****Please distribute to potentially interested candidates**** Communications Specialist, USA National Phenology Network and University of Arizona
The USA National Phenology Network (USA-NPN) is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist to facilitate successful and strategic communication at the Network's National Coordinating Office. The successful candidate will identify audiences, messages, branding and identity and develop corresponding materials in support of the USA-NPN mission and program activities. Based at the University of Arizona, the USA-NPN brings together citizen scientists, government agencies, non-profit groups, educators and students of all ages to monitor the impacts of climate change on plants and animals in the United States. For more information on the messages we seek to communicate to our audiences see our Communications Standards (http://www.usanpn.org/files/shared/file/Communications_standards.pdf). Duties & Responsibilities * Develop content for program briefs, information sheets, press releases, brochures, posters, videos, web content, email newsletters, powerpoint presentations and other communications materials; * Ensure that current and new communication materials are differentiated and appropriate to each audience (citizen science observers, researchers, resource managers, funders); * Develop social media and community-generated content outlets for different audiences; * Evaluate and improve current messages and audience categorization; * Coordinate media outreach and placement(cultivating venues, providing story ideas and articles); * Develop communications-related partnerships within the USA-NPN (e.g., National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, universities, nature centers); * Develop and conduct science translation and interpretation to increase science and climate literacy in the U.S. public; * Evaluate the success and efficacy of communication materials and strategies; * Contribute to other projects depending on programmatic needs and the Specialist's interests. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, environmental science or a related field * Two years of professional communications experience * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team * Self-directed with the ability to initiate, implement, and manage projects * Familiarity with standard document, graphic design, publishing and web content management software Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree in communications, journalism, environmental science or a related field * Three years of professional communications experience * Experience with nation-level campaigns and messaging * Proficiency with standard document, graphic design, publishing and web content management software Additional qualifications may be found on the UA Carreer Track Website. To apply, please submit your online application including a cover letter, resume, sample communication materials and three professional references. Position will remain open until filled. This is a benefits eligible full-time classified position with annualized salary of $39,500 to $48,000 depending on experience. This is a temporary, one year position, with the possibility to extend depending on performance and the availability of funding. Link to full job description and application: www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=200171 Job Number: 46887 Job Title: Marketing Specialist (Extended Temporary) The position description is also posted at http://www.usanpn.org/node/6205 Contact: Alyssa Rosemartin, Acting Assistant Director, USA National Phenology Network National Coordinating Office [email protected]
