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Employer:  Rainforest Alliance.
Categories:  Sales/Marketing
Program/Project Mgmt.
Admin/Support
Travel Required:  None
Job Type:  Full Time
Preferred Degree:  Bachelors
Experience Required:  2-3 years
State/Province:  NY - New York
City:  New York
Salary:  n/a
Job Description: 

Title: Communications Assistant, Communications, Marketing & Education Division
Reports to: Communications Manager, US & Canada, Communications, Marketing & Education Division
Location: New York, NY

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 Assistant will provide general administrative support to the Communications and Marketing Division worldwide, including mailings, file maintenance, general correspondence, calendar updates and payment requests.
Responsibilities

* Research social media sites that are appropriate for Rainforest Alliance collaborations and/or postings;
* Identify and draft blog/Twitter posts that require responses;
* Keep the Rainforest Alliance PowerPoint updated and refreshed with new information drawn from reports, studies, etc.;
* Help to contact businesses selling Rainforest Alliance Certified agricultural and forestry products and add information to online database;
* Respond to and/or redirect emails that are sent to info@ra.org;
* Reply to general communications inquires;
* Compile and circulate the internal meeting calendar and update for staff and board members;
* Print, compile and mail material (annual reports, newsletters, etc.) to staff and partners;
* Maintain New York office inventory of print and video materials;
* Handle payment requests for US communications work; and
* Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

* Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or related field required;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* Excellent organizational and research skills and attention to detail;
* Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet, graphic design programs, etc.);
* Familiarity with biodiversity conservation issues a plus;
* Proficiency in Spanish a plus;
* Dependability, diplomacy and ability to work independently; and
* Self-motivated, ability to juggle responsibilities, enthusiasm for the issue and a sense of humor.

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.

 

09/06/2010
Other languages:  Spanish

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