Location: Remote

Salary: $65,600-$98,400/annually depending on experience

Position Summary

The Science Communication Associate is responsible for leading the daily and strategic communications and leading community communications and informal education and outreach.

The successful candidate will have experience in managing a suite of social media channels, using best practices and strategies to optimize reach. The candidate will have experience with science writing for both technical and non-technical audiences, including report writing. Duties also include highlighting science supported by the facilities and managing bibliographies of facility science. The successful candidate thrives in a team environment both working with individuals and broader groups throughout the organization. The position reports to the Vice President of Engagement.

Details of Responsibilities

General Essential Job Duties:

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  Recommend, implement and maintain website design and operation.
• Responsible for maintaining dynamic and vibrant content on the website.
• Assist with social media channels and content.
• Responsible for implementation of communications strategy; assist with the development of annual communication implementation plans.
• Write news items for broad distribution; examples of news items include community announcements, features of science discoveries, and highlights of EarthScope staff activities.
• Write press releases.
• Contribute to videos, animations and other digital content featuring geodesy and related geophysical concepts.
• Maintain photo and video asset repository.
• Lead efforts to translate materials into Spanish and other languages as needed.
• Collaborate with partner organizations to promote better public understanding of geodetic science and geophysics.
• Contribute to marketing and promotional materials, both print and electronic.
• Work internally across programs to develop and revise outreach materials for stakeholders.
• Assist with managing branding documentation and ensuring brand standards are met and used by staff.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business.

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  Lead public facing elements of geophysical event response in coordination with technical staff.
• Represent EarthScope at local outreach opportunities.
• Coordinate outreach efforts in exhibition halls at scientific conferences.
• Present at scientific and education meetings and conferences.

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  This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
• Assist with leadership and managerial direction to interns and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively and interact effectively and efficiently with EarthScope staff, community and partnering and external organizations.
• Foster a professional culture through the use of strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with other team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and with best practices.
• Takes a leadership role in promoting and fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the organization.

Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in geoscience, geology, communications, journalism, or related field
• At least three (3) years of experience in media relations, journalism, science communications or related field.

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  Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a Geoscience discipline with experience in secondary / college science classroom, professional development, or informal education.
• Bilingual.
• Experience in graphic design.
• Experience in video production.
• Scientifically literate in geosciences and geodetic science.
• Familiarity with and experience with communications technologies in the areas of print graphics, web design and content, audio-visual presentation equipment, exhibition materials, or evolving social networks.

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  Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with diverse members and different communication styles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill including the ability to present to diverse audiences and ability to translate geoscience concepts to nonscientific audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of this work and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of workplace diversity with regard to culture, race, ethnicity, disability, and sexual orientation.
• Self-motivated, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including demonstrated success in interactions with peers, scientists, students, media, and the public.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and interact effectively with internal and external partners and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work tasks.
• Familiar with WordPress or similar web content management system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of geoscience, geodesy, geophysics, or geology.
• Experience with online content and social media feeds for an organization.
• Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to understand, remember and communicate routine, factual information.
• Ability to understand moderately complex problems, collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules for self and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing to create letters, reports and summaries.
• Ability to compute, analyze and interpret numerical data.
• Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on the job function and the organization.

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  Appropriate availability consistent with EarthScope established practices and norms; hours may exceed 40 hours per week, particularly when traveling.

Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Occasionally required to stand.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to talk and/or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move more than 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

About EarthScope Consortium, Inc.:

The EarthScope Consortium is funded primarily by the National Science Foundation, and the Consortium facilities are operated in cooperation with member universities, federal agencies, and many international partners. As representatives of the academic world, and stewards of taxpayer dollars, it is important that all of us take these responsibilities seriously and represent the Consortium with the highest of professional and ethical conduct. In turn, know the Consortium places a high value on you, as employees, and that we work diligently to protect your interests and provide competitive and appealing benefits to you and your families.

EarthScope Consortium’s vision and mission provide a governing framework for decision making by the Consortium leadership.

Our Vision: An engaged society, resilient to geohazards, informed by geophysical discovery and global collaboration.

Our Mission: The EarthScope Consortium is a university consortium dedicated to transforming global geophysical research and education.

Our Core Organizational Values: The Consortium’s core values are built upon a foundation of scientific and professional integrity. In order to accomplish our mission of research and education, as a community and science support organization, we value:

• Advancement of community science goals and their relevance to society,
• Excellence, innovation, and cooperation in science, technology, education, and service,
• Open access to data products and scientific exchange,
• Data preservation and stewardship for future science and society,
• Transparent community governance,
• Cultivation of diverse scientific, educational, and social perspectives,
• Efficient and effective use of resources, and
• Strong service ethic and a “can do” attitude.

To Apply: Applicants may apply by going to the EarthScope Consortium, Inc. Career Center: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1ced9ffc-a792-4233-bf3f-abcac9a25e27&

SALARY: $65,600 - $98,400/annually depending on experience

Applicants must be authorized to work permanently in the United States.

EarthScope Consortium Inc. is unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization within the United States.

EarthScope Consortium Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.