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| Job Title: | MN Sea Grant Communication Associate |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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| Job Description: |
Job ID359703
LocationDuluth
Job FamilyMarketing & Communications
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code8341CG
Employee ClassCivil Service
About the Job
The Communication Associate is a full-time (40 hours-per-week) staff position with the University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program (MNSG) and reports to the MNSG communications supervisor. The MNSG communication associate will assist the communications manager with the translation of science and research into user-friendly language for a variety of end users and platforms; federally mandated data collection, tracking, and reporting; media relations; and event and activity information coordination. The successful candidate must be a detailed-oriented, initiative-taking wordsmith. Sea Grant is a federal-university water-science program and facts and accuracy are paramount. The successful candidate must consistently, accurately, and engagingly convey the work of MNSG extension educators and supported scientists into jargon-free lay terms for a variety of audiences including legislators, resource agency staff, community organizations, university administrators, government officials, reporters, and formal and informal educators.
Working Location
This position is located at the University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program offices on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus. There will be occasional-to-regular travel to MNSG's St. Paul campus offices and occasional travel during non-business hours and days.
Position Duties
Translation of science and research information (25%)
Assists the communications manager with the collection and translation of large amounts of science and research information into user-friendly, non-specialist language for a variety of end users and platforms. Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and apply Associated Press style. Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and apply industry, university, and federal accessibility standards.
Public relations (20%)
Assist the communications manager with public relations activities and evaluations (e.g., analytics, user surveys, etc.) to include newsletters, social media, and awareness campaigns for MNSG and for MNSG's participation in the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network and National Sea Grant Network. May include support for news releases, press conferences, and media advisories.
Data collection, tracking, and reporting (20%)
Provide support to the communications manager for the implementation, collection, tracking, and reporting of programwide metrics, measures, and other reporting as required by the program's federal government oversight agency (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-National Sea Grant Office). Including submission of program-developed publications, products, tools, and information service repositories (federal requirement). Support includes creation, use, and coordination of multiple tracking documents, spreadsheets, and databases as well as staff engagement, training, and troubleshooting.
Event and activity information coordination (15%)
Coordination of program event and activity submissions to include review, translation of scientific information into user-friendly and non-specialist language, distribution to target audiences, tracking, and reporting. Coordination and maintenance of MNSG communications equipment, materials, and products inventory and check-out system. May be required to provide on-site support to MNSG staff at events.
Other duties (15%)
Assists with other duties including, but not limited to: photo and video metadata and cataloging, participating in program meetings, project meetings, regional and national Sea Grant committees, conference calls, webinars, etc. Meetings typically require 4 hours per week.
Professional development (5%)
Identifies and participates in professional development/educational opportunities that will demonstrably enhance this position's ability to perform the required duties. This may include technical training in science communication, community outreach and extension, incorporating and applying accessibility and inclusion in science communication and work environments, topical training (e.g., watersheds, climate change, stormwater, ballast water, etc.), and National Sea Grant Office training for reporting (to meet federal requirements).
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
BA/BS degree or combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in science communication, English, public relations, or science.
Evidence of ability to accurately interpret and summarize technical, specialized or complex information for public understanding.
Familiarity with and ability to consistently use Associated Press style.
Excellent writing, proofreading, fact-checking, and editing skills.
Two (2) years of post-college experience as a writer, editor, reporter, communication specialist, multimedia specialist, public relations specialist or similar role in which excellent writing skills were evident.
Experience managing at least one social media account.
Familiarity with and interest in freshwater topics, particularly the Great Lakes.
Experience writing about science and research for non-academic audiences.
Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud programs (e.g., InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
Experience using MailChimp (or other CRM platforms), Drupal, WordPress.
Benefits
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
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How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
Additional Application Instructions
When applying you will be asked to attach the following electronic documents:
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