Communications Coordinator (Perú)

Closing date: 08th February. Applications for this role will be reviewed on an on-going basis. We reserve the right to close the role is we find a suitable applicant. Please therefore submit your application as soon as possible.

About Cool Earth

Cool Earth is an NGO that backs people to protect rainforests and fight the climate crisis. We believe that the state of the rainforest will continue to worsen if indigenous peoples and local communities continue to be marginalised. Whilst these people comprise less than 5% of the world’s population, they manage or have rights to 25% of the Earth’s land area and protect an estimated 80% of global biodiversity. Cool Earth delivers programmes and has developed networks in the three largest expanses of rainforest in the world: the Amazon, the New Guinea forest and the Congo Basin.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Cool Earth's dynamic and growing team in Peru. You will promote Cool Earth’s work by telling stories of what is happening in the Peruvian communities we work with, focusing on people, rainforest and climate.

The stories and updates you share will make up an important part of the global communications and fundraising strategies so that we can inspire more people around the world to donate, so we can protect even more rainforest.

As part of the Fundraising and Engagement team, the Communications Coordinator

will work collaboratively with local staff, communities and with several Indigenous partners to deliver compelling and engaging content for all Cool Earth platforms, from social media and the website to emails, press and reports.

This position requires someone who is creative, collaborative and a confident and diplomatic communicator, with an understanding of and commitment to ethical content creation and community centric communications.

This position will be based in Lima, Peru and the salary range is between S/. 4,500 and S/. 6,500 soles.

Job description: What you’ll do:

Strategy, planning and reporting

• Support the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager to refine the communications strategy to promote the work of Cool Earth in Peru and Latin America.
• Active participation in the development of ethical content gathering processes.
• Active participation in planning and budgeting for the communications department in Peru.
• Support the Senior Marketing Manager with KPIs and progress reports..
• Deliver weekly updates to the FunCo team of the work happening in Peru, to support fundraising efforts.

Content collection and production

• Tell compelling and engaging stories of the impact of Cool Earth’s work in Peru, looking especially at the impact on people, rainforest and climate.
• Copywriting, from social media, blogs, press releases, emails and reports.
• Take and edit photos and videos of Cool Earth’s work in Peru.
• Commission visual content from agencies and freelance creatives where we cannot deliver the content ourselves.
• Project manage regular content collection trips to the communities.
• Be responsible for informed consent from contributors in line with Cool Earth’s ethical standards.
• Work collaboratively with local staff to understand Cool Earth programmes.

Outreach

• Keep up to date (and share with the FunCo team) the latest news and events affecting rainforests in Latin America, with a particular focus on the Peruvian Amazon.
• Assist in the organisation of events and campaigns (online, face-to-face, hybrid) linked to Cool Earth projects.
• Work with our Indigenous partners communications teams to ensure engaging content that celebrates the success and impact of our work together.

PR and branding

• Respond to PR opportunities.
• Draft press releases, organise interviews, liaise with external agencies and develop relationships with press contacts to secure press coverage both in Peru and globally.
• Draft reactive quotes for environmental press stories and broader global news trends.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure consistency in terms of voice, branding and messagin. 

Database management 

• Update ResourceSpace with photos and videos taken from content collection trips.
• Co-ordinate and store image and video consent forms in line with data protection laws and regulations.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of journalists and media organisations in Peru and Latin America.
• Update Cool Earth’s press log when coverage is secured.

Essentials

• Fluent in written and spoken Spanish.
• Outstanding communication skills, a confident and diplomatic communicator
• Excellent project management skills, including time and task management as well as budget and resource management.
• A willingness to travel to communities and field as required.
• Experience delivering copy, video and photography for a range of communications outputs (reports, emails, social media, website).
• Experience communicating complex and innovative information to a large and diverse audience.
• High level of IT competency and experience of using social media/digital communication tools .
• Genuine interest in and commitment to the environmental and climate principles of Cool Earth.
• A demonstrable commitment to EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion). 
• Understanding of General Data Protection Regulations. 

Desirable

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Experience working with indigenous communities and in remote locations.
• Experience in sharing content and sharing back achievements with partnering communities.
• Working knowledge of designing softwares (Canva), photography and videography.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace, Slack and Trello.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems and website CMS, especially Salesforce and WordPress.

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Equal Opportunities 

At Cool Earth we are committed to equal opportunity and celebrate the unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences of all applicants and employees. 

We don't discriminate based on factors like gender, race, age, physical abilities, religion, or sexual orientation.  

Our application process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and we value your contributions regardless of these characteristics. 

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Safeguarding 

Cool Earth is dedicated to strengthening the rights and resilience of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) living in rainforests. Cool Earth believes that a child, young person, or adult should never experience abuse of any kind. Protecting their safety and their freedom is integral to our work and our values. 

Cool Earth is committed to keeping the IPLCs we work and engage with safe from any harm that could be caused by coming into contact with our organisation. This includes potential harm arising from the conduct and behaviour of staff, partners, or affiliates of Cool Earth, or the design and implementation of our programmes and activities. 

We maintain a strict zero-tolerance approach towards any attitudes, behaviours or actions that put others at risk of harm. 

Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks as per the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. For more information see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice. 

Flexible working hours

Remote working

Annual training