Science Communications Coordinator

University of Kansas

Kansas City, KS

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Conferences, Content Development, Earth Sciences, Event Management, Geology, Graphic Design, Marketing, News Reporting, Online Publications, Organizational Skills, Photography, Press Releases, Project/Program Coordination, Public Affairs, Social Media, Team Player
LOCATION
Kansas City, KS
POSTED
3 days ago
The Science Outreach Manager of the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applications for a KGS Science Communications Coordinator. The KGS Outreach unit oversees activities including social media and press release communications, K-12 educational resources, public field trips and professional development workshops, and KGS exhibits at local conferences and events. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating communications, public affairs, and marketing activities for the outreach unit under supervision. They will plan and organize events to support grant funded projects. These activities may include writing news, instructional or promotional content for print and web, publication layout and formatting, graphic design, and photography. The Science Communications Coordinators will promote KGS visibility and highlight KGS scientist and staff accomplishments.
 
The Science Communications Coordinator will work as part of a team to support the mission of the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS). The Science Communication Coordinator works collaboratively to develop and oversee a variety of communication programs within the survey, such as press releases and promotional content. This position will support grant funded projects and help coordinate earth science education programs such as short courses and educational products for professional audiences. They will design and develop materials content for general audiences that foster engagement in the research and service activities of the KGS. They will also participate in scientist grants projects in support of broader impacts and outreach activities. An ideal candidate for this position is a team player who is organized, resourceful, and self-motivated.

KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation earned per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. KGS at KU is a great place to work!

For more information about the KGS, visit our website: http://www.kgs.ku.edu.

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