U.S. Communications Specialist, Cities4Forests

at  World Resources Institute

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

JOB HIGHLIGHT:

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

ABOUT US:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Content Development and Messaging(60%):

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

Strategic Communications and Partner Management (20%):

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

Project Management and Coordination (20%):

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