First Street Foundation is disruptive new not-for-profit with deep donor backing seeking to change the political equation to unlock national solutions to sea level rise.

We do things differently - we aim to change the game with best-in-class digital tools and analysis that build on existing efforts of others. We draw on our strength as communicators to reach and bring in those that other groups do not, building broad public support for solutions at the local and national level.

Our first initiative focuses on the communication of sea level rise (“SLR”) through SeaLevelRise.org and FloodiQ.com. With these properties, we visualize the risk and solutions to sea level rise flooding. As we roll these properties out nationally we will look to develop our next initiative.

The First Street Foundation is a registered non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status.

Mission of Role

The Freelance Copywriter will work with the VP of Audience Development to manage a clear and consistent voice for our brand. They will be involved in all stages of content creation from ideation to execution. The successful candidate will be in charge of writing captivating copy that breaks down a complex scientific topic while still drawing in our audience across all of our mediums. This role will also research, write and edit a variety of features for other publications on behalf of our brand. Lastly, they will help internal teams with copy needs that arise which may include commercial scripts, ad copy and copy editing. The mission of the role is to clearly communicate the risks and solutions to sea level rise in a way that will resonate, intrigue, and be understood by our target audience.

Job Description

• Significant experience writing strong, succinct copy

• Strong knowledge of environmental science

• Political Science Understanding a real benefit

• Experience with web markup language and search engine optimization

• Familiarity with commonly used style guides

• Understanding different language styles to ensure appeal across various target markets

• Working with creative and marketing to build innovative campaigns

Key Qualities

• The ability to write and think creatively

• The ability to work to strict deadlines without compromising on work quality

• Flexibility and the willingness to adapt ideas to the needs of the project

• An eye for detail and strong research skills

• Impeccable organizational skills

• Ability to breakdown complex scientific topics into understandable soundbites

Values:

• Teamwork: Be fun, fast, collaborative, and supportive

• Dedication: Be here because you want to change the world

• Ownership: Think and act like owner

• Adaptability: Be humble and agile

• Integrity: Believe individual and organizational credibility is everything

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Please send resumes to Tanya Matos at tanya@firststreet.org

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.