Deadline: April 18, 2019
To Apply: sesync.us/commsassist
The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.SESYNC.org&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2e8ca5aed8f4453252ed08d6a6cd863f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636879799031629806&sdata=jzDNNeN4Vt%2BcR8k2Ed4IiDX14d9F3fXr%2FFWQVzNyTSE%3D&reserved=0) located in Annapolis, Maryland is a think-tank type research center funded by the National Science Foundation through the University of Maryland. SESYNC is devoted to promoting interdisciplinary synthesis research on the sustainability of coupled human-natural systems, and is seeking a candidate to provide support for center communications and research programs.
The successful candidate will work on a variety of activities, including:
– Work with the communications team to develop and post web content and social media postings associated with SESYNC research
– SESYNC leadership by preparing written materials and presentations
– Help with administrative aspects of research programs and travel administration as needed
Qualifications:
Requirements:
– B.A. or B.S. in an environmental field or science journalism
– Excellent writing skills including ability to create clear and concise content
– Experience with, or interest in learning, social media platforms and a web-based content management system
– Proficiency with desktop computers running Microsoft Office Suite
– Detail oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills
– Professional demeanor and ability to communicate with a variety of individuals from different disciplines and backgrounds
Preferred:
– Knowledge of socio-environmental issues
– Knowledge of and expertise in HTML, CSS, content management systems (Drupal preferred), accessibility, and web publishing procedures
– Experience with responsible use of social media
– Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
– Knowledge of cross-platform digital analytics, especially Google Analytics