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ORGANIZATION: Remineralize the Earth, Towards a Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Climate

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Who we are

Remineralize the Earth (RTE) is a Northampton, MA-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization engaged in a variety of projects both domestically and internationally that promote the use of finely ground rock dust and sea-based minerals to restore soils. Through our education and outreach, projects, research, and advocacy, RTE facilitates a worldwide movement that brings together gardeners and farmers, scientists and policymakers, and the public to regenerate soils and forests around the world, increase the nutritional quality and yield of food, and stabilize the climate through carbon sequestration.

We work with local and virtual volunteers on our program management system called Basecamp. Our team is made up of federal work-study students as well as graduate students, researchers, and other professionals.


Science Writing

Our goal is to produce accessible and high-quality information that can be available on our website to policy makers, researchers, donors, farmers and the general public.

We are looking for science writers who can write the content for our website.

Major responsibilities include:
  • Writing website content such as articles, blogs, latest news and events (this includes editing photos and graphics)
  • Reading scientific journal papers and writing articles for our website explaining the results and potential impacts of new scientific developments
  • Reporting on what’s happening around the world of remineralization
  • Networking and promoting other projects and institutions around the world working on similar missions

For this position, we are looking for someone with a background and experience in journalism, communications, English or a background in environmental/climate science, agriculture, and geology. A minimum of 5 hours per week is required.

Have a look at the RTE website to get an idea of the types of featured articles and blog posts we are looking for. We do not want the writing on the website to be all academic, we are looking for people who can put together magazine features in a popular science vein for the general public.

Why RTE? By volunteering with RTE, you will be part of an exciting and vital environmental movement! At RTE we work towards educating policy makers, farmers, international institutions and the general public about the benefits of healthier soils- which can be achieved through remineralization; We also would like to post your profile on our website; After 3 months of work, we can write a recommendation on your LinkedIn and other social media profiles; We can write professional recommendations telling your contacts about our experience with you. Most importantly, you will be able to feel proud of yourself for helping the world stabilize the climate and produce more nutritious food. Come join us, by dedicating your precious time and skills.

Submitting your credentials

Please email us your resume and/or LinkedIn URL and let us know how many hours per week that you would like to volunteer for RTE. Make sure to list some good times to speak with you and we will get back to you with a schedule for an appointment. Skype to Skype is preferred or otherwise, we will call you on your telephone number from Skype. Make sure to send your credentials to jcampe@remineralize.org.

We look forward to speaking with you!

Joanna Campe

Executive Director

Remineralize the Earth

152 South Street

Northampton, MA 01060 USA

Skype: reminearth

Email: jcampe@remineralize.org

http://www.remineralize.org

Book

Geotherapy: Innovative Methods of Soil Fertility Restoration, Carbon Sequestration, and Reversing CO2 Increase

http://www.crcpress.com/product/isbn/9781466595392

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About Remineralize the Earth, Towards a Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Climate

Location:

152 South Street, Northampton, MA 01060, US

Mission Statement

Remineralize the Earth promotes the regeneration of soils and forests worldwide with finely ground rock dust as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides, creating fertile soils much as the Earth does. Not only do we need to recycle and return the organic matter to the soil, it is equally vital to return all of the mineral nutrients which create fertile soils and healthy crops and forests.

Description

An international NGO that networks information and research on soil remineralization to gardeners, farmers, ecological activists, scientists, policy makers and the aggregate and stone producers whose by-product is a source of remineralization; to promote further research and projects, from small to large, cooperative to businesses that would benefit and create a healthier environment. We have a website with an online magazine, forum, research, and many other resources.

CAUSE AREAS

Computers & Technology
Education & Literacy
Environment
Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Journalism
  • Copy Writing / Copy Editing
  • Networking
  • Environmental Science
  • CSR / Volunteer Coordination
  • Technical Writing

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ hours per week
  • For this position, we are looking for someone with a background and experience in journalism,  communications, English or a background in environmental/climate science, agriculture, and geology.

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