Location: Remote
Start date: As soon as possible
Duration: 3-6 months (or longer)
Earth.Org is seeking motivated and hard-working individuals to contribute to our data visualisation effort on a volunteer (unpaid) basis.
International applicants welcomed, as well as applicants wishing to work remotely.
Our Mission
Earth.Org is a not-for-profit environmental organisation based in Hong Kong. We bring science closer to the public. We take publicly available data on natural ecosystems, pollution, carbon emissions etc. and re-elaborate it in a more visually impactful way to reach and inform a larger audience.
The Opportunity
● Grow an ambitious fact-based and data-oriented NGO
● Get your work published on Earth.Org, which reaches 1+ million readers every month
● A fast-paced working environment that lets you grow day by day
● Flat hierarchies with space for your own ideas in a dynamic, dedicated and motivated team of people with a diverse range of backgrounds
Responsibilities
● Create powerful, engaging, striking graphics that tell a story. The data team coordinator will provide directions
● Deliverables include: interactive graphic elements, forecasts derived by data amalgamation
● Work closely with other team members to understand deliverables
● Help source and normalise datasets to produce the graphics
● Find creative visual solutions to hard data issues. Make the story stand out!
● We want a problem solver who can generate ideas and turn them into concrete actions, independently and entrepreneurially
Essential Qualifications
● Students still studying or nearing completion in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Statistics, Economics, Engineering or a passion in the analytical field.
● Passion for data
● Extensive knowledge in statistics or applied mathematics
● Familiarity with techniques such as modelling/optimization and experience in using advanced analytical methodologies to answer environmental questions
● Experience with statistical software such as R, Python, etc.
● Strong interest in environmental issues/topics
● Excellent communication skills and proficiency in written and spoken English
● Proficiency in MS Office & Excel
● Ability to work collaboratively
If you meet the aforementioned requirements, please send your CV and examples of your work, alongside a brief introduction of yourself, to our Data Team Coordinator William at william.kin@earth.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
