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Organization: CrowdDoing – Community Wildfire Prevention Consortium
Scope: International / Global Impact
Role Type: Volunteer (Remote)
Role Overview
CrowdDoing is seeking a strategic and technically-minded Communications & Media Specialist to amplify the mission of the Community Wildfire Prevention Consortium. This role is pivotal in translating complex environmental science and cutting-edge technology into compelling narratives. You will develop high-impact content across digital and traditional media to promote our global initiatives, including tools developed in collaboration with the United Nations (UNDRR) and ARISE-US.
Key Responsibilities
Multi-Channel Content Development
- Write and distribute professional press releases, news stories, and blog posts that highlight our Community Pilots and Sponsor programs.
- Capture and craft impactful testimonials from partners and stakeholders to demonstrate program efficacy.
- Collaborate with the social media marketing team to ensure messaging is consistent, engaging, and data-driven.
Strategic Global Communication
- Communicate the value of our Partner Consortium and wildfire prevention tools to an international audience.
- Translate technical "Disaster Risk Reduction" (DRR) concepts into accessible content for diverse stakeholders, including government bodies and NGOs.
- Assist in shaping the overarching brand voice and visual identity of the Consortium.
Technical & Grant Support
- Maintain an updated understanding of environmental science and wildfire prevention technology to ensure accuracy in all publications.
- Provide writing and research support for grant applications to secure funding for critical community pilots.
Qualifications
- Exceptional Writing: Ability to deliver simple, crisp, and compelling copy for both technical and general audiences.
- Background: Experience in Journalism, Public Relations, or Technical Writing is highly preferred.
- Knowledge Base: A strong interest in or understanding of environmental science, disaster risk reduction, or sustainability technology.
- Global Perspective: Ability to communicate effectively across different cultures and international regulatory environments.
- Tools: Proficiency in digital publishing platforms and collaborative tools (Google Workspace, Slack, etc.).