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Description
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to create practical ways to protect the planet and improve people's lives. Our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment for current and future generations.
- People and ecosystems: Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems and assure their capacity to provide humans with needed goods and services.
- Climate change: Protect the global climate system from further harm due to emissions of greenhouse gases and help humanity and the natural world adapt to unavoidable climate change.
- Markets and Enterprise: Harness markets and enterprise to expand economic opportunity and protect the environment.
- Access: Guarantee public access to information and decisions regarding natural resources and the environment.
- Institutional excellence: Support and enhance WRI's ability to achieve results.
In all of its policy research and work with institutions, WRI tries to build bridges between ideas and action, meshing the insights of scientific research, economic and institutional analyses, and practical experience with the need for open and participatory decision-making.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative person to play a significant role in the ongoing development and management of EarthTrends, a comprehensive online database that focuses on the environmental, social, and economic trends that shape our world. The successful applicant will help to fulfill WRI's mission of guaranteeing public access to information and analysis related to sustainable development and the environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage written and statistical content on the EarthTrends website
- Conduct research of environmental, social, and economic indicators drawn from over 60 international sources
- Write and edit technical notes associated with variables in the EarthTrends database
- Regularly write and edit brief summaries of related news, publications, and data for posting on the EarthTrends homepage
- Help develop the forthcoming EarthTrends Global Trends series (text and graphics), assessing important conditions and trends (e.g., HIV/AIDS, GHG emissions, energy production) related to sustainable development issues
- Perform focused research in support of WRI's four program areas upon request
- Assist with general project management and strategic planning responsibilities as necessary
- Oversee EarthTrends interns
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a quantitative emphasis (science or economics background with a policy focus is ideal). An advanced degree is desirable
- 1-3 years of work experience
- Strong quantitative abilities and experience in using statistics and math to interpret data
- Superior care and concern for detail
- Ability to manipulate large data sets
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of international environmental issues and geography
- Understanding of the role that scientific information plays in formulating environmental policy
- An affinity for graphic design, data visualization and/or web information tools
Additional skills (not required):
- Knowledge of GIS and/or computer programming
- Foreign language skills
Compensation: Salary and benefits commensurate with experience; excellent benefits.
To Apply:
Please email or mail your cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume. Please, no phone calls.
World Resources Institute
Attn: Crystal Davis
10 G Street, NE (Suite 800)
Washington, DC 20002
RI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is WRI's policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability. WRI only accepts resumes for current vacancies.