Senior Editorial Associate, Development

Senior Editorial Associate - Development

**Location:** New York, US, Europe, Various locations
**Employment Type:** Full Time
**Department:** External Relations, Communications

Position Summary

As the Senior Editorial Associate for Development at the Rainforest Alliance, you will play a pivotal role in crafting compelling narratives and messaging to drive engagement and support for our mission of building a better world for people and nature. Reporting to the Editorial Manager, you will collaborate closely with the development team to write stories that effectively articulate the impact of our initiatives, foster donor relationships, engage consumers, and mobilize resources for our programs worldwide. With your exceptional writing skills and editorial prowess, you will create persuasive content across various platforms including articles, emails, digital ads, and other multimedia materials. Your keen attention to detail and strategic mindset will be essential in ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and maintaining consistency in tone and messaging.

Responsibilities

• Write compelling original content for the Rainforest Alliance website, fundraising campaigns, donor newsletters, and other audience outreach materials as needed by the development department.
• Craft and edit narratives that effectively communicate the mission impact and goals of the Rainforest Alliance that resonate with diverse audiences including donors, sponsors, partners, and general consumers.
• Collaborate closely with the development team to align messaging and content with fundraising strategies and donor priorities.
• Write, edit, and proofread copy for donation, sponsorship, and other campaign materials, digital and print, with clear calls to action geared towards inspiring giving and supporting our mission.
• Develop stories and case studies that illustrate the impact of Rainforest Alliance programs and initiatives such as certification and regenerative agriculture practices on communities, biodiversity, and sustainable development.
• Work with programs and regional communications colleagues to gather relevant data and testimonials to support storytelling efforts.
• Uphold Rainforest Alliance brand standards in all written materials ensuring consistency in messaging, tone of voice, and style.
• Provide guidance and support to staff members on brand compliance as it relates to fundraising and development communications.

Qualifications

• **Education:** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• **Work experience:** Minimum 2-3 years of experience in fundraising communication, content development, or related field.
• **Language:** Native-level English proficiency, Spanish or French proficiency a plus.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization or fundraising environment preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues a plus.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant software applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Rainforest Alliance.

Job Level

4A US National

Salary range

• Excluding NY and DC: $51,922 - $74,174
• New York Salary Range: $61,690 - $88,128
• Washington DC Salary Range: $59,710 - $85,301

Deadline

May 5th, 2024

Notes

Only candidates authorized to work in US or Europe will be considered. If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department at recruitment@ra.org.

The Rainforest Alliance is creating a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities. To achieve our mission, we partner with diverse allies around the world to drive positive change across global supply chains and in many of our most critically important natural landscapes. Our alliance spans 70 countries and includes farmers, forest communities, companies, governments, civil society, and millions of individuals. Together, we work to protect forests and biodiversity, take action on climate, and promote the rights and improve the livelihoods of rural people.

As an international nonprofit organization with more than 30 years of experience in sustainability transformation, we understand that the social and economic well-being of rural communities is tightly connected to ecosystem health. This knowledge has shaped our rigorous programs to advance sustainable land use and commodity production. At the Rainforest Alliance, we combat climate change, protect forests and biodiversity, promote human rights, and improve livelihoods.

The enormity of the social and environmental challenges we are facing requires working together in a broad alliance. This is why we bring farmers, forest communities, companies, and consumers together to change the way the world produces, sources, and consumes. Why? To protect nature and improve lives, it’s becoming increasingly urgent that we approach the way we use our land and produce food and other products in more sustainable ways. For this to succeed, we need to fundamentally change the way that businesses operate and source and the choices we all make as consumers.

How: Our growing global alliance aims to transform our relationship with our natural resources and each other to create a better future for people and nature together. The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and any other protected group.