Employment Opportunity: Content Writer
About SOI:
The SOI Foundation is recognized globally for delivering life-changing expeditions. But that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our mission.
Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges, making youth voices, ideas, and action more important than ever. Through educational expeditions, cross-cultural experiences, science and outreach initiatives in the Arctic, Antarctic, and places in between, the SOI Foundation inspires new perspectives, ideas, connections and collaborative solutions for a nature-positive world. The outcome is a global network that takes action and contributes to building healthy communities and a sustainable future for people and our planet.
Position Summary:
The SOI Foundation is looking for a Content Writer to join the communications team. Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded writer that is able to write for a variety of media including traditional, digital and print. You enjoy collaborating with a small team, have the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines, are self-motivated, and passionate about the Polar Regions, education, and youth engagement.
The SOI Foundation’s hybrid workplace model combines both in-person collaboration and focused remote work. Due to the collaborative nature of this role, it will be primarily based out of the Gatineau office in Quebec.
* This is a full-time position. Work on weekends and some overtime hours may be required to support expeditions, events or other time-sensitive initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Write press releases for upcoming expeditions and programs
- Develop pre-expedition materials including Participant Orientation Handbook, Educator Handbook and Pre-learning Material.
- Document expedition and program activities for use in publications, reports and media
- Write post-expedition reports informing partners of the successes for each expedition, program or initiative
- Write branded materials such as brochures and newsletters
- Write original copy and edit content for a range of marketing and communications materials
- Develop presentations or speeches for the Operational Management team
Skills And Qualifications:
- A degree in journalism, English or a relevant field
- 5+ years of proven experience as a writer
- Track record of writing
- Great communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent proofreading skills
- Bilingualism (English/French) an asset
Character Profile:
- Self-starter demonstrating a strong capacity to work independently and collaboratively
- Must demonstrate flexibility, initiative, good judgment, consideration and professionalism
- Knowledge and experience of the Canadian Arctic and working with Indigenous communities is an asset
- Adventurous; willing to participate in SOI’s expedition programming
- Outgoing, positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork
Application process:
SOI offers a dynamic environment, an exciting international network of alumni, a strong partnership network and state-of-the-art education programs. To apply for this exciting position, please email your resume and a link to your portfolio to craig@soifoundation.org. Resumes will be looked at on a rolling basis.
SOI is committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion among its staff and programs and invites all qualified applicants to submit a resume and portfolio. We thank all applicants for their applications.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Thank you so much for your interest in the SOI Foundation!