Title: Communications Specialist (Content writer and Editor)
Reports to: Communications Lead
Position: Full-time, Remote (Eastern Time Zone)
Compensation: $75,000-$80,000/yr, strong vacation & benefits package
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
About the Agroecology Fund (AEF):
The Agroecology Fund (AEF) is a multi-donor fund supporting agroecology movements worldwide. The Fund aims to support resilient food systems that promote the economic and nutritional well-being and human rights of small farmers and IndigenousPeoples and their communities, strengthen biodiversity conservation, and mitigate climate change.
The Agroecology Fund operates with a small and decentralized team, working remotely from different countries. It is a dynamic organization with ample room for leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to work at a global level to amplify grassroots agroecology around the world. The Agroecology Fund is fiscally sponsored by the Global Greengrants Fund.
Summary:
The Agroecology Fund (AEF) is seeking qualified applicants for a Communications Specialist (Content Writer and Editor). This position leads the development of compelling editorial content that amplifies the voices of grassroots movements, Indigenous Peoples, food producers, and agroecology practitioners in AEF's network, taking end-to-end ownership of AEF's writing needs from story identification through drafting, editing, publication, and dissemination.
The Communications Specialist works closely with the Communications Lead, program teams, and regional partners to support:
Researching, writing, and editing high-quality storytelling and strategic communications products, including feature stories, blogs, newsletters, briefs, press materials,repacking reports, compendium, and producing AEF's annual report
Serving as lead writer/editor for high-profile donor products, maintaining AEF's editorial style guides and standards, and upholding a movement-centered, inclusive editorial voice Coordinating multilingual communications workflows across English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, working with translators, regional teams, and reviewers Commissioning and managing external freelance writers, editors, copy editors, and translators
Coordinating publication and strategic dissemination of editorial content to expand the reach and visibility of agroecology narratives globally for both print and digital platforms.
This is a full time staff position.
Primary Responsibilities:
Editorial Content Development & Storytelling Develop and manage AEF's annual editorial calendar, ensuring a consistent pipeline of content aligned with organizational priorities and key global moments, including Climate Week, COP , and other strategic events.
Identify and develop compelling stories that amplify the voices, experiences, and initiatives of grantees, grassroots movements, Indigenous Peoples, food producers, and regional partners.
Contract external writers for special articles and reports, working with them as a collaborative editor.
Collaborate closely with program teams including Monitoring & Evaluation, Resource Mobilization, and Learning teams as well as Regional Funds and partners, to identify high-impact storytelling opportunities and sustain a strong editorial pipeline throughout the year.
Conduct interviews with grantees, partners, donors, and other stakeholders to gather firsthand material that captures the impact of AEF-supported movement-building initiatives.
Adapt writing style, tone, and messaging for diverse audiences, including philanthropic
donors, partners, media, policymakers, and grassroots movements.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please fill in the application form at https://agroecologyfund.org//jobs/communications-specialist-content-writer-and-editor/ and upload your CV, Cover letter, writing samples and portfolio (If available) here
In the cover letter, please include:
Examples of writing experiences such as annual reports, policy briefs, case studies, blogs, compendiums, and other knowledge products, including editing technical reports for external audiences.
Experience of coordinating multi-author publications and blog series, including managing editorial workflows, liaising with contributors, and ensuring timely publication.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.