The Ecological Restoration Institute (ERI) is adding to our team of science communicators committed to working with land management practitioners and diverse but informed stakeholders to increase resiliency of Arizona’s fire-adapted forests. This position will support the ERI’s mission (https://eri.nau.edu/about-us) through knowledge translation and collaborative production of printed and digital communication products to transfer scientific information to key audiences.
The person who will excel in this position excels in written communication, editing, and visual storytelling. Knowledge of effective communication strategies, innovative delivery mechanisms, and how to track and measure their impact are also core desired competencies. The successful candidate will have experience interpreting scientific research and communicating its findings in clear, engaging, and applicable ways that contribute to informed decision making.
Preferred candidates have some experience with media relations, marketing, and creative collaboration. An understanding of public land management policies, practice, and culture and an interest in creating healthy, resilient forests is desired. The selected candidate will work closely with a team of researchers and science delivery staff at the Ecological Restoration Institute and the School of Forestry, NAU communicators and marketing professionals, and diverse audiences including land managers and practitioners, policymakers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Well-demonstrated knowledge of science communication methodologies, technologies, and processes.
- Demonstrated strong writing, editing, and production skills.
- Demonstrated experience with multiple communication platforms, tools, and delivery methods, including digital and social media, web and email marketing, data visualization, infographics, audio-visual comms.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret research for a non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated project management experience, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Understanding of natural resource management and knowledge of western forested ecosystems.
- Skilled in software platforms that facilitate different science communication products, including some of but not limited to: Adobe suite, Microsoft suite, Canva, ArcGIS, generative AI tools.
- Facility with press releases and journalism.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
- One to two years of applicable experience.
- A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above educational requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in appropriate field.
- Four years directly applicable experience.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple work simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to translate, write, edit (copy and substantive), and communicate scientific and technical information clearly.
For more info and to apply, visit nau.edu/careers and search for job ID # 607924.
Applications due by July 15, 2024.