[iris-bulk] (Job) UNAVCO: Education and Outreach Generalist

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Candidates should apply at www.unavco.org/careers.

Position:	Education and Outreach (E&O) Generalist	
Reports to:	Education and Outreach Director	
FLSA:  Exempt
Created:06/12/07; Revised: 09/08/2010

Summary of Job

Support the UNAVCO Education and Outreach team in enhancing the  
knowledge of earth sciences among students and the general public.

Essential Job Functions
•	As a member of the E&O team, share responsibility for the  
preparation, distribution and display of effective educational and  
informational products, materials, resources, and expertise.
•	As a member of the E&O team, share responsibility for exploring and  
applying modern communication technologies to science communication.
•	Assist in the development and implementation of education and  
outreach plans and in the managing and reporting of education and  
outreach projects.
•	Ensure effective E&O coordination and communication among E&O team  
members and throughout UNAVCO.
•	Ensure that UNAVCO Education and Outreach materials and products  
meet high standards of literacy, accuracy, and appearance.
•	Work with E&O team members and UNAVCO staff on logistics and  
administration of E&O activities.
•	Work with E&O team members to develop and implement evaluation and  
assessment metrics for areas of responsibility.
•	Assume other duties as necessary for the success of the E&O team.

To perform this job successfully, this individual must be able to  
perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Reasonable  
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  
perform the essential functions.

Skills and Knowledge
Required
•	Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•	Ability to work as a member and representative of the UNVACO  
Education and Outreach team.
•	Self-motivated, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills,  
including demonstrated success in interactions with peers, students,  
scientists, media, and the public.
•	Familiarity with and experience with communications technologies in  
the areas of print graphics, web design and content, audio-visual  
presentation equipment, exhibition materials, or evolving social  
networks.
•	Ability to exercise independent judgment and interact effectively  
with internal and external partners and customers.  Receives guidance  
on major decisions, but carries out tasks independently.

Experience and Education
•	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and/or experience in  
Public Communications, Business Administration, or similar field.
•	Demonstrated proficiency in basic business and design software.
•	Formal training in or working familiarity with an area of science,  
ideally in earth sciences.
•	2-4 years of relevant experience in marketing, communication,  
outreach and/or project management fields.

Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 15-44 pounds, climb  
stairs, bend and stoop, reach above shoulders, and stand.

Mental Requirements
Must be able to understand complex problems and to collaborate and  
explore alternative solutions, be able to organize and prioritize work  
schedule.  Must be able to make decisions impacting immediate work  
unit.  Must be able to express ideas orally and in writing.  Must be  
able to make informal presentations.  Must be able to compute, analyze  
and interpret numerical data.


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