Communications & Media Specialist

Organization: CrowdDoing – Community Wildfire Prevention Consortium

Scope: International / Global Impact

Role Type: Volunteer (Remote)

Role Overview

CrowdDoing is seeking a strategic and technically-minded Communications & Media Specialist to amplify the mission of the Community Wildfire Prevention Consortium. This role is pivotal in translating complex environmental science and cutting-edge technology into compelling narratives. You will develop high-impact content across digital and traditional media to promote our global initiatives, including tools developed in collaboration with the United Nations (UNDRR) and ARISE-US.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Channel Content Development

• Write and distribute professional press releases, news stories, and blog posts that highlight our Community Pilots and Sponsor programs.
• Capture and craft impactful testimonials from partners and stakeholders to demonstrate program efficacy.
• Collaborate with the social media marketing team to ensure messaging is consistent, engaging, and data-driven.

Strategic Global Communication

• Communicate the value of our Partner Consortium and wildfire prevention tools to an international audience.
• Translate technical "Disaster Risk Reduction" (DRR) concepts into accessible content for diverse stakeholders, including government bodies and NGOs.
• Assist in shaping the overarching brand voice and visual identity of the Consortium.

Technical & Grant Support

• Maintain an updated understanding of environmental science and wildfire prevention technology to ensure accuracy in all publications.
• Provide writing and research support for grant applications to secure funding for critical community pilots.

Qualifications

• Exceptional Writing: Ability to deliver simple, crisp, and compelling copy for both technical and general audiences.
• Background: Experience in Journalism, Public Relations, or Technical Writing is highly preferred.
• Knowledge Base: A strong interest in or understanding of environmental science, disaster risk reduction, or sustainability technology.
• Global Perspective: Ability to communicate effectively across different cultures and international regulatory environments.
• Tools: Proficiency in digital publishing platforms and collaborative tools (Google Workspace, Slack, etc.).