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Prepare Rainforest Trust spokespersons for media interviews, including message development, Q&As and coaching on effective communication tactics.

Every action we take now to protect rainforest will have a lasting impact on the future by maintaining our planet’s critical ecosystems.

Position Rainforest Trust leaders as subject-matter experts on important topics with mainstream and conservation media, including digital, print and broadcast. reliable, independent, third-party sources, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Certificate of Incorporation of World Parks Endowment, Inc", "Saving the world's forests 1 acre at a time", "October 2006 - World Parks Endowment becomes World Land Trust-US", "World Land Trust-US Becomes Rainforest Trust", "Rainforest Trust Appoints James Deutsch CEO", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rainforest_Trust&oldid=973696420, Nature conservation organizations based in the United States, Environmental organizations based in Virginia, Environmental organizations established in 1988, Articles lacking reliable references from January 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 18 August 2020, at 18:02.

[4] On September 16, 2013, as part of celebrating the organization's 25th anniversary, the World Land Trust-US changed its name to Rainforest Trust.[5]. Join a campaign that is already fundraising for this nonprofit. Most acres are permanently protected for an average of less than $100 per acre. Over half of the world’s rainforests have been destroyed, and almost 70,000 acres more are lost every day. Since 1988, Rainforest Trust has been safeguarding imperiled tropical habitats and saving endangered species by establishing protected areas in….

Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Rainforest Trust seeks a Public Relations Coordinator to join its Philanthropy Team. Since 1988, Rainforest Trust has been safeguarding imperiled tropical habitats and saving endangered species by establishing protected areas in partnership with local organizations and communities. There are multiple opportunities with Rainforest Trust to increase business visibility via social media, as well as on our site. Ability to run PR campaigns that deliver measurable results and meet objectives. In 2006, then World Parks Endowment affiliated itself with World Land Trust, a UK-based nonprofit environmental organization, and became World Land Trust-US, as both organizations were dedicated to minimizing their costs in order to allow donated funds to flow to habitat conservation projects on the ground.

Rainforest Trust purchases and protects the most threatened tropical forests, saving endangered wildlife through partnerships and community engagement.

Copyright © 2020 Idealist / Action Without Borders, 7200 Lineweaver Road, Suite 100, Warrenton, VA 20187. Write press releases and other media communications. A strong news sense and creative approach to developing story ideas. A Bachelor’s degree and 8-10 years’ proven track record in media and public relations or a combination of education and/or equivalent experience. Manage inbound requests from the media for information or interviews with Rainforest Trust spokespersons.

“Being a Rainforest Trust Fellow makes me connected with renowned conservationists to exchange field experiences in diverse conservation specialties. In 2006, then World Parks Endowment affiliated itself with World Land Trust, a UK-based nonprofit environmental organization, and became World Land Trust-US, as both organizations were dedicated to minimizing their costs in order to allow donated fund… Start your own campaign for this nonprofit. In Ecuador, the Rainforest Trust worked with the Fundación Jocotoco to acquire 495 more hectares (1,222 more acres) for the Río Canandé Reserve, considered to have one of the highest concentrations of endemic and threatened species in the world. If current rates of deforestation continue, all of our planet’s original rainforest could be lost within decades, resulting in massive extinctions, accelerated climate change, and increased desertification. As an important member of the Marketing Team, this position will develop and execute public facing media campaigns, cultivate media relationships, respond to media inquiries, write press releases, prepare FAQs and other documents as needed, coordinate media interviews, prepare senior staff to conduct those interviews, and evaluate and manage risk. It’s decisive in winning customers’ trust before they even get a chance to try out your products. It's not too late! Rainforest Trust is well on its way to surpassing WWF in regard to its effectiveness and achievements.

The Rainforest Trust, for example, supports local conservation groups around the world in purchasing and managing critically important habitats.

In 2020, James C. Deutsch became the CEO.[7]. Rainforest Trust is a US-based nonprofit environmental organization focused on the purchase and protection of tropical lands to strategically conserve threatened species[3]. Deadline-oriented, inquisitive, with great follow-up and reporting skills. Experience building relationships with media and developing media target lists.

S/he will be part of the team that develops key messages for our integrated fundraising campaigns.

Robert S. Ridgely, President Emeritus, is an expert on neotropical birds, on which he has published several books, is a longtime conservationist, and is the co-discoverer of the jocotoco antpitta.

A professional logo design communicates to customers that you take your brand seriously. Excellent writing skills, effective use of language, creativity, and commitment; attention to detail is critical. Rainforest Trust purchases and protects the most threatened tropical forests, saving endangered wildlife through partnerships and community engagement.

The Public Relations Coordinator will be responsible for building and maintaining a positive reputation and image for Rainforest Trust with the media and other stakeholders.

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We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Proven track record generating media results. As of 2017, Rainforest Trust has helped protect 18,000,000 acres (73,000 km2) of habitat. Develop and pitch proactive stories that raise the profile of the organization and its projects, partners and other initiatives in the media. Rainforest Trust Founded in 1988, this group buys land to save it from deforestation and development and to preserve habitat. [6], Byron Swift was the CEO of the organization from 1988 until 2012 when Paul Salaman became the CEO. With our partners, we have protected more than 24.5 million acres of vital habitat across Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. The organization also seeks to help in-situ conservation measures by providing training, capital and equipment for environmental stewardship in economically impoverished areas. With your help, we can make a difference. Rainforest Trust is a US-based nonprofit environmental organization focused on the purchase and protection of tropical lands to strategically conserve threatened species . Rainforest Trust seeks a Public Relations Coordinator to join its Philanthropy Team.

Establish and maintain relationships with conservation and mainstream media, including reporters, editors and producers, to promote Rainforest Trust stories and impact. Sponsor name/logo on Rainforest Trust Philanthropy-related electronic materials 4 times per year SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS INCREASE BUSINESS VISIBILITY WITH RAINFOREST TRUST Sponsorship gives companies high brand visibility across multiple marketing vehicles. Rainforest Trust is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies upon the generous support of the public to successfully implement our important conservation action. Creating a business logo is the first step in this direction. The Public Relations Coordinator will be responsible for building and maintaining a positive reputation and image for Rainforest Trust with the media and other stakeholders. Founded in 1988, Rainforest Trust was formerly known as World Parks Endowment. Every action we take now to protect rainforest will have a lasting impact on the future by maintaining our planet’s critical ecosystems. Founded in 1988, Rainforest Trust was formerly known as World Parks Endowment.

The organization stays laser-focused on its mission and keeps overhead costs incredibly low so that donor dollars go directly to conservation in the field, where they belong. Rainforest Trust supports the purchase of large tracts of land by local NGO's working across tropical Asia, Africa, and Latin America for the purposes of protecting it, in a fashion similar to the Nature Conservancy by making use of land trusts. Over half of the world’s rainforests have been destroyed, and almost 70,000 acres more are lost every day. If you are a small business trying to scale up, boosting your brand’s credibility is essential. Rainforest Trust is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies upon the generous support of the public to successfully implement our important conservation action.

Build customer trust.