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Job Offer: Self-Help -Community Science Facilitator - Communications:Rice UniversityJob description:Self-Help -Community Science Facilitator - CommunicationsBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPosition DetailsPosition InformationAdvertising Department WATER RESOURCES CENTER Academic Term/Year FAll 2024 Position Title Self-Help -Community Science Facilitator - Communications Posting Number 06402 Position Number 06402 Student Job Category Student - Self-Help Campus Job Number of Vacancies 1 Job Description ECU Department of Water Resources are now accepting applications for a Communications Facilitator within the 2024-2025 Community Water Corps (CWC) program. The position is open to ECU students older than 18 years old who want to make a difference in communities all over eastern NC. No specialized background is needed (on the job training will be provided) and students of any major are welcome, though some practice with social media, science communication, graphic design, environmental justice, community organizing, or environmental issues is valuable. Review of applications will begin on September 2nd and will continue until the positions are filled. The Communications Facilitator will focus on supporting community science activities through communication, including the creation of infographics, websites, videos, social media, and educational program materials for the public. Your function will be to support translation of project activities among university personnel and the public in eastern North Carolina, particularly in our partnering communities Princeville, Greenville, Nags Head, and Hyde County. You will also be responsible for general communications related to grant activities, such as event planning and marketing. While your primary responsibilities will be related to communications, you will also work with a larger team to facilitate training sessions, assist with community engagement activities (including a summer community science camp for kids), and assist in other environmental programming or research activities. As a Communications Facilitator, you will: - Work with communities to share their environmental stories through the NC Community Information Portal (www.nccip.org) using multimedia strategies. - Create ads and newsletters about program activities for both youth and adults all over eastern NC using multiple means of engagement, including through social media. - Maintain current program information on project websites and aid in the interpretation and communication of science findings to interested parties. - Coordinate with faculty and students to translate major research activities or findings back to the significant communities. - Undergo all appropriate training to work with youth and follow best practices for youth safety. Who can apply? We are seeking for people with the following characteristics: · Strong interest and commitment to the environment and covering climate change in NC · A desire to make a difference by working with community members · An capability to take a leadership abilities function in diverse community and team settings · Strong communication expertise and an capability to translate technical ideas into language accessible to broad audiences · Has familiarity with, or is willing to learn, software for creating newsletters, flyers, posters, videos, and websites · Has a high degree of creativity and can express themselves using written, oral, and visual means of communication · Interest in working with middle and high school students taking part in a community science summer camp · capability to work independently and as part of a team · capability to be self-directed, take initiative and be pro-active about tasks · capability to effectively communicate with manager and colleagues any needs and results of their work, verbally and in writing · Detail- oriented · capability to come to ECU's campus regularly during regular work hours and flexibility to work evenings/weekends for events. Preferred (Majors, practice, GPA, etc.) The position is open to ECU students older than 18 years old who want to make a difference in communities all over eastern NC. No specialized background is needed (on the job training will be provided) and students of any major are welcome, though some practice with social media, science communication, graphic design, environmental justice, community organizing, or environmental issues is valuable. Special Instructions to Applicant Driver's License Over 18 years old ECU students at least 9 months from graduation Please upload resume, cover letter, and letter of recommendation online. Additional Materials: Please include a portfolio with examples of prior related work. In addition to applying through the People Admin , candidates will need to apply through the following link: https://ecu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0liPSdMm2R1TYp0 For more information contact Tara van Niekerk (E-Mail: vanniekerkt24@ecu.edu). Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/72954 Open Date 07/29/2024 Close Date 09/09/2024 Open Until Filled Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» What is your anticipated Graduation Date? (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Curriculum Vitae/Resume » Cover Letter » List of ReferencesOptional Documents Skills:
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