Careers at SkyTruth

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Careers

Careers at SkyTruth

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Open positions

Interested in using your skills to help save the planet?

*** Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications for this position. ***

About the Organization

SkyTruth is a conservation technology nonprofit that inspires people to protect the planet by using satellite imagery, big data, and the latest technological innovations to reveal environmentally damaging actions and make their impacts visible and measurable. Since its founding in 2001, countless organizations around the world have used SkyTruth’s products to hold polluters accountable for harmful activities that would otherwise remain hidden from view.

Mission: Sharing the view from space to promote conservation for people and the planet.

Vision: Everyone around the world enjoys a healthy environment and sustainable livelihood because transparency is the norm: polluters know they will be seen and caught, industries have cleaned up their practices, and governments are vigorously enforcing environmental protection.

Our current core focus areas include:

  • Cerulean. A global monitoring system for ocean oil pollution that uses satellite imagery to identify oil slicks, Cerulean also uses AIS ship broadcasts and offshore oil platform locations to identify potential sources.
  • 30×30. Our 30×30 Progress Tracker makes it easy for anyone who cares about the Earth’s biodiversity to see how the world is progressing toward protecting 30% of land and water by 2030, and to get involved in this ambitious global conservation initiative.
  • Democratization of geospatial data. By making geospatial data accessible and actionable, we enable the environmental movement, journalists, and resource constrained groups to take action through our Alerts platform and other initiatives.
  • For information about these and other programs, please visit our website.

About the Position

We are seeking a seasoned Communications and Engagement Manager to help turbocharge the reach and impact of SkyTruth’s technology and analysis to support climate action and biodiversity protection.

Reporting to the Chief Impact Officer, the Communications and Engagement Manager will lead implementation of SkyTruth’s communications strategy, with a focus on increasing the effectiveness of our engagement with target audiences and users, including environmental organizations, philanthropic organizations, journalists, and government agencies. The Communications and Engagement Manager will play a key role in communicating the impact of our technology and insights and effectively conveying SkyTruth’s brand as a trusted and innovative conservation technology organization.

Responsibilities

  • Manage development, publication, and maintenance of all SkyTruth content, including website, blog, newsletter, social media, and project presentations and overviews.
  • Collaborate with Data Storyteller, Program Strategy Analyst, senior communications consultant, and other team members on drafting content (including analysis, reports, and impact stories), maintaining consistency with organizational messaging, values, and brand.
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with journalists (covering energy, biodiversity, technology, corporate accountability, and other relevant topics) and evaluate and pitch opportunities for earned media and investigations.
  • Collaborate with partners, including environmental organizations and journalists, to amplify reach of joint efforts and to maintain accurate representation of SkyTruth analysis.
  • Manage inbound media requests, produce talking points, prepare spokespersons, and respond to media inquiries; as needed, be available outside of working hours on a reasonable basis.
  • Support go-to-market of technology products, such as Cerulean and 30×30 Progress Tracker, to increase brand awareness and product utilization by target users.
  • Conduct research on target audience and users, generating insights on alignment with organizational goals and products, through interviews, desktop research, and other methods.
  • Track and evaluate the success of the external communications strategy and provide recommendations to enhance future performance.
  • Coordinate SkyTruth’s presence at international conferences and other key events.

Key Attributes and Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of direct experience in positions with communications responsibilities; experience working on climate action and biodiversity protection preferred.
  • Proven track record of developing and delivering high profile, integrated communications strategies.
  • Experience in all aspects of communications delivery, from PR and media outreach to event coordination and social media.
  • Excellent oral communication, writing and editing skills, with ease in expressing complex concepts and issues in a clear, effective manner for general and technical audiences alike.
  • Demonstrated experience in conceiving, creating, and managing the development of written and visual content.
  • Ability to quickly form robust working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience using content management systems.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, organize time and identify resources for projects as needed.
  • Strong commitment to accuracy and keen attention to detail.
  • Highly proficient in English language.

Desirable

  • Experience collaborating with a cross-sectional team of technical and non-technical team members in technology product development environment.
  • Track record of using social and digital media to gain coverage and increase news and PR reach.
  • Digital marketing and Google Analytics experience.
  • Proficiency in another language.
  • Previous experience working remotely or in a globally distributed team.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time salaried position with an expected salary range of $75,000 – $100,000, with final compensation depending on skills and experience. SkyTruth’s robust benefits package includes a retirement plan with generous company match, health, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, a remote work stipend, professional development opportunities, 4 weeks of paid vacation plus ample sick leave, and 12 paid holidays. We use HR policies to embrace and support a positive and productive remote work culture, and want our team to live full lives outside of work.

Location

SkyTruth is a fully remote organization working across multiple time zones, so working hours may vary according to geography as well as operational and personal needs. Candidates can be located anywhere in the United States and must be able to reliably accommodate meetings across North American time zones and, occasionally, international time zones. The role’s supervisor is located in the Pacific Time Zone. Periodic domestic and international travel may be necessary to build relationships with key stakeholders, and participate in conferences, presentations, and meetings. In-person team retreats are typically held twice per year.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

The staff and leadership of SkyTruth believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as an organization. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. SkyTruth is an equal opportunity employer. We hire and promote qualified professionals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees of SkyTruth and our partners, vendors, suppliers, and contractors. Your skills and experiences are needed here!

Our Interview Process

Top candidates will be invited to schedule a one hour interview with our hiring manager. This may be followed by a 1-2 hour take home exercise to demonstrate writing skills. Candidates passing this stage will have an additional interview with other members of the SkyTruth team. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates throughout all aspects of the selection process.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples as a single PDF at this page. Please include links to websites, news articles, blog posts, or other media created by and/or featuring you. Applications will be accepted until February 23, 2024.

*** Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications for this position. ***

About the SkyTruth team

Our team includes professionals with expertise in computer programming, image processing, GIS, mapping, web development, geology, geography, conservation biology, environmental science, communications, and administration. Learn more about our talented staff and board.

Join the SkyTruth team

Our team includes professionals with expertise in computer programming, image processing, GIS, mapping, web development, geology, geography, conservation biology, environmental science, communications, and administration. Learn more about our talented staff and board.

Flexible work options