KML Programmer/Graphic Designer

Description

KML Programmer/ Graphic Designer

Climate Central is a new nonprofit organization dedicated to tracking and communicating climate change science and solutions in print, on the web, and through short video segments. We are based in Princeton, NJ and Palo Alto, CA.

Climate Central aims to provide a bridge between the scientific community and the public in matters related to climate change, its consequences and its solutions.

Position:

Compelling and creative visualization of climate change scenarios, their impacts, adaptation and mitigation choices is paramount to Climate Central’s mission.

The position calls for someone to create vivid maps, animations and other visuals which will be output and used in our short content video productions, on our Web site, and in print articles.


This is a full-time position located in Princeton, NJ; there is also a possibility to work from our Palo Alto, CA offices, depending on experience.

Compensation

Salary will depend on experience. Climate Central offers excellent benefits comparable to Princeton and Stanford Universities; dedicated colleagues; and the opportunity to play a crucial role in a group with a mission.




To apply

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume. We are looking for thoughtful, personalized cover letters that demonstrate applicants' qualifications and work style. Send materials as text in the body of an email message and put "Graphic Designer/ KML Programmer" in the subject line. We cannot accept attachments of any kind.

Climate Central is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on anything except how good you are at your work. People of color and individuals from other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.


Background on Climate Central

The critical need for a central authoritative source for climate change information was identified by 120 leading scientists, policymakers, journalists, and leaders from business, religion and civil society at a conference held in Aspen, Colorado (October 2005), and reaffirmed by a broad group of climate experts at a meeting in New York (November 2006), both convened by the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. At the same time, in Palo Alto, California, a nonprofit group called The 11th Hour Project was organizing with a mission to popularize good information about global warming solutions, using the transformative power of Silicon Valley scientists, entrepreneurs, and technologists. Climate Central emerged from this collaboration with early seed funding from The Flora Family Foundation and development funds from The 11th Hour Project, which has now made a multi-year commitment to the group. Climate Central incorporated in January 2008.