
UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Communications Officer at Blockchain & Climate Institute/ BCI America Inc.. THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE. Role Title. : Communications Officer . Role Nature: . Voluntary (unpaid). Location: . Home-based. The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteer-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.. Our Data Policy. . We are looking for . VOLUNTEER Communications Officer . who is keen to play a progressive role in the climate action community with a focus on energy and environmental policy. Reporting to the Director of Research (Energy & Environment), the Communications Officer (Energy and Environment) will sit within Research Division II (Energy and Environment) to provide communications insights and support the creation of content from the division. They will also be required to distill and create relevant content in contribution to the wider BCI Communications Strategy, working closely with the BCI Communications Branch (under the External Affairs Bureau). The ideal candidate should have a passion for story-telling and generating interesting content.. . Your responsibilities will include:. . Ensuring all external materials including research papers, presentations for clients, and external conferences are of publication quality and aligned with BCI key messages;. . Supporting content planning and development focused on energy and environmental policy, for the various communications channels including website, blog, and social media;. . Performing research for insights on the BCI’s target audience in the energy and environment sectors for the purpose of executing successful communications activities;. . Supporting Research Division II’s external materials for events including major industry events such as COP; and. . Maintaining a strong knowledge of developments in energy and environmental policy to ensure BCI content is on the pulse and engaged in trending conversations.. . Skills & Abilities. . . Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;. . Complete fluency in English and an engaging and accurate writing style; . . Additional language skills are desirable, in particular, French and Spanish;. . Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills; . . Demonstrated flexibility;. . Good grasp of storytelling; . . Confident communicator; . . Strong attention to detail; . . Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure.. . General & Specialist Knowledge. . Proven understanding of communication channels (e.g. social media);. . Knowledge of (or interest in learning about) key policies, initiatives, and treaties related to areas such as emissions targets and trading, green and blue bonds, biodiversity and conservation, climate mitigation and adaptation;. . Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office; . . A keen interest in topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology.. . Education & Training. A relevant degree or experience in Communications, Journalism, or a relevant discipline.. Relevant Experience. . Experience working in a relevant communications role;. . A portfolio of exceptional writing and editing; . . . Experience working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using one's own initiative.. . Company Location: United Kingdom.