Environment for the Americas has been described as “a pretty awesome place to work” by former employees. We seek people who are passionate about engaging diverse people in natural resources, guiding young people into careers in the sciences and conservation, bird conservation, and education. Our projects often vary, and we need special skills, including data analysis and office management.

We’re hiring! please send a cover letter expressing your interest and your resume to eftajobs@environmentamericas.org

Digital and Print Media Manager

Are you a super communicator interested in spreading the news about Environment for the Americas’ conservation work and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion progrmas? We seek an energetic person to take the lead by working on multiple social media platforms, being present at events and activities, developing press releases and stories, and much more.  

Responsibilities:

The Digital and Print Media Manager will be responsible for the following activities:

– Organization of program activities, such as agendas and meetings;

– Maintainance of meeting notes for communication activities;

– Developing media on 5 social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram;

– Communicating with partners and news outlets to gather more attention to our programs;

– Writing, writing, and more writing to tell our story in print and online!

Required Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in communication or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to exercise independent good judgment and common sense effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy. Self-motivated, reliable, conscientious with the ability to adapt to changing situations.

Prior experience working quickly with a variety of media platforms is critical!

Editor (Intern Blogs)

We are seeking an experienced Editor to give us a hand this summer by reviewing intern blogs. As the Editor, your role will involve conducting light editing to ensure grammatical accuracy and completeness of the posts before they are published. 

Responsibilities:

  • Review and edit blog posts written by interns.
  • Ensure proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Verify the completeness and coherence of the content.
  • Provide construtive feedback to improve writing skills.
  • Meet publishing deadlines.

 

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in editing, both digital and print.
  • Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Deadline-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Familiarity with Word Press.

This position will start as soon as hired and continue through the summer. Rate of pay is $25/hour, and we estimate approximately 10 – 15 hours per week.