Individual Placement - Science Communication Specialist

Student Conservation Association

12d

About The Position

The position will be trained to help with on-going community science research in
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and then creating simple and engaging
content to share with the public. Roughly 70% of the time will be
science-oriented, with the other 30% science content creation. Science projects
may include bird banding, salamander monitoring, butterfly education, and
phenology monitoring, among other projects. Media elements could include video
shooting, articles, and interviews.

Requirements

• Science background or field research experience
• Proficient in writing short content for publication
• Willing to be on camera, comfortable advocating for and promoting science literacy
• Personal Vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Video editing
• Data analysis

Responsibilities

• Field Science monitoring [bird banding, salamander monitoring, butterfly education, phenology monitoring]
• Creating science communication content [video, articles, etc.]
• Data entry and analysis
• Presenting short science lessons

Benefits

• Living Allowance: $600/week
• Housing Allowance: $1,000/month
• Relocation Allowance (paid once): $1,100
• Shared dormitory space in climate-controlled building
• Shared bathroom with other staff
• Most meals provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed