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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
SEI seeks an energetic, versatile, intellectually curious, highly collaborative communications professional to work with staff across the U.S. Center, as well as with colleagues worldwide. As noted below, the job is multi-faceted, involving a mix of journalistic writing, short-form policy writing, light editing, public relations, web and social media – and often juggling multiple projects at once.
SEI communications staff work closely with researchers to plan projects, shape messages, identify compelling stories, and share those stories and messages with diverse audiences, often collaborating over several months or years on a single project. While this job is U.S.-based, it will involve projects around the world, as well as opportunities to collaborate with SEI's centers in Europe, Africa and Asia.
This position will report to the SEI-US Center Director and work closely with a Senior Communications Officer based at SEI-US, and also engage directly with the SEI Communications Director. Beyond the core responsibilities listed below, additional responsibilities and opportunities for engagement will be tailored to the chosen candidate’s skills, and may further evolve over time.
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Primary responsibilities:
- Advise research staff on communications options for individual projects and programs, help develop communications plans, and connect staff with comms resources;
- Write web stories, Q&As, blogs and other materials on SEI-US activities;
- Actively contribute to project activities, including writing, social media, and web presence;
- Support SEI-US management with comms needs, including Center work planning, annual reporting, staff skills development, and U.S. Center presence and representation in digital materials;
- Collaborate with the SEI global communications team (will require occasional early AM calls).
Possible additional responsibilities (depending on skills):
- Provide group and individual training and capacity-building on comms skills for SEI-US staff;
- Produce "digital native" materials, including interactive online features, data visualizations and/or videos;
- Edit and (co)write SEI publications, as well as external reports and journal articles as requested.
Requirements and desired capabilities:
- B.A. or B.S. degree;
- At least 5 years of highly relevant work experience, such as in professional journalism, or doing writing/editing/PR for environmental programs, research organizations, or non-profits;
- Excellent writing skills, including proven ability to explain complex policy and/or scientific issues;
- Keen attention to detail, as demonstrated through accurate, precise writing and good proof-reading;
- Basic web skills (HTML, CSS, ability to quickly learn a new CMS); advanced web and/or multimedia skills would be a big plus;
- Strong editing skills (journalistic and especially in publications) are highly desirable and would expand opportunities;
- Spanish language skills would be a plus;
- A proven interest in environmental issues, natural resources and/or sustainable development is highly desirable;
- Warm and friendly, intellectually curious, entrepreneurial, and eager to try new things.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
How to apply:
Please submit your application using the web form at https://sei.workable.com/j/8081183DEB, and be sure to include:
- Cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience, as well as why you are drawn to SEI. If you are not currently based in Seattle, please specify your interest/availability to relocate.
- Curriculum vitae or resumé (as attachment);
- Three professional references; we will alert you before contacting your references;
- Three recent writing samples (via URL links).
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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