Job Opportunities

GLOBE-Net Web Researcher/Writer

The GLOBE Foundation is a Vancouver-based, not-for-profit environmental business organization dedicated to finding practical business-oriented solutions to the world's environmental challenges. Formed in 1993, we're a leader in championing green initiatives and leveraging sustainable ventures into mutually rewarding opportunities for enterprise and the environment.

Reporting to the Editor, GLOBE-Net, the primary responsibility of this position is to research the web and other sources of information and prepare articles, reports and special features to post on GLOBE-Net.com environmental business news site.

This involves:

• Writing, refreshing, updating and editing website content to ensure accuracy and timeliness of the information and graphic content contained therein;
• Pooling information from a variety of sources and blending into a unique, informative and concise piece with a clear and relevant message;
• Solid understanding of the business of the environment and related issues, such as renewable energy, corporate responsibility, etc;
• The ongoing operation, administration, development, and design of the GLOBE-Net website;
• Working with the Marketing and Communications Team, and other members of the GLOBE Foundation to translate the various goals and objectives of the Foundation into relevant content for GLOBE-Net, thereby maximizing integration and synergy between GLOBE Foundation product lines and cross-selling other GLOBE Foundation products/services;
• Exploring new technology options for the delivery of GLOBE-Net's corporate messages, business opportunity transactions, advertising opportunities/sales and all related information services;
• Managing the promotion of GLOBE-Net services through targeted marketing initiatives; encouragement of GLOBE-Net 'pick up' from relevant www search sites; and assisting in promoting the site through other GLOBE Foundation communications vehicles;
• Responding to all inquiries and answering all website related questions from internal and external users and acting as the web master for the site;
• Maintaining the GLOBE-Net database as required to serve its clients needs and to facilitate its integration with other GLOBE Foundation databases;
• Other related duties as specified by the Editor of GLOBE-Net.

Key Skills:

• A University education or equivalent is preferred.
• Familiarity with the business of the environment a definite asset.
• Overall writing quality must be very high; exceptional research, comprehension, grammar and spelling skills with ability to edit quickly and thoroughly for a highly knowledgeable audience of paramount importance.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and simultaneously manage a variety of articles pertaining to different subject matter is essential. The site requires approximately 7 articles each week, 500-800 words each.
• 100% fluency in English both written and oral mandatory.
• Must enjoy working in a small office environment and be able to stay on top of/identify opportunities within the organization's various projects to seamlessly integrate into GLOBE-Net content.
• Able to work independently and meet aggressive time deadlines.

Please send a complete resume outlining your educational qualifications and relevant work experience, references and sample of your written work to the address below before June 13, 2008 to the attention of Frank Came, frank.came@globe.ca. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

GLOBE Foundation
578 - 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC
V6C 3E1

Visit GLOBE-Net at www.globe-net.com.