Communications and PR Coordinator

Job Description

About WorldGBCThe World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) catalyses the uptake of sustainable buildings for everyone, everywhere.Transforming the building and construction sector across three strategic areas - climate action, health & wellbeing, and resources& circularity - we are a global action network comprised of 70 Green Building Councils around the globe.As members of the UN Global Compact, we work with businesses, organisations and governments to drive the ambitions of the Paris Agreement and UN GlobalGoals for Sustainable Development. Through a systems change approach, our network is leading the industry towards a net zero carbon, healthy, equitable and resilient built environment.About the roleThe building and construction sector is responsible for closeto 40% of global, energy-related carbon emissions and 50% of materials use. Four billion people are vulnerable to climate risks and 91% of people live in areas that break World Health Organization limits on air pollution.One of our key roles is to communicatehow the sustainable building movement can be a powerful solution to these issues. As we promote, educate and advocate for sustainable buildings, the goal of the marketing and communications team is to raise awareness of the exemplary work of our network ofGBCs, corporate partners and funders.This role contributes to the external and internal (Green Building Council membership and partners) marketing communications strategy spanning webinars, physical events, social media, newsletters, editorial and video content,reports, and press outreach.Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Support the media activities of WorldGBC and CEO Contribute to the development and delivery of WorldGBCs marketing and communications reports and campaigns (e.g. World GreenBuilding Week, #BuildingToCOP26) Take ownership of a workstream in WorldGBCs communications masterplanner, responsible for workstream management and implementation Contribute to the WorldGBC team by creating and delivering high-quality communications activities.Provide guidance on how to use the brand guidelines and templates to staff and partners Support the development and distribution of all print and electronic and communications assets, such as the annual report, fundraising brochures, research publications,event invitations, MS Office templates, presentations and infographics Gather information regarding local, global and key stakeholder events ensuring WorldGBCs position and presence on the world stage. Support WorldGBCs involvement and participation in events.Develop content for WorldGBCs communication channels, including blogs, new stories, case studies and success stories of green building activities Contribute to the management of WorldGBCs media outreach programme to drive positive coverage: Write press releasesand distribute them to media. Continually monitor, analysing, and improve coverage Provide input into the monthly Global Update newsletter, promotional mailers and the Basecamp Members Area to support the implementation of WorldGBCs communications strategyCoordinate regular updates to WorldGBC staff and key stakeholders Undertake ad hoc activities or assignments that may be delegatedExperience, skills and education Must have experience or attributes: 3 - 6+ years demonstrable relevant experience working incommunications and / or marketing Educated to Degree level or equivalent / relevant formal training Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, translating complex material into easy to read promotional copy. Writing and editing thought leadershipcontent for a business audience Highly organised and excellent attention to detail Project management Report production Press release writing and outreach Web site management Social media management Passion for sustainability issues, the built environmentand the mission of WorldGBC and its members Service-like attitude, teamwork and ability to thrive within a small, motivated and often virtual team Excellent IT literacy and database management skills. Familiarity with Salesforce, Basecamp, Mailchimp and Drupalis desirable A willingness to take on administrative tasks large and small and to work independently and in a team environment Desirable experience or attributes: Corporate sustainability communications and / or marketing Membership organisations and / ornon profit sector High-level stakeholder engagement Strategy development Campaign ideation Content creation: entry level graphic design and video production for social media and report production Experience of digital media best practice, including a user-centricapproach to content, usability testing and accessibility The ideal candidate is: A strategic thinker - has an ability to focus on the end goal and ensure that every activity and approach is directed towards this goal A creative mind - will innovate with approachesand engagement techniques A relationship builder - will listen to the needs of the team, industry and GBCs, and work collaboratively Able to develop and implement a work plan - be meticulous in managing deadlines and deliverables, working with the marketingteam and WorldGBC colleagues to ensure on-time deliveryWorldGBC thanks all applicants but will only be able to respond to short-listed candidates.