Jobs at Carbonfund.org
Carbonfund.org is constantly looking for dedicated and passionate people to help us further our mission in battling climate change. Feel free to forward your resume and a cover letter at any time to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Carbonfund.org is an equal opportunity employer.Current openings:
Web Development & Marketing Specialist
The incumbent in this position is a key member of the marketing and communications team, with 50% of their responsibilities in web development and graphic design and 50% in web marketing. Emphasis in hiring is on the individual’s technical experience and skills in web development, design and graphic design, along with capability, interest and/or experience in increasing website visitors and conversions.Position Accountabilities:
Web Development & Graphic Design (50% of time)
Incumbent further develops organization’s website, prepares web pages, and designs online and print materials, as well as supports partners’ web and graphic design needs.
In addition, incumbent’s accountabilities include:
-Developing and implementing new site features, such as for transactions and site performance
-Improving as needed the design & functionality of online calculators
-Drafting copy for web pages
-Revising layouts as agreed upon from discussions and team meetings
-Conceptualizing and implementing potential new layouts and site navigation
-Interacting and coordinating with partner web teams as needed
-Updating and streamlining site content and templates in Expression Engine
-Identifying and systematizing approaches to maintain site speed as part of content management
-Troubleshooting website problems and providing direct user support when needed by staff
-Maintaining site back-end and managing relationships with vendors, including hosting
Web Marketing (50% of time)
Incumbent develops and implements approaches to double site conversions and triple site visitors.
-Monitoring, recommending and making site improvements to meet visitor & conversion targets
-Optimizing site and meta tags for search engines
-Updating and improving Google AdWords campaigns
-Implementing strategies and programs, along with aggressive outreach and networking, to increase relevancy and ultimately visitors to the site
-Providing regular reporting on website, blog and social media statistics
-Preparing layout and lists for Constant Contact email campaigns
-Laying out e-newsletter for distribution with Constant Contact
-Improving layout and features of WordPress blog and social media pages
Skills & Experience:
Prior work experience in web design/web development and graphic design
Design experience with Adobe suite applications including Illustrator and Photoshop
Proficiency in HTML and CSS
Experience with JavaScript, PHP and/or SQL a plus
Experience increasing website visitors and conversions
Expression Engine, Constant Contact, and/or e-commerce site experience a plus
Team player- meets deadlines and able to prioritize and complete tasks
Excellent written and oral communications skills a must, with attention to detail and effective communications
Interest in working in the global warming context
Application Process:
Please email a cover letter, resume and salary requirement or history to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Start date is negotiable, and the salary is commensurate with experience. Carbonfund.org is an equal opportunity employer.
Senior Climate Change Manager
The Senior Climate Change Manager (SCCM) will be an integral part of the partnership team. The incumbent works closely with the Partnerships Director and is expected to coordinate and mentor other members of the team. On occasion you will be expected to stand in for the Partnerships Director.
Your primary responsibility will be to manage our existing partnerships, and create new partnerships and programs with other businesses and organizations. In addition, you are also expected to identify new opportunities for the organization to meet its mission of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
This includes writing and editing proposals, writing and reviewing program agreements, editing marketing materials, writing weekly blog entries, and making frequent phone calls and e-mails to engage your partners, oversee partner launches and more. Further you will be expected to calculate carbon footprints, develop messaging points and materials, conduct partner research and work with the team to support our relationships with current and prospective partners.
The position requires a team approach to solving problems and accomplishing tasks. You must be able to meet deadlines and be results oriented. An entrepreneurial attitude and comfort working in a fast paced environment are essential. You will be expected to support and contribute to the overall organization as they arise.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in the nonprofit, government, business, fundraising or environmental fields
- Experience and Knowledge in the energy and/or climate sector
- Fluency in climate change issues
- Excellent organizational, writing and editing skills
- Excellent public speaking, and phone communication skills
- MS Office req., Excel, Word
- Experience with using databases a plus
- A passion for the environment and solving our climate crisis
Application instructions
Please send your resume, cover letter, writing sample and salary history to Claire Douglass .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with "Senior Climate Change Specialist Coordinator” in the subject line. Carbonfund.org is an equal opportunity employer.
