Job Title: Learning & Communication Manager, Latin America Regional
Climate Center
Reports to: Field Director, Latin America Regional Climate Center
Position: Full-time
Position location: Rio Cachoeira Reserve, Antonina, Paraná
Earthwatch Institute is an international environmental organization that
engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote
the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Our
research program focuses on Climate Change, the sustainable management of
resources, oceans and communities in order to better understand critical
environmental issues and inform and influence local agendas.
The HSBC Climate Partnership is an exciting new program with HSBC Bank and
several international NGOs, furthering our strong experience of partnerships.
This global, 5-year program aims to reduce the impacts of Climate Change on
people and their livelihoods, by promoting action in some of the world's major
cities, river basins and ecosystems. Earthwatch's role in this partnership will
be to investigate climate change impacts on forest ecosystems, including the
links to anthropogenic disturbance.
Under a five year funded program, the Earthwatch Institute will be setting up
regional climate centers in the following countries: UK, USA, Brazil, India and
China. These centers will provide the base for the research program which aims
to engage HSBC employees and communities surrounding the centers in
understanding and acting on Climate Change. In addition, these regional climate
centers will provide the environment for HSBC staff to develop knowledge and
skills to champion change in their work and personal environments.
Prior to joining a field research project at a regional climate center, HSBC
employees will have the opportunity to learn via an online program and
volunteer locally on Climate Change community projects. After the field
research experience, these employees will also have the opportunity to work as
a 'champion' within the bank to support environmental activity across the
organization.
Position summary
The Learning & Communications Manager will deliver a consistent, high quality
experience to all Field Program participants at the Latin America Regional
Climate Center based in Rio Cachoeira Natural Reserve, Antonina, Paraná State.
The L&CM will also manage all field-based communications and work closely with
the Earthwatch (US) communications department to seek communications
opportunities for Earthwatch.
Principal responsibilities:
Working with Earthwatch field staff, office staff, HSBC staff and research
partner:
* Help establish and maintain a consistent, high-quality HSBC Climate
Partnership program.
* Deliver the learning program at the Regional Climate Center, helping
participants understand the global aims of the HSBC Climate Partnership and
carry out the global template curriculum, adapting material for regional
relevance and needs of each group.
* Act as field assistant to research scientists and work alongside HSBC
participants during fieldwork.
* Promote learning and climate change awareness, enabling participants
to build connections leading to practical actions and planning.
* Facilitate group activities and create a powerful Climate Champion
support group.
* Manage external communications of Climate Center activities which
involves:
* Evaluating the impact of the Field Program experience on the participants
and disseminating this information regularly to Earthwatch
* Creating a database of quotes, blogs, case studies, video footage and
photographs for each team in coordination with the Earthwatch communications
department.
* Maintaining regular contact with local individuals and organizations
interested in the program.
* Occasionally hosting journalists and photographers at the site.
* Represent Earthwatch locally and disseminate information about its work.
Other responsibilities:
* Assisting the Field Director in the delivery of the Latin America
Climate Center Field Program and center business plan
* Contributing with logistical support to ensure the smooth day-to-day
running of the Center, including preparations for each field program, group
management and development of educational learning tools
* Overnight at the Climate Center when teams are present, sharing
responsibility with the Field Director and Support & Logistics Officer
* Maintain current certifications for Advanced First Aid and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Qualifications:
* Fluency in English, Portuguese and Spanish required.
* Proven ability to write correctly and clearly in Portuguese
* Background in group facilitation, preferably in a corporate setting.
* Strong presentation and communication skills.
* Strong networking skills - able to network with people of different
backgrounds, government, environmental NGOs and corporations.
* Good logistical planning and organizational skills.
* Availability and willingness to overnight at the field station when
teams are present.
* Experience with scientific programs involving volunteers or networks of
volunteers is preferred.
* A commitment to environmental education.
* Experience of PR and communications is advantageous, preferably
familiarity with the science and business media.
Salary range: $ 35,000 - $40,000 US Dollars per year. This annual salary is
inclusive of monthly pay, 13th month pay and yearly cash bonus.
Due to limited time and financial resources we are only able to accept
applicants who are already eligible to work in Brazil.
Please submit cover letter and resume to [EMAIL PROTECTED]; fax 978-897-0935;
mail HR, Earthwatch Institute, P.O. Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754-0075.
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Daniel B. Stover, Ph.D.
Field Director,
North American Regional Climate Center
Earthwatch Institute
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
P.O. Box 28
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, MD 21037-0028
Phone: 1-443-482-2374
www.earthwatch.org <http://www.earthwatch.org/>
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