The Aquaculture Communication Specialist will perform a range of activities:
- Translate technical aquaculture science and policy materials into accessible and engaging communications for the general public.
- Develop communications web stories, campaigns and plans, leadership remarks, presentations, emails, outreach materials, website content, social media posts, videos, podcasts, story maps, and e-newsletters; and training on these efforts/products.
- Produce a range of communications resources including plain-language writing, branding, graphic design, editing, website, and social media management support for high-profile communications products.
- Develop environmental education and outreach materials on aquaculture topics.
- Develop and coordinate key messages to various audiences (e.g. congress, leadership, industry and the public.)
- Work with diverse teams of scientists, policy experts, academics, and aquaculture growers to develop communications and outreach materials.
Qualified candidates must have:
- A bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant field: (e.g. science writing, communication, journalism, environmental policy, marine science, aquaculture, or a related field.)
- Exceptional writing, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of marine, biological, or environmental sciences and science communication.
- Ability to work with diverse teams to accomplish tasks under tight deadlines.
- Work collaboratively with team members and interact respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and academic levels.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in a relevant field: (e.g. science writing, communication, journalism, environmental policy, marine science, aquaculture, or a related field.)
- Science writing experience, proven ability to translate technical materials into accessible and high-quality public-facing writing on tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Experience working in a public affairs capacity, interfacing with news producers, digital and print reporters, photojournalists, videographers, bloggers, and others on behalf of a science agency.
- Environmental education experience, producing outreach materials, curriculum, and activities aimed at communicating science to young people.
- Multimedia experience, using photos, videos, story maps, and social media to communicate science to the public.
- Ability to coordinate communications activities to raise awareness of the organization’s natural resources management efforts and services.
- Knowledge of environmental or marine sciences, especially aquaculture, agriculture, or natural resource management.
- Experience working across diverse groups to produce inclusive and accessible outreach products.
- Ability to engage between the organization and stakeholders (e.g., universities, the public, Federal, state or local authorities, natural resources organizations, etc.), to foster strategic collaborations.
Eligibility:
This Federal appointment will be made using a non-competitive pathway that promotes students who have participated in mentorship programs, providing a clear mechanism to pursue positions in NOAA’s Federal workforce.
Therefore, applicants must have a record of mentorship through the form of fellowships or similar programs. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact nmfs.aquaculture@noaa.gov.
Details on eligibility and suitable programs include:
- Internship or fellowship programs that provide developmental or professional experiences to individuals who have completed their formal education.
- Training and associateship programs designed to increase the pool of qualified candidates in a particular occupational specialty.
- Professional/industry exchange programs that provide for cross-fertilization between the agency and the private sector to foster mutual understanding, an exchange of ideas, or to bring experienced practitioners to the agency.
- Residency programs through which participants gain experience in a Federal clinical environment.
- Programs that require a period of government service in exchange for educational, financial, or other assistance.
Application Information:
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Application Close Date: June 24, 2024 (interviews to take place in early July.)
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Duty station: Silver Spring, Maryland. For candidates who seek to work from another NOAA office, such requests may be considered under certain circumstances.
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Position Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) Term Federal Position (not to exceed 4 years.)
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Compensation: This position will be filled at the ZA-3 level (GS-11 equivalent.) There is no promotion potential during the term appointment.
Submit Resume and Cover Letter To: nmfs.aquaculture@noaa.gov
The position will be a term-limited appointment of up to 4 years and will not be extended. This hiring authority for this announcement is provided in section a(r) in 5 CFR 213.3102(r).
Through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, NOAA strives to make current and future employees able to contribute their talents in a place where they feel welcome, supported, and empowered to support NOAA’s mission.
Submit Your Application:
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How: Applications should be in the form of a cover letter and resume.
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Where: Applications should be submitted via email to nmfs.aquculture@noaa.gov
Questions about this posting?
Contact nmfs.aquaculture@noaa.gov
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