Community Engagement Assistant
Position Description
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our North America Communications Team. This junior position will work withing the Communications Team, North America and will support a range of communications and community engagement activity as part of Climate Week NYC, hosted this September.
This position will play a critical role in the delivery of the Climate Week NYC events program, bringing together over 600 events from across New York City across thematic areas. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the front line of the world’s largest climate event, working directly with an array of partner organizations, environmental groups and community leaders. With the support of the wider team, this position will liaise directly with organizations looking to participate in the week, oversee the process of assessing suitability and registering events, creatively advise on scheduling and partnerships between events and support editorial decisions on promoting parts of the program that best exemplify the diversity and focus on Climate Week NYC.
This is a fixed-term position ending September 30, 2024.
About Climate Group
Climate Group is an international organization, and we want to reflect that in our staff. People who work for us, and people who apply, need to feel heard, safe, and included. That is why we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout our application process and in our offices. We welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.
Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all.
We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organizations accountable, turning their commitments into action.
We share what we achieve together to show more organizations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organization, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi and New York.
About the role
Main responsibilities:
Act as the first port of call for all individuals and organizations looking to host events as part of Climate Week NYC
Facilitate the process of reviewing applications, liaising internally on suitability and opportunities for engagement, manage the process of registration and oversee content relating to the Climate Week NYC program
Have creative input in highlighting events and organizations that exemplify the diversity of Climate Week NYC and work with the wider team to promote and grow engagement with target events
Participate in the process of promoting Climate Week NYC, working with the marketing and media teams to activate the week across our platforms
Develop opportunities to support greater participation from underrepresented groups, as well as advising and proposing decisions on events and organizations that would benefit from additional complementary support from Climate Group NYC, in particular local grassroots organizations and those with a focus on environmental justice and representation of BIPOC communities
Support the procurement, production and review of editorial content for the Climate Week NYC magazine, highlighting organizations and events which we would like to highlight as part of the week
In addition there will be numerous opportunities to participate and support a range of communications activities as part of the wider Climate Week NYC program, including on the ground participation in key events, engagement will partners and support across campaign activations
About you
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to play an integral role in supporting a major climate event and working directly with a range of external groups. Therefore, the role would be suited to someone who thrives working in a proactive environment with a confident, entrepreneurial, and positive attitude.
You will need to be passionate about our objectives as an organization as well as the wider climate space, with experience working with climate organizations and campaign groups an advantage. We would be particularly interested to hear from individuals with a passion for working with underrepresented groups in climate, as well as candidates with additional languages.
We value strengths and the desire to learn – if you meet the majority of the criteria listed below, please apply.
Qualifications and Special Requirements:
-Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office
-Demonstrates strong writing and editing skills
-Ability to work well under pressure and unsupervised
-Digitally savvy
-Well organized and detail oriented
-Strong collaborative team player able to work independently and as a self-starter in a dynamic, results-oriented, and entrepreneurial environment with tight deadlines and multiple priorities
-Exceptional time management, project management, and organizational skills
-Enthusiasm for Climate Group’s mission
Our location
We operate a hybrid working model with a combination of remote and office-based working. Our main base is in NYC, but we are willing to consider candidates in Washington, DC or other areas in the Northeast.
What we offer
Our people are at the heart of what we do and are our greatest asset. You’ll be joining a global community of bold, ambitious doers who are committed to driving climate action fast.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position with an immediate start date and an end date of September 30, 2024.