<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Candidates should apply at <a href="http://www.unavco.org/careers">www.unavco.org/careers</a>.<br><br>Position:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Education and Outreach (E&O) Generalist<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><br>Reports to:<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Education and Outreach Director<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span><br>FLSA: Exempt<br>Created:06/12/07; Revised: 09/08/2010 <br><br>Summary of Job<div><br>Support the UNAVCO Education and Outreach team in enhancing the knowledge of earth sciences among students and the general public. </div><div><br>Essential Job Functions<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>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. <br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>As a member of the E&O team, share responsibility for exploring and applying modern communication technologies to science communication.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Assist in the development and implementation of education and outreach plans and in the managing and reporting of education and outreach projects.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Ensure effective E&O coordination and communication among E&O team members and throughout UNAVCO.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Ensure that UNAVCO Education and Outreach materials and products meet high standards of literacy, accuracy, and appearance.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Work with E&O team members and UNAVCO staff on logistics and administration of E&O activities.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Work with E&O team members to develop and implement evaluation and assessment metrics for areas of responsibility.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Assume other duties as necessary for the success of the E&O team.<br><br>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. <br><br>Skills and Knowledge<br>Required<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Ability to work as a member and representative of the UNVACO Education and Outreach team.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Self-motivated, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including demonstrated success in interactions with peers, students, scientists, media, and the public.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>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.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>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. <br><br>Experience and Education<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Bachelors degree or equivalent education and/or experience in Public Communications, Business Administration, or similar field.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Demonstrated proficiency in basic business and design software.<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Formal training in or working familiarity with an area of science, ideally in earth sciences. <br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>2-4 years of relevant experience in marketing, communication, outreach and/or project management fields.<br><br>Physical Requirements<br>Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 15-44 pounds, climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach above shoulders, and stand.<br><br>Mental Requirements<br>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.<br><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></body></html>