Communications Specialist

This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. 

About the Program:

As Communications Coordinator, you will provide important communications support to GHG Protocol. This will include digital marketing support and team member coordination. The Communications Coordinator will support the communication of main milestones in GHG Protocol’s standards update process and communicate work as GHG Protocol ramps up its digital presence. You will be a curious and collaborative professional with experience supporting the creation and implementation of communication strategies. Knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting and reporting is not required for success in this position, but an eagerness and be. You will sit with WRI’s climate communications team and with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol secretariat, which is staffed by WRI and World Business Council for Sustainable Development. You will also be supported by dozens of specialists on WRI’s institute-wide Core Communications team. You will report to GHG Protocol’s Communications Manager.

Job Highlight:

As Communications Coordinator, you will provide vital communications support to GHG Protocol. This will include digital marketing support and stakeholder coordination. The Communications Coordinator will support communication of key milestones in GHG Protocol’s standards update process and contribute to ongoing communication work as GHG Protocol ramps up its digital presence. The ideal candidate for this role will be a curious and collaborative professional with experience supporting the creation and implementation of communication strategies. Knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting and reporting is not required for success in this position, but an eagerness and willingness to learn is. This role will sit with WRI’s climate communications team as well as with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol secretariat, which is staffed by WRI and World Business Council for Sustainable Development. You will also be supported by dozens of specialists on WRI’s institute wide Core Communications team. This role reports to GHG Protocol’s Communications Manager.

What you will do:

Digital Marketing (40 %)

• Draft social media content for Twitter and LinkedIn, develop and manage social media calendar track social media engagement and identify trends and patterns to advise on social media strategy draft and format newsletters and announcement emails, update and manage
• GHG Protocol email distribution lists, track email engagement collaborate with Digital Marketing Manager on developing graphics and videos for social media

Stakeholder Coordination (40 %)

• Help standards update leads coordinate and communicate with different stakeholder bodies, support meeting production via Zoom, draft and send meeting invitations and relevant updates via email, draft slides for presentations from GHG Protocol secretariat to stakeholder bodies, support standards update leads manage stakeholder body contact lists

General Communications Support (20 %)

• Edit webpage content, update tools and digital resources in coordination with Technical
• Support and Training Lead and GHG Protocol support services team research and analyze GHG Protocol references in the media identify questions for FAQs, collaborate with Communications Manager on drafting responses, coordinate with relevant staff on establishing approved answers to questions  respond to user inquiries about citations and GHG Protocol content use
• Provide additional support for future communications projects; this may include developing communication strategies, overseeing publication production processes, drafting blogs, and organizing webinars and other events.

What you will need:

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of full-time, relevant experience in communications, journalism, public relations, event management or a similar field, preferably including experience in research, advocacy and/or environmental organizations
• Experience implementing communications strategies and tactics
• Experience analyzing and synthesizing complex technical content/data Experience collaborating with colleagues across multiple workstreams and developing and managing workplans at the project-level

Languages: Fluency in English (written, verbal), with other languages a plus

Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.     

Potential Salary:

$69,000.00 - $78,000.00. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. WRI offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with cover letter. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and generous PTO that increase with tenure.
• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
• Opportunity to provide impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
• A workplace that focuses diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work.
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI.
• Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.

About Us:

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

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

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect our Earth’s natural resources and their capacity to provide for current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.

Our culture:

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

Human Resources carefully reviews all applications. 

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