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North Carolina State University · 11 hours ago

SE CASC Communications and Engagement Manager

Triangle Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $75K/yr

North Carolina State University is focused on climate and global change sciences through the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC). They are seeking a Communications and Engagement Manager to provide program management, coordination, outreach, and engagement support for the SE CASC, ensuring effective communication of science results and facilitating engagement with stakeholders and partners.

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Responsibilities

Administers the execution of the SE CASC Engagement and Outreach Strategic Plan

Directs all communications for the program for the purpose of disseminating science results to partners across the Southeast, including the monthly newsletter, website content, graphic design, news releases, social media, and video products

Develops and tracks metrics to evaluate outcomes of outreach efforts

Provides expertise to ensure all SE CASC materials are accessible

Contributes expertise related to SE CASC outreach and engagement in team meetings of NCSU and USGS staff

Leads the planning and implementation of the monthly SE CASC science webinar series

Provides support in administrative duties and science planning, including but not limited to consortium and staff meeting coordination, annual reporting, and engaging with the Science Advisory Committee and new partners

Provides assistance in grant proposal writing and the development of graphics

Engages with National CASC and regional CASCs in areas relevant to this position. For example, serving as the primary contact with the USGS National CASC for highlights of SE CASC work and events

Represents the SE CASC in meetings of other regional CASCs and the National CASC

Represents the SE CASC at relevant national and international meetings

Collaborates with PIs across consortium institutions to facilitate engagement with and outreach to stakeholders and partners

Facilitates Working Groups, Project Leads, and federal scientists in the development of actionable final products for partners

Supports the implementation of research support workshops for graduate students at NCSU and consortium universities and science symposia, and other convenings of research and management partners across the Southeast

Supervises at least two student Interns and temporary student workers annually

Mentors the Global Change Research Fellows graduate students on climate adaptation synthesis and communications products, and the planning and implementation of graduate seminars annually

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities

Qualification

Science communicationWordPress developmentData visualizationMailChimp managementVideo editingSocial media managementInterpersonal skillsOrganizational abilitiesAttention to detail

Required

M.S. degree or equivalent in a scientific field such as natural, physical, or social sciences, or a communications field such as journalism or English

Demonstrated expertise in communicating complex science topics to non-expert audiences using media such as science articles, news releases, data visualizations, videos, science posters, or technical reports

Proficiency in common software supporting external outreach, especially WordPress website development, as well as applications such as MailChimp email design and management, Trello team coordination, video editing, and social media management via Loomly or equivalent

Skills in best practices to facilitate engagement among teams comprised of research and management communities and with external users of science