All jobs The deadline for applications is Sunday 23rd February 2025
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the closing date
Location: Globally Remote
Reporting to: Communications Lead
Annual salary: $75,000 - $90,000 USD, based on a USA location. Geographic differential will be applied based on location. Candidates must have the right to work in the country from which they are applying.
Contract type: Permanent
Candidate level: Junior
Working hours: Full-time, 40 hours a week
Overtime Status: Exempt
Background
The Global Methane Hub (GMH) is the first coordinated philanthropic approach to methane mitigation funding. We support ambitious catalytic investments, lay the groundwork for long-term transformation of challenging sectors, and deliver quick wins in sectors that are ripe for action on the ground. The Hub focuses on the energy, agricultural, and waste sectors which account for 96% of human-caused methane emissions.
Our actions are global in nature, but we believe quick wins will only be had if we engage sub-nationals and local communities. Our grantmaking focuses on the highest emitting sectors and regions with a team spread out over six continents and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Purpose of role
The Communications Associate will provide project management and coordination support to our communications function. This role reports to the Communications Lead as part of the Strategic Operations team and will work across program and operations teams. This role will support the day-to-day activities of the communications team, be the primary manager of GMH’s social media presence, and have the opportunity to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Primary responsibilities
The job holder will have the following key responsibilities:
Project management and grant support
- Assist in the planning and execution of communications campaigns and initiatives.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and communication between internal and external stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with the program teams to create compelling narratives and case studies that highlight impact and progress.
- Assist with preparing materials for donor communications that align with organizational goals and messaging.
- Support internal communication by organizing team meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting meeting notes to ensure effective communication and collaboration across teams.
- Maintain an organized digital filing system for content, assets, and communications materials.
- Assist with planning and organizing of virtual and in-person events, convenings, and media engagements both communications-specific and the communications components of stakeholder events.
- Support the preparation of presentation materials and communications plans for events and coordinate logistics with internal and external partners.
- Help to manage select communications-focus grants: review content, prepare docket materials; use Fluxx, and ensure adherence to internal grantmaking processes.
- Assist the Communications Lead with maintaining and updating the media lists and contact databases ensuring effective communication with journalists.
- Help prepare and organize press kits and other media-related materials as part of GMH’s media outreach efforts.
- Track media coverage and help prepare the weekly press clips and monthly media impact reports on GMH’s mentions and impact across all media channels, including online, print, and social media.
- Support the Communications Lead to monitor and report on media trends relevant to GMH's communications goals.
Digital content management and audience engagement
- Edit and post compelling digital content for various platforms, including websites, social media, newsletters, and blogs to communicate GMH's impact and achievements in real time.
- Track and analyze the performance of digital content, social media posts, and campaigns providing regular reports and insights for continuous improvement.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with online communities, influencers, and media partners to enhance visibility and support for our mission.
- Assist in responding to inquiries and comments on digital platforms, fostering positive engagement with our audience.
- Monitor social media through social listening and report relevant trends; monitor trends and propose innovative content strategies to enhance audience engagement.
- Ensure social media platforms reflect GMH's mission and goals.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as needed by the organization.
The following offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.
Experience, education, and personal traits
- Demonstrates organizational values of equity, agility, humility, integrity, and care
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, 3+ years in communications, project management, media relations, operational support, or related roles.
- Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms (e.g., social media, email marketing, content management systems).
- Impeccable writing and editing skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and engagingly to diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational and excellent project management skills with the ability to resourcefully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams, and hands-on experience in working globally with multiple stakeholders, in particular, in developing countries.
- Oral fluency in English.
- High level of cultural awareness and sensitivity to global communication nuances.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Understanding of climate issues and non-profit sector dynamics across geographies.
- Passionate about being part of the climate change solution.
- This will be a full-time (40 hours/week) remote role and will require time flexibility in order to collaborate with staff and stakeholders in multiple time zones. The position supervisor is in the GMT-3 time zone.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically or internationally ~10%.
- Please note that the successful candidate may undergo reference checks prior to starting employment.
The Global Methane Hub is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. GMH and Windward are committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
Non-U.S.-based employees will be offered a local employment contract through Atlas, an Employer of Record service. Benefits will include all statutory requirements for the hiring location, but at a minimum, GMH offers: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families; 4 weeks of paid time off, up to 12 weeks of paid sick leave, 16 weeks of parental leave, holidays according to the local calendar, and an additional week of paid time off for end of year office closure. Employees receive wellness, technology, and home composting benefits in addition to professional development and training opportunities.
U.S.-based employees are employed by our fiscal sponsor, the Windward Fund. Windward offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 160 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment.
E-Verify
Windward participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.
Please contact Shoshana Grammer at shoshana@darylupsall.com for any queries you may have.
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the closing date
The deadline for application is Sunday 23rd February 2025