Communication Specialist, SW CASC (Extended Temporary Employment) (Part Time)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time, remote work

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 21, 2024

Communication Specialist, SW CASC (Extended Temporary Employment) (Part Time)
Posting Number	req20974
Department	AZ Inst for Resilience
Department Website Link	https://www.swcasc.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (SW CASC) is seeking an extended temporary employment Communication Specialist (Communications Specialist II) to develop and implement a communications program. The SW CASC is one of nine regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) across the US that addresses cultural and natural resource issues in the context of climate change. The CASCs are cooperative agreements between the US Geological Survey (USGS) and a university host; the University of Arizona is the host institution for the SW CASC. Other universities that are part of our consortium includes Northern Arizona University, Utah State University, University of Nevada Las Vegas, University of California Los Angeles, University of California San Diego/Scripps Institute of Oceanography, University of California Davis. The CS will work closely with the SW CASC Director and Assistant Director to facilitate communication that describe and promote the mission and science activities of the SW CASC. The CS will also coordinate outreach activities within the Southwest region, and engage with National CASC activities as well. This position is on the University of Arizona, Tucson-campus in the ENR2 Building. Limited remote work may be possible by agreement with Director. This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Duties & responsibilities: The Communication Specialist will provide program management, coordination, outreach, and engagement support for the SW CASC. Essential duties include, but are not limited to: Collaborate with the University Director and Deputy Director to update the communication and outreach strategic plan Administers the execution of the SW CASC communication and outreach strategic plan Directs communications for the purpose of disseminating science results to partners across the Southwest Research, write, edit, and publish monthly newsletters and web articles of recent research activities, research partner highlights, funded research projects Create video products Create communication products for public presentations Maintain an up-to-date website and oversee ongoing technical website maintenance Updates social media accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, X) Develops and track metrics to evaluate social media outreach efforts Coordinates news release within the University of Arizona, Communication Specialists from the other university consortiums, and the National CASC Ensure compliance with USGS, Department of Interior, and UA communication requirements Work closely with the Evaluation team to evaluate effectiveness of communication and outreach plan Support the communication training and activities of SW CASC graduate and postdoctoral fellows When appropriate, represent the SW CASC in meetings of other regional CASCs and National CASCs Regularly participates in SW CASC meetings (virtual and in-person) Additional duties may be assigned Knowledge, skills and abilities: Demonstrates experience 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 Strong organization skills, attention to consistency and detail Excellent writing and editing skills Committed to a collaborative, team environment Familiarity with content management systems, other technical aspects of maintaining online material, MS Office Suite and presentation software Proficient in common software supporting external outreach, such as Trello, Mailchimp Fluency in maintaining and growing social media networks Broad knowledge of climate science, climate impacts science and issues
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree, in an area of science related to climate change, science communications, ecology, earth science, atmospheric science, oceanography, biology, hydrology AND Three years of experience working in science writing or communications
Preferred Qualifications	Experience creating graphics and document layouts using multimedia publishing tools (Canva, Photoshop, and Illustrator) Three plus years of work experience in a communications or public information role at a research organization, public sector agency, or environmental non-governmental agency Experience in organizing and leading webinars Experience facilitating meetings and workshops and designing communications training material
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	32
Job FTE	0.8
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Communication and Marketing
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$59,404 - $74,254
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade	8
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum	$59404
Grade Range Midpoint	$74254
Grade Range Maximum	$89105
Career Stream and Level	PC2
Job Family	Communications
Job Function	Communications & Marketing
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	12/21/2024
Expected End Date	11/30/2026
Contact Information for Candidates	Jia Hu, jiahu@arizona.edu
Open Date	10/24/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
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