Freelance Sustainability Writer

For more than three decades, Omega has been the go-to source for programs that explore the extraordinary potential that exists in all of us as individuals and together as a human family. From the beginning, sustainability has been one of our core values. We strive to teach, model, and act in ways that are just and take into account the well-being of all living things.

With the opening of the Omega Center for Sustainable Living in 2009, Omega entered the world stage with one of the greenest buildings and water reclamation facilities in existence. Building on the momentum of this exciting project, we are looking to create a content hub where together we can explore and discover the path to a truly regenerative future.

If you are an engaged, collaborative, creative, and experienced writer with a passion for helping others and our planet, consider joining our growing content development team. This is a pivotal opportunity for a successful, motivated writer to contribute in a meaningful way to awakening the best in the human spirit.

Position Overview:

Omega Institute is currently seeking a Freelance Sustainability Writer.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the managing editor and the chief marketing officer to create newsworthy, dynamic, and engaging content on behalf of the Omega Center for Sustainable Living
• Develop various kinds of content, including, but not limited to:

1. Articles or slideshows
2. Positioning pieces on current events
3. Interviews with teachers or staff

• Create content that will inspire and engage both new and existing audiences via eOmega.org and social media
• Provide content that is ready for publication. Copy should be fully copyedited and include a meta description, keywords, and free tags
• Most of the work can be done remotely, but once a week there is a required collaborative work session with the content development team on Omega's campus in Rhinebeck, NY 

Qualifications:

• Seasoned, independent, published writer
• Deeply aware of the current news and timely trends in sustainability
• Professional, mature, and highly motivated
• Eager to share ideas and suggest stories or angles
• Enjoys brainstorming and exploring possibilities
• Able to turn content around quickly
• Committed to supporting the mission of Omega and its initiatives
• Familiar with a broad range of social media outlets
• High journalistic standards
• On alignment with Omega's visions, goals and core values 

To Apply:

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to 3 samples of published writing (urls are fine) along with your resume, url to your LinkedIn profile and a cover letter that serves as an introduction and includes answers to the following questions:

• Why are you applying for this role?
• What can you offer Omega?
• What do you imagine this role will offer you professionally and personally?
• How do you know Omega's work? Have you experienced us on campus or in some other way?
• In what way(s) has your professional life reflected Omega's mission statement?
• In what way(s) have Omega's core values resonated within your work life and personal life?
• Which core value do you resonate with most fully and why?
• What are your salary requirements? (Feel free to state a range.)

Please direct emails to Jenn Brown with the position title in the subject line. 

No phone calls please.