Summary

Weare looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our NorthAmerica Communications Team. This junior position will work withing theCommunications Team, North America and will support a range of communicationsand community engagement activity as part of Climate Week NYC, hosted thisSeptember.

Thisposition will play a critical role in the delivery of the Climate Week NYCevents program, bringing together over 600 events from across New York Cityacross thematic areas. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the frontline of the worlds largest climate event, working directly with an array ofpartner organizations, environmental groups and community leaders. With thesupport of the wider team, this position will liaise directly withorganizations looking to participate in the week, oversee the process ofassessing suitability and registering events, creatively advise on schedulingand partnerships between events and support editorial decisions on promotingparts of the program that best exemplify the diversity and focus on ClimateWeek 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 Groups 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. Youll 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.

The salary offered is $23-25.5 per hour, based on experience. We use a location-based pay structure to ensureequity across all our working locations. This salary is the starting point please indicate where you live during the application, or first interview and wellgive you an updated salary range.

Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about your preferred ways of working and if we can make it work for the role and within the team then we will.

In addition to the rewards, youll find from working with friendly, passionate people wholl challenge and help you grow, we offer a fantastic benefits package:

• Twenty-five vacation days per year plus long service bonus of an additional vacation day after three and six years' service
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer contribution after six months' service
• Health and dental/vision insurance policy from first day of employment
• Commuter benefit program to use pre-tax dollars to pay for transit passes
• Hybrid and flexible working to support a healthy work/life balance
• Membership for Headspace, a mindfulness and meditation app
• Comprehensive learning and development initiatives to help you reach your full potential

Apply now

Submit your application now using the Apply for this job button.
Applications for this position should come in the form of a CV and one-page cover letter covering why you want to work with Climate Group and how your experience, skills and knowledge relate to the competencies outlined above.

If you need any further information, require the job advert in an accessible format, or need additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Adam Lake, Head of Communications, NA, alake@theclimategroup.org.

Well be holding interviews on a rolling basis, therefore welcome and encourage early applications. The application process is open until filled.

The requisite eligibility criteria, or work visa to work in the US are a requirement for this position and no relocation costs with be borne by Climate Group.

Please note we will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this role.