What are the responsibilities and job description for the USDA-FS Communications Fellow position at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education?
Organization
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Reference Code
USDA-FS-PNWRS-2025-0037
How To Apply
To submit your application, scroll to the bottom of this opportunity and click APPLY.
A Complete Application Consists Of
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Application Deadline
4/11/2025 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
At the heart of the USDA Forest Service's mission is their purpose. Everything they do is intended to help sustain forests and grasslands for present and future generations. Why? Because their stewardship work supports nature in sustaining life. This is the purpose that drives the agency’s mission and motivates their work across the agency. It’s been there from the agency’s very beginning, and it still drives them. To advance the mission and serve their purpose, the USDA Forest Service balances the short and long-term needs of people and nature by: working in collaboration with communities and our partners; providing access to resources and experiences that promote economic, ecological, and social vitality; connecting people to the land and one another; and delivering world-class science, technology and land management.
Research Project: A fellowship opportunity is available with the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station to serve Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington by delivering science-based, region-specific technologies and practical information for decision making. The fellow will help translate science and develop communication materials (e.g., newsletters, briefing papers, web content, presentations) related to forestry, agriculture, and rangelands.
Specifically, The Fellow Will Collaborate With The Team To
Mentor: The mentor for this opportunity is Jessica Halofsky (jessica.halofsky@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: March 2025. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.
Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year but may be extended upon recommendation of USDA Forest Service and is contingent on the availability of funds.
Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.
Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $50,000-$65,000 per year.
Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.
ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and USDA Forest Service. Participants do not become employees of USDA, USDA Forest Service, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE.USFS.PNWRS@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years.
Preferred Skills
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Reference Code
USDA-FS-PNWRS-2025-0037
How To Apply
To submit your application, scroll to the bottom of this opportunity and click APPLY.
A Complete Application Consists Of
- An application
- Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
- A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
- Two educational or professional recommendations. At least one recommendation must be submitted in order for the mentor to view your application.
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Application Deadline
4/11/2025 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
At the heart of the USDA Forest Service's mission is their purpose. Everything they do is intended to help sustain forests and grasslands for present and future generations. Why? Because their stewardship work supports nature in sustaining life. This is the purpose that drives the agency’s mission and motivates their work across the agency. It’s been there from the agency’s very beginning, and it still drives them. To advance the mission and serve their purpose, the USDA Forest Service balances the short and long-term needs of people and nature by: working in collaboration with communities and our partners; providing access to resources and experiences that promote economic, ecological, and social vitality; connecting people to the land and one another; and delivering world-class science, technology and land management.
Research Project: A fellowship opportunity is available with the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station to serve Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington by delivering science-based, region-specific technologies and practical information for decision making. The fellow will help translate science and develop communication materials (e.g., newsletters, briefing papers, web content, presentations) related to forestry, agriculture, and rangelands.
Specifically, The Fellow Will Collaborate With The Team To
- Develop communication materials, including website content, fact sheets, infographics, and newsletters.
- Evaluate outreach effectiveness by analyzing web metrics.
- Synthesize existing research and develop region-specific content and products to help managers, landowners, and producers.
- Support science-management convenings aimed at better leveraging existing information and tools, and co-producing a research agenda to address knowledge gaps.
Mentor: The mentor for this opportunity is Jessica Halofsky (jessica.halofsky@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: March 2025. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.
Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year but may be extended upon recommendation of USDA Forest Service and is contingent on the availability of funds.
Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.
Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The anticipated stipend range is $50,000-$65,000 per year.
Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.
ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and USDA Forest Service. Participants do not become employees of USDA, USDA Forest Service, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE.USFS.PNWRS@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in science communication for diverse audiences
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and edit written products to improve readability and clarity for non-technical audiences
- Creativity and the ability to generate new ideas and methods to help accomplish program goals; willingness to learn new things
- Experience in forestry, rangelands, agriculture, or natural resources or collaborating with foresters, ranchers, natural resource managers, Alaska Natives, Tribal Nations, farmers, forest landowners, state agencies or other relevant groups.
- Graphic design with Adobe products
- Drupal
- Microsoft Office applications
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- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree: Bachelor's Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
- Discipline(s):
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Salary : $50,000 - $65,000
