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Role Description

The Science Communication Associate I is responsible for leading internal technical communications, and/or the daily and strategic communications, and leading community communications and informal education and outreach.

• Assist with maintaining asset repository (technical documentation, photo, video, etc).
• Work internally across programs to assist with the development and revisions of materials, as appropriate.
• Assist with managing branding documentation and ensuring brand standards and styles are met and used by staff.
• Assist in identifying and fixing gaps in misidentification of information, documentation, and photo archives.
• Assist with research of technical records and provide recommendations for making records more accessible to staff.
• Research control access and provide recommendations to management.
• Assist with establishing document handling protocol, workflow, and work procedures.
• Update and maintain SOPs and other related materials using standard templates.
• Provide some aspects of technical writing support for SOPs and other various types of documentation critical to operations.
• Assist with data entry and existing document organization.
• Assist with training staff in documentation organization principles and quality standards.
• Recommend, implement and maintain website design.
• Assist with maintaining dynamic and vibrant content on website.
• Work collaboratively with data services staff responsible for technical website support.
• Assist with social media channels and content.
• Assist with the development of annual communication program plans.
• Assist with implementation of communications strategy.
• Write news items for broad distribution.
• Assist with geophysical event responses on the website and in social media.
• Assist with the creation of videos, animations and other digital content featuring geophysical concepts.
• Assist with collaborations with partner organizations to promote better public understanding of geophysics and geoscience.
• Assist with creating promotional materials and manage promotional materials inventory.
• Assist with marketing and promotional materials, both print and digital.
• Represent EarthScope with exhibit booths at scientific conferences.
• Assist with efforts to translate materials into Spanish and other languages as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business.
• Represent EarthScope at local outreach opportunities.
• May coordinate outreach efforts in exhibition halls at scientific conferences.
• Present at scientific and education meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in geoscience, geology, communications, journalism, or related field.
• At least six months of direct professional or internship experience in technical writing, media relations, journalism, science communications or related field.

Requirements

• 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.
• Familiar and have experience with communications technologies in the areas of document management, print graphics, web design and content, audio-visual.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• 403(b) Plan with Company Match.
• Life Insurance.
• PTO, Paid Holidays.