Organization: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper http://www.waterkeeper.ca
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper is a growing charity working for a swimmable,
drinkable, fishable future. We are seeking a Swim Guide writer to
craft website and app content, articles, and support materials for
Swim Guide to reach a variety of audiences interested in swimmable
water.
Swim Guide is a website and a s
martphone app that delivers real time
water quality information to Swim Guide users for over 7,000 beaches,
lakes, rivers, and swimming holes in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and New
Zealand. http://www.theswimguide.org
The Writer position is perfect for someone who loves to write and is
passionate about helping the community learn about and protect their
recreational waters.
Description of Responsibilities
The Swim Guide Writer will create most of Swim Guide’s online and
written communications. Your primary responsibilities will be:
• Writing and/or editing blog posts on a range topics related to
recreational water;
• Writing and/or editing content related to planning trips to coastal
and freshwater swim sites.
• Writing backgrounders on Swim Guide’s affiliated organizations;
• Writing support manuals for Swim Guide affiliates
• Writing beach and regional descriptions;
• Posting content to http://www.theswimguide.org (training will be provided);
• Creating press releases related to Swim Guide;
• Writing and/or editing articles and op-eds about Swim Guide.
Required Skills and Experience
• Excellent writing skills, particularly for web readers;
• The ability to explain complex subjects and ideas to different audiences;
• Minimum two years experience creating content for the public
(professional or volunteer experience);
• Minimum one year experience managing online content;
• Ability to follow style guides.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.
Other Desirable Skills and Experience
• An understanding of recreational water quality issues and activities.
• An interest in analytics and the willingness to optimize your
writing to reach audiences more effectively;
• Team player, positive attitude, cooperative and helpful;
• Flexible and willing to respond quickly to emerging stories and issues;
• Passionate about protecting waterways.
To Apply:
Each application must include 1 copy of the following documents:
• A letter that describes why you are interested in the Swim Guide
Writer / Content Creator position with Lake Ontario Waterkeeper;
• Your resumé (or link to online version);
• Names and contact information for two professional and/or academic
references;
• Three samples of your work (or links to writing samples) that you
feel best demonstrate your communications abilities. Feel free to
include explanatory notes or background.
Please submit your application as soon as possible to:
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper
admin@waterkeeper.ca
Re: Swim Guide Writer Position
This is a seasonal, four-month contract. The position is available now
and applications will be reviewed as they arrive.
Sorry, but we can only respond to those candidates selected for an interview.
About Lake Ontario Waterkeeper
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper is a Canadian charity working for a day when
every person in our watershed can safely touch the water, when the
water is pure enough to drink, and when the lake is clean and wild
enough that you could toss in a line anywhere and pull out a fish.
Our programs bring together law, science, culture, and digital media
in order to connect and empower people to restore polluted places,
protect human health, and promote thriving natural spaces.