Part-Time Media Relations Contractor

About Verra. At Verra, we've created a culture of flexibility + autonomy. You'll be able to work with remote teams from diverse countries and industries. Wherever possible, we aim to find mutually agreeable solutions for international hiring. Verra is a global leader helping to tackle the world’s most intractable environmental and social challenges. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, Verra is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve livelihoods and protect natural resources across the private and public sectors. We support climate action and sustainable development with standards, tools and programs that credibly, transparently and robustly assess environmental and social impacts and enable funding for sustaining and scaling up projects that verifiably deliver these benefits. We work in any arena where we see a need for clear standards, a role for market-based mechanisms, and an opportunity to generate significant environmental and social value. Verra manages a portfolio of standards, including the: Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) -- the world’s leading carbon crediting program, with more than 2000 registered projects in 80 countries, and accounting for two-thirds of all voluntary carbon market transaction volume. Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard (SD VISta) -- a flexible framework for assessing and reporting on the sustainable development benefits of project-based activities. Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards -- to identify projects that simultaneously address climate change, support local communities and smallholders, and conserve biodiversity. Plastic Waste Reduction Program -- to enable robust impact assessment of new or scaled-up waste recovery and recycling projects around the globe. Engagement Title: Part-Time Communications Contractor, Media & Advocacy Location / time-zone overlap : Remote Primary Verra contact: Senior Director, Media & Advocacy Estimated duration: September 1 – December 31, 2026, with possible extension Estimated hours: Approximately 10–12 hours per week Target start date: September 1, 2026 The Opportunity. Verra is seeking a part-time communications contractor to help the Media & Advocacy team stay ahead of media coverage, reporting, and proactive outreach. This flexible engagement will support timely monitoring, clear coverage summaries, and first-draft media materials. Scope of Work. · Conduct daily and weekly media monitoring and clip tracking using Verra’s existing Muck Rack / media-monitoring login. · Prepare coverage reports, sentiment summaries, and board-ready reporting materials. · Maintain and update journalist and media outlet contact lists. · Draft press releases, pitch materials, and related communications materials for Senior Director review and approval before use. · Research and identify first-pass proactive story and pitch opportunities. · Support proactive journalist outreach and follow-up. Qualifications and Experience. · Experience in communications, media relations, public relations, journalism, advocacy communications, or a related field. · Comfort with media monitoring, media database, or reporting tools; Muck Rack or similar platform experience is helpful. · Strong writing skills and the ability to draft press materials, pitches, coverage summaries, or briefing notes under direction. · Ability to synthesize coverage, spot relevant trends, and identify proactive story opportunities. · Strong attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to work independently against agreed deliverables. · Interest in climate, sustainability, carbon markets, environmental policy, or mission-driven communications preferred. · Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Engagement Terms. This is a part-time independent contractor engagement from September 1 through December 31, 2026, with possible extension based on business need, performance, and available budget. It does not create an employment relationship with Verra. · Estimated commitment: approximately 10–12 hours per week. · Because this is a contractor engagement, it is not eligible for employee benefits, paid leave, retirement contributions, or other benefits associated with employment. · Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the contractor is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, equipment, workspace, internet access, and business expenses. Verra provides equal opportunity in its selection and engagement processes and is committed to conducting contractor and consultant engagements without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Verra will provide reasonable accommodation, as applicable, to support individuals with disabilities in participating in the contractor selection process . Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.