Application Deadline:
May 18, 2018
The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) seeks a full-time,
experienced science communications professional to lead communications
activities.
The primary focus of the Science Communications Coordinator is to enhance
awareness and understanding of SESYNC research and opportunities within the
community of socio-environmental scientists, scientific knowledge users, and
policy
makers. The Science Communications Coordinator will have lead responsibility
for
developing and coordinating communications across SESYNC’s research network and
with the educated public. S/he will:
- Collaborate in development and implementation of a high-impact SESYNC
communications strategy;
- Develop and maintain close familiarity with SESYNC-supported research
projects and
key stakeholders;
- Serve as point of contact between SESYNC-supported researchers and the media;
Coordinate communications efforts and foster collaboration with and among
research
teams, their home institutions, and with the broader research and education
community;
- Promote the mission and research accomplishments of the SESYNC network;
- Cultivate and coordinate media outreach and placement of SESYNC results and
opportunities;
- Collaborate with SESYNC staff and postdocs to develop communications and
promotional materials;
- Ensure consistency of language and presentation in SESYNC’s outreach and
communications materials;
- Evaluate the success and efficacy of communication materials and strategies;
Support outreach and education events and general programs including organizing
and running the weekly seminar series.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least three years of experience in science communications to include
science
writing for the educated public, strategic use of social media, and content
management or other forms of web publishing
- Creative self-starter with a passion for and experience in science writing
- Possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;
ability to
manage multiple projects; the ability to interact effectively with researchers,
administrators, and the press; and, a demonstrated record of completing
assignments
Learn more and apply:
http://sesync.us/scicomm
