Science and Communication Associate I

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Job Title: Science Communications Associate I

Reports to: VP, Engagement  

Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Non-exempt  

Remote Eligible: Yes, National United States 

Travel Requirements: Up to 20%  

Salary Range: $28.85 - $33.65 (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to the job requirements)  

Benefits and Perks: 

• Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage 
• 403(b) Plan with Company Match 
• Life Insurance 
• PTO, Paid Holidays 

Position Summary 

The Science Communication Associate I is responsible for leading internal technical communications, and/or the daily and strategic communications, and leading community communications and informal education and outreach. 

Details of Responsibilities 

General Essential Job Duties:

Common Job Functions

• Assist with maintaining asset repository (technical documentation, photo, video, etc). 
• Work internally across programs to assist with the development and revisions of materials, as appropriate. 
• Assist with managing branding documentation and ensuring brand standards and styles are met and used by staff. 

Internal Job Functions

• Assist in identifying and fixing gaps in misidentification of information, documentation, and photo archives. 
• Assist with research of technical records and assist with providing recommendations for making records more accessible to staff. 
• Research control access and provides recommendations to management. 
• Assist with establishing document handling protocol, workflow, and work procedures. 
• Update and maintain SOPs and other related materials using standard templates. 
• Provide some aspects of technical writing support for SOPs and other various types of documentation critical to operations. 
• Assist with data entry and existing document organization 
• Assist with training staff in documentation organization principles and quality standards. 

External Job Functions

• Recommend, implement and maintain website design. 
• Assist with maintaining dynamic and vibrant content on website. 
• Work collaboratively with data services staff responsible for technical website support. 
• Assist with social media channels and content. 
• Assist with the development of annual communication program plans. 
• Assist with implementation of communications strategy. 
• Write news items for broad distribution. 
• Assist with geophysical event responses on the website and in social media. 
• Assist with the creation of videos, animations and other digital content featuring geophysical concepts. 
• Assist with collaborations with partner organizations to promote better public understanding of geophysics and geoscience. 
• Assist with creating promotional materials and manage promotional materials inventory <