hiring Community Managers

We’re hiring Community Managers (Africa & Asia)

At Climate Tracker, we’re moving into a new phase of community engagement, with the overall goal to deepen our connections with young climate and environmental journalists around the world. 

To help us do this effectively, we’re hiring Community Managers to join our team. If you’re passionate about the environment, tech-savvy, and experienced in social media content creation and management, and community engagement, we’d like to hear from you! 

This is your chance to be the voice and face interacting with climate communicators in your region. We’ll be hiring one Community Manager based in Africa and one Community Manager based in Asia. 

Our ideal candidate will have exceptional oral and written communication skills, will be able to develop engaging content, and is a ‘people person,’ with the ability to moderate online and offline conversations with our community.

YOUR FOCUS AREAS

  • Managing and growing our regional Facebook group
  • Growing our mobile social media channels (WhatsApp and Telegram)
  • Celebrating the success of our regional networks
  • Planning and hosting online events for our community each fortnight, in your region
  • Collaborating with the Climate Tracker team members to co-create content for different community segments, promote our campaigns, etc.
  • Monitor and report on feedback through social listening and engagements
  • Assist with building our media list for outreach with your region
  • Work within our Communications and Outreach team to help improve our overall engagement within your region
  • Stay up-to-date on social media management trends

REQUIREMENTS

  • Availability to work 1-2 days per week, an average of 12 hours per week at our standard rates
  • Ability to identify and track relevant community metrics
  • Proven ability to manage and build online communities
  • Track record in social media engagement
  • Real people person
  • Multi-lingual 

DESIRABLES

  • Experience in either journalism, communications, or environmental organisation
  • A clear understanding of climate news and science
  • Ability to interpret website traffic and online customer engagement metrics
  • Knowledge of online marketing and marketing channels
  • Attention to detail and ability to multitask
  • Ideally 18-35 years of age

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A unique opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, globally-minded group of individuals who are passionate about the fight against climate change
  • A flexible work environment and the space to shape and continuously develop your role
  • A competitive salary

Location
This is a remote position but we’ll be hiring Community Managers based in the target regions – Africa and Asia.

Start date
August 2021

Ready to apply?
Simply click on the button below which represents your region, sign up for the opportunity on our App, and submit the link to your CV and Cover Letter.

In case you face difficulties using our App in the two buttons above ⬆️⬆️, please feel free to submit your application using this Google Form. Additionally, here’s a video guide that should help in the utilisation of our App.

If you think this sounds like something that you’d be happy to be a part of, please don’t hesitate to apply! We’re looking forward to hearing from you. 

Note: If you’re facing an difficulties with the App or have any further questions please feel free to contact our Outreach Manager at dizzanne@climatetracker.org. All the best!

Dizzanne Billy
Dizzanne is the Caribbean Regional Director at Climate Tracker, a freelance writer, and an all-around storyteller. With a special place in her heart for the beach, cats, and Coldplay, she's experienced in journalism, communications, marketing, and finding the perfect song to suit any situation.