Outreach Coordinator, Earth Day Network

[Dan Abrams]

Earth Day Network is hiring a full-time Outreach Coordinator leading up and through Earth Day 2017 (position will end May 1 2017). This is an exciting opportunity as we are in a pivotal moment for environmental protection in the US and around the world. The Outreach Coordinator will be critical to executing both global events and the DC specific event.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Create an outreach plan with the Earth Day Director.
•  Support Earth Day Network’s global network of organizations including but not limited to: environmental issues; youth groups; faith organizations; social justice groups and higher education.
  
•   Assist in the development and distribution of Earth Day event toolkits for external partners.
• Coordinate interns work to execute outreach plan.
• Contribute to the coordination, resource development, and planning of events and activities.
• Engage in the day-to-day operations of Earth Day Network, including meetings, correspondence, and events.

Qualifications:

•        Previous experience in public outreach and/or public engagement
  
•        A strong interest in and knowledge of current environmental issues at the domestic and international level
  
•        Excellent writing and communication skills
•      Campaign experience is a plus
• ·      International background or experience and a second language are a plus
  

Earth Day Network Description:

Earth Day Network’s mission is to broaden and diversify the worldwide environmental movement and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle to build a healthy, sustainable environment, address climate change, and protect the Earth for future generations. Earth Day Network is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 50,000 partners in 196 countries to build environmental democracy. In addition to organizing and assisting with Earth Day events around the world, EDN works through a combination of education, public policy, and consumer campaigns to accomplish our goals.

 

This is a full-time temporary position at Earth Day Network’s Washington, DC headquarters. The position concludes May 1, 2017. There may be a possibility of an extension.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Dan Abrams, Global Director of Earth Day: abr...@earthday.org.