Our cities were built in response to yesterday’s problems. As the world faces rising populations, climate change, and economic challenges, communities can’t afford to wait until after the next hurricane or flood, or ignore chronic stresses such as aging infrastructure and pollution, to plan for the future. Rebuild By Design is reimagining the way communities find solutions for today’s large-scale, complex problems.

Rebuild by Design convenes a mix of sectors to gain a better understanding of how overlapping environmental and human-made vulnerabilities leave cities and regions at risk. Rebuild’s core belief is that through collaboration our communities can grow stronger and better prepared to stand up to whatever challenges tomorrow brings. Rebuild’s collaborative research and design approach is helping cities around the globe achieve resilience.

In November 2022, Rebuild by Design released a report identifying county-level disaster impacts and costs over the past decade. The report, Atlas of Disaster, (http://rebuildbydesign.org/atlas-of-disaster) found that 90% of counties in the U.S. have experienced a recent major disaster declaration due to extreme weather and offered solutions for investing in climate adaptation with a community-centered process.

The Atlas of Disaster aims to build awareness of the impacts of climate change on communities across the country, to mobilize investments in resilient infrastructure, and calls for reforms to federal disaster declaration policy. Rebuild by Design is now building off of the report to compile state-specific climate impact reports that can be used to support statewide adaptation policies and practices.

Rebuild by Design seeks to hire a highly motivated part-time Research Design Assistant to help with the production of these reports, among other content, through desktop research and graphic design. A sample report can be found here (https://rebuildbydesign.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/NEW-YORK_Web.pdf) .

Responsibilities:

Working under the Director of Rebuild by Design, the Assistant will help create Climate Impact Reports as well as other research and design projects.

Research

• Research localized climate impacts, projections, policies, and solutions

• Identify key statistics that can support a compelling argument for state coalitions, media, and decision-makers to use to advocate for climate adaptation investments

• Research what is already happening on the state level to determine model legislation and opportunities for reform

• Understand what public data is available and determine how we can use the data to communicate our messaging in reports, maps, and one-pagers

• Share research with local organizations, policy makers and the public

  Design and Mapping

• The creation and production of localized reports in InDesign

• The creation of localized data and maps for each of the 50 states

• Build maps for reports and Rebuild's website

  The project will be approximately 15 hours a week.

  About Rebuild by Design

  As the world faces rising populations, mass migration, climate change, social injustices, and eco nomic challenges, communities can’t afford to wait until after the next crisis to plan for the future. Through regional competitions, local engagements, research and policy, Rebuild by Design is reimagining the way communities find solutions for today’s large-scale, complex problems by creating collaborations across communities and governments.

  Rebuild convenes global expertise, with regional leadership, and community stakeholders to gain a better understanding of how overlapping environmental and human-made vulnerabilities leave communities at risk. Rebuild’s core belief is that through collaboration our communities can grow stronger and better prepared to stand up to whatever challenges tomorrow brings.

  Rebuild achieves its mission through a four-pronged approach: regional competitions, place-based engagements, research & policy, and education. We are a small team with a passion for social justice and equity in all our work. We recognize that championing true equity and inclusion begins in our own office. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals. If this position speaks to your interest and experiences, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need any accommodations in the application process, please contact info@rebuildbydesign.org .

  This position starts at $29/hour and is for one year, with a chance of renewal pending budget.

  The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college and posses the following:

• Proven track record of accomplishments and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

• Have a commitment to the vision of Rebuild by Design and work to help communities adapt to climate challenges.

• A strong interest in urban planning, architecture, environmental studies, government, ecology, or other relevant field and a competent understanding of environmental issues, climate adaptation practices, and policies.

• Strong design skills and deep expertise with InDesign, Photoshop, and GIS.

• Highly organized with excellent written, communication, and editing skills.

• Strong time management and prioritization of tasks.

• Can dedicate up to 20 hours a week.

  Please submit:

• Cover Letter demonstrating why you are qualified for this specific role, and why you want to work with Rebuild by Design to create this material.

• Resume demonstrating relevant experience and link to a folder with up to three sample designs that you have created in the past.

• Portoflio featuring design and GIS skills

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