant provide critical administrative support to fundraising efforts, including prospect research, CRM data management, gift processing, event coordination, and integration with our finance team.
• Our Chief Impact Officer works closely on family foundation pitches, from design to joining calls.
• The Senior Impact Manager supports on impact reporting and stories of young social innovators.
• The rest of the team is ready to support, along with a passionate group of youth speakers.
• Monday.com is our CRM system, which is built and widely used for fundraising.

Who we’re looking for:

We recognize that no one candidate will possess every qualification and welcome candidates from different professional backgrounds who bring many of these qualifications and personal attributes:

Mission-aligned. You’re passionate about authentic youth leadership and accelerating youth-led social change.

Experience Developing Winning Grant Proposals. You have a track record of writing successful grant proposals, concept notes, and reports that secure philanthropic investment. You’re able to quickly understand a funder’s priorities, synthesize complex information, and craft compelling narratives that inspire confidence and action.

Experience with Family Foundations. You understand how family foundations make funding decisions and enjoy partnering across teams to develop thoughtful investment opportunities. You can translate strategy, impact data, and program design into clear, customized funding cases while helping cultivate long-term relationships with institutional partners.

Strategic Collaborator. Your interpersonal and organizational skills allow you to work effectively across a global, remote team. You enjoy partnering with colleagues to gather information, refine ideas, and deliver exceptional work.

Startup Fit. You thrive in an early-stage environment where priorities evolve quickly. You’re proactive, resourceful, highly organized, and comfortable creating clarity amid ambiguity.

Exceptional Communicator. You’re an outstanding writer with excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

Faqs:

This is an ever-growing list based on questions that come in from applicants. If you have others, please ask!

Q: The application portal has questions to answer. How important are those? Very! Think of this as an opportunity to share more about you and your experience. It gives us a much more useful set of information than a resume alone (and, ooph cover letters are a nightmare). While we don’t expect you to write volumes, we do read the responses to understand more about your experience and how you communicate via writing. Please be thoughtful about how you use AI (we can often tell).

Q: Can candidates really be based anywhere? Absolutely. Our global team is a key strength. Our CEO is based in Boston. We have team members from Los Angeles to Portugal to South Africa. 

Q: The term “startup” can mean a lot of different things. Where is RIVET in its growth? Still early stage but, after almost five years, we have strong frameworks and models. Everything that is awesome about a start-up (opportunity to create, move quickly, iterate, and make an impact) is especially true at RIVET. Same for everything that is hard (nascent systems, lack of institutional memory, the need to pivot and re-prioritize with new data). Gut-check if this environment is right for you.

Q: What is the culture really like at RIVET? We are a fun and committed team. We invest a great deal in relationships and we lead with gratitude. We are accountable to, and supportive of, each other. As a global and remote team, we create opportunities to bond, while respecting times zones and boundaries. Right now we are a team of twelve.

Q: Do you offer benefits? If so, what kinds? Not yet. We are in the process of defining and securing benefits for the team through a PEO and articulating key policies and procedures for the team. We hope to have these in place in the next six months. We have unlimited time off and people are pretty good at taking what they need to stay healthy and grounded.

Our hiring process*

We value your time and energy. 

Look, we know applying for jobs can be a terrible, soul-crushing experience. Some of this we can fix and some of it is the nature of trying to vet lots of candidates as fairly and quickly as possible with a small team. We aim to create a humane process by providing as much clarity as possible. We will always be available to answer questions about the status of your application and next steps. 

RIVET is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, or disability.

Apply on our portal here

Come on, give it a try! This will include a written submission of a recent grant proposal. 

2. Interview with RIVET Team Member
   An interview where we’ll get to know more about your background and experiences, and for you to deepen your understanding of RIVET and the role.

3. Interview with CEO
   One-on-one conversation with CEO to assess fit, vision, and alignment.

Final Interview and Alignment
You will get to meet other core members of RIVET and have a conversation to explore fit, strategy, and vision with your core collaborators.

Are you a science communicator interested in a flexible, remote, part-time role with an ornithological society? Read on!

Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Part-time (5-10 hours per week) independent contractor; one-year contract with possibility of extension

Compensation: $1,000 per month

Review of applications begins August 7, with position open until filled.  Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to WOS President Auriel Fournier (auriel@illinois.edu) with the subject line “WOS Communications Contractor”.

We seek a capable, enthusiastic person to assist with communicating the mission and activities of the Wilson Ornithological Society (WOS): The WOS supports ornithology by publishing The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, hosting annual conferences, and providing research grants and career mentoring to our members. We welcome all those involved in avian conservation, research, science, and outreach.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Manage the WOS’s social media accounts (currently Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky), creating and scheduling content about the society’s activities as well as avian research more generally
• Manage the WOS’s WordPress.com-based website, ensuring information is up-to-date and accurate and writing regular posts for the WOS blog
• Create and manage a second standalone website for the WOS’s annual meeting each year
• Solicit, edit, and post guest blog posts by bird researchers with WOS connections (authors of papers in the WOS journal, recipients of WOS grants)
• Write email communications to WOS membership including, but not limited to, quarterly email newsletters and annual membership renewal appeals
• Monitor the WOS’s main contact email address daily, answering inquiries and/or forwarding them to the relevant WOS committee chairs
• Communicate with the WOS President and volunteer chairs of various WOS committees to obtain information for disseminating
• Expected to attend the annual in-person WOS conference, to connect with members and share about the conference on social media, with travel costs and registration covered by the WOS

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while communicating proactively with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to understand scientific research and concepts and successfully translate them into accessible and engaging digital content
• Experience with social media scheduling tools (Later, Buffer), WordPress.com, and Canva
• Demonstrated experience managing websites, social media accounts, newsletters, or similar communication efforts for a nonprofit or academic institution
• Experience working with scientific societies and/or an interest in birds and ornithology is a plus but not mandatory!