Nature Conservation, Communications Campaigns

Job Opportunity: Executive Assistant and Digital Editor
Organization: Endangered Ecosystems Alliance
Location: Anywhere in Canada (working remotely), some travel required, flexible schedule
Work schedule: 4 days (32 hours)/week, starting from $5000 to $5400/month

The Endangered Ecosystems Alliance (EEA) is a non-profit conservation charity working for the science-based protection of Canada’s native ecosystems, from old-growth rainforests to grasslands, from southern deciduous forests to northern conifer forests.

The EEA is looking for a highly motivated person with exceptional writing skills, attention to detail, strong digital (image and video) skills, and a passion for nature conservation. Working directly with the Executive Director and at times the Administration and Operations Coordinator, the Executive Assistant and Digital Editor will draft diverse and extensive written campaign materials, help produce videos and digital images for educational purposes, organize logistics for all manner of campaign activities, help ensure effective operations, fundraising and administration of the organization, and engage with team members and diverse parties outside the organization.

We are looking for a person who can work well both under direction and independently, is versatile and sharp, communicates well, and excels at understanding and working with complex issues. The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to nature and an understanding of conservation issues.

Skills and experience:

• A high level of diligence and attention to detail
• Highly accurate, prolific, and persuasive writing abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear verbal communication skills
• Exceptional research abilities
• Able to accurately follow instructions
• Able to work well independently
• Strategic thinking and outcome-oriented
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Experience working on conservation issues
• Competency in using and trouble-shooting diverse software applications
• Competency in digital video and image production/graphic design and editing

Responsibilities:

• Draft diverse campaign, development, and operations materials (key correspondences, funding grant applications, press releases, social media posts, calls to action, etc.)
• Distribute campaign-related materials (via newsletter, webpage, social media, etc.)
• Help film, produce and edit videos and digital images for educational purposes
• Undertake important research
• Support the Administrative and Operations Coordinator in all manner of tasks, including using and troubleshooting software issues, undertaking regular fundraising and the servicing of supporters, and assisting with all manner of database, accounting and administrative duties

• Coordinate and correspond with key collaborators and partners
• Support and attend meetings with governments (including First Nations) and diverse stakeholders and parties
• Coordinate logistics for events, hikes, rallies, etc.
• Deliver presentations when needed to key individuals or groups
• General campaign, fundraising, operations and administrative support
• Assist with logistics in the field when visiting forests, grasslands, wetlands and other ecosystems

Application deadline: Posting will close when we find the right candidate. Please apply early.

Anticipated start date: When the right candidate is found, a start date will be negotiated.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to:

Ken Wu, Executive Director
info@endangeredecosystemsalliance.org

Use exactly the following in your subject line to ensure we receive your application:

Application: Executive Assistant and Digital Editor for the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance

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