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 is setting up
regional climate centers in the following countries: UK, USA, Brazil,
India and China. These centers 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.
Job title: Learning and Communications Manager
Job Location: Edgewater MD
Reports to: Field Director, North America Regional Climate Center
Summary: To deliver a consistent, high quality learning experience to
Field Program participants (Climate Champions and Stakeholder groups) at
the North America Regional Climate Center located at the Smithsonian
Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Maryland, inspiring them to
engage with Climate Change and Sustainability related issues as relevant
and leading to sustained behavior change.
To support the promotion of the program internally within partnership
organizations by providing case studies, stories and anecdotes from the
Regional Climate Center. To work with the Earthwatch communications
department to source material, media contacts and stories that will help
to position Earthwatch as a credible environmental organization in the
United States and the rest of North America.
Job Responsibilities:
Work with North America Regional Climate Center Field team, Corporate
Learning Manager, Regional Program Manager and Engagement team
internally and program participants, key Stakeholder groups, Field
Research Partners and local press externally on delivery of the
following areas:
* Deliver a high quality learning experience for participants
throughout field programs at the North America Regional Climate Center,
enabling them to understand the aims of the partnership and inspiring
them to champion climate change within their work and personal
environments
* Support the development of programs, working with the
Corporate Learning Manager and other Regional Climate Center Learning &
Communications Managers
* Design and develop learning programs to fulfill
opportunities/needs of key identified Stakeholder groups
* Contribute to the development of Earthwatch's Learning
Capability
* Manage internal and external communications of North America
Regional Climate Center activities and outcomes
* Contribute to the overall smooth running of the North America
Regional Climate Center and Climate Champions Field Program
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential
~ Excellent verbal presentation skills and excellent written
communication skills
~ Able to work independently and proven ability to be flexible in
approach to learning delivery
~ Proven track record in facilitating group learning and
development
~ Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the corporate
environment
~ Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity recognizing the needs
of a diverse audience
~ Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of people
~ Passion for and commitment to the environment and conservation,
corporate sustainability and personal/organizational change and
development
~ A people-person and strong team player
~ Demonstrated creative thinking
~ Good logistics, planning and organizational skills
Preferred
~ Experience delivering experiential learning programs within a
corporate setting
~ Experience of PR and communications, preferably familiarity with
the science and business media
~ Demonstrated experience of key learning / personal development
skills and tools (such as coaching skills, learning styles, group
dynamics, MBTI etc)
Salary range: $40,000 to $45,000. Competitive benefit package including
20 days of Paid Time Off.
Due to limited time and financial resources we are only able to accept
applicants who are already eligible to work in the United States for any
employer.
Please submit cover letter and CV to [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]> fax: 978-897-0935; mail: Earthwatch
Institute, PO Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754 USA
Position open until filled.
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Daniel B. Stover, Ph.D.
Field Director,
North America 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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