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Employer:  Rainforest Alliance.
Categories:  Admin/Support
Other
Travel Required:  None
Job Type:  Full Time
Preferred Degree:  Bachelors
Experience Required:  4-5 years
State/Province:  NY - New York
City:  New York
Salary:  n/a
Job Description: 

The Rainforest Alliance (RA) is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.

Position Summary

The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for media outreach in the United States and Canada related to Rainforest Alliance events and newsworthy achievements. S/he will field media inquiries, write and distribute press releases, follow up with reporters and organize and support media events and ensure that other communications staff and media consultants have the information needed for effective media outreach.

Responsibilities

Spearhead media outreach related to RA news, achievements and special events, ensuring that other communications staff and media consultants have the information needed for effective media outreach;
Construct pitches, media advisories and letters to the editor; write, edit and proofread press releases; follow-up with targeted reporters;
Respond to and field media inquires and handle appropriate follow-up, including arranging interviews with colleagues and the Rainforest Alliance president;
Monitor mentions in the news, commenting if necessary; keep program staff informed of how the organization is mentioned in the news;
Manage Twitter account and keep abreast of social networking tools and trends;
Coordinate with division, program and partner staff in order to gather needed data, quotes and photos;
Support the media outreach efforts of companies promoting the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal, where appropriate; and
Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Communications, English or related field;
5 - 7 years of experience; minimum of 3 years experience in journalism or public information and media outreach, including at least 2 years directly working with journalists;
Excellent writer and strong public speaker;
Strong written and spoken Spanish skills a plus;
Strong interest and some experience in biodiversity conservation issues;
Must be a go-getter, energetically pursuing media leads;
Must have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office and Internet) and comfort working with database programs; and
Ability to work within a team structure as well as independently, be creative, take initiative, be attentive to detail and possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Salary

Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided.

To Apply

Please use our secure online application form or send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; fax: 212-677-2187; email: personnel@ra.org. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for.

The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

 

07/02/2010

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