Come be an integral part of an actionable climate science project!
We are looking for someone to help manage updates to the Climate Action Tool website and support the Climate Action Tool team, as well as communicate highlights externally via social media. This position will ensure that the Climate Action Tool website is accurate and user-friendly, while assisting with content creation and updates to maintain reliable access to information about how climate change is affecting the Northeast and how users can incorporate climate science into their goals, strategies, tactics, and day-to-day actions. The work will be supervised by the Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (NE CASC) US Geological Survey (USGS) Research Ecologist Toni Lyn Morelli, in collaboration with researchers and natural resource managers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USGS, and state partners. The intern will have opportunities to network with state and federal natural resource agencies and gain skills in climate science, adaptation, communication, and web design/development.
Preferred Skills
Self-motivated and able to initiate and complete tasks independently Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Experience with web design (Squarespace, Weebly, Drupal, etc.) preferredAbility to prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines Background in environmental science, biological science, or ecology is preferred Interest in climate change, environmental sciences, ecological stewardship, and environmental justice strongly preferred Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical staff in a university and government environment Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
Schedule
Remote. Start Date ASAP. 5-10 hours/week on average, with flexibility around the intern’s schedule; preference for applicants that are available for multiple semesters/seasons.
To apply, please submit your resume to Toni Lyn Morelli at morelli@umass.edu. More information on Dr. Morelli’s research group at https://morellilab.weebly.