Position Details
Position Information
Advertising Department | WATER RESOURCES CENTER |
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Academic Term/Year | Spring 2024 |
Position Title | Self-Help -Community Science Facilitator - Communications |
Posting Number | 06028 |
Position Number | 06028 |
Student Job Category | Student - Self-Help Campus Job |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Description | ECU Department of Water Resources Center is currently seeking a Communications Facilitator within the 2024-2025 Community Water Corps (CWC) program. The Communications Facilitator will focus on supporting community science activities through communication, including the creation of info graphics, websites, videos, social media, and educational program materials for the public. Your role 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 throughout 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 relevant communities. - Undergo all appropriate training to work with youth and follow best practices for youth safety. - Assist with summer community science camp. We are looking for people with the following characteristics: · Strong interest and commitment to the environment and addressing climate change in NC · A desire to make a difference by working with community members · An ability to take a leadership role in diverse community and team settings · Strong communication skills and an ability 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 · Ability to work independently and as part of a team · Ability to be self-directed, take initiative and be pro-active about tasks · Ability to effectively communicate with supervisor and colleagues any needs and results of their work, verbally and in writing · Detail- oriented · Ability to come to ECU’s campus regularly during regular work hours and flexibility to work evenings/weekends for events. Review of applications will begin on February 29th and will continue until the positions are filled. |
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.) | The position is open to ECU students older than 18 years old who want to make a difference in communities throughout eastern NC. No specialized background is needed (on the job training will be provided) and students of any major are welcome, though some experience with social media, science communication, graphic design, environmental justice, community organizing, or environmental issues is helpful. |
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. |
Quick Link for Direct Access | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69293 |
Open Date | 02/28/2024 |
Close Date | 04/13/2024 |
Open Until Filled | No |
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