Job Description
The candidate for this Scientific Sustainability Communications and Design Associate contract role would be joining a small, mission-driven team within a large organization. The candidate will assist staff in authoring, editing, and designing communications for sustainable and green chemistry and engineering initiatives and educational materials.
- Work design : Works under general supervision. Remote work possible; hybrid work preferred with candidate in DC office twice per week.
Work to be performed includes :
Resolves non-routine problems by applying general policies, practices, procedures, and principles.Performs in-depth analyses of standard problems.Authoring or compiling scientifically informed content from existing materials such as case studies, presentations, and tools. Compiling content around hot topics in sustainable chemistryLeveraging Green Chemistry Challenge Awards for case studiesAssisting in creating multimedia content to highlight green chemistry initiatives and topicsMining our inventory of digital resources for insightsEditing and refreshing existing contentProofreading and applying style guidesEnsuring authenticity of content and appropriate use of AI technologiesNewsletter coordination and layoutManage editorial calendarIdentify contributors and request articlesEdit and post articles to blog and e-newsletterAuthor content, conduct interviews, etc.Layout newsletter, review, and submitGraphic Design Create and edit graphics for newsletter, blog, social media and otheruses in Canva, Photoshop, InDesign or similar programIdentify photos on stock photography sitesDirect photographer / videographer at eventsCreate PowerPoint slidesCreative ideas for multimedia contentExperience with video editingCreate signage for events
Social media Author and review social media postsReview effectiveness of posts and make suggestionsEvaluate most effective channelsCollect and analyze social media statsRequired skills and attributes :
Years of Experience : 5 years
BS / BA or equivalent in science and / or communication / design
A self-starter possessing the ability to quickly absorb information and drive assignments to completion with limited oversight is required.
Excellent organizational ability, combined with flexibility and adaptability in working with multiple stakeholders and in handling rapidly changing priorities is essential.
The candidate will have experience in both science and science communication, including visual communication. The ideal candidate will bring interest and enthusiasm, if not experience, in sustainability and green chemistry.
Ability to write for scientific and public audiences in multiple styles (papers, blogs, social media, as well as multimedia)Creativity and aptitude for design and visual communicationBackground in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related scientific field, or experience working in scientific organizationsPassionate about and capable of excellent organization and time managementSelf-starter with a customer-service focusExcellent people skills. Able to work well with internal and external stakeholders, including technical and industrial professionals.Proficient with technology, willing to troubleshoot IT systems and websitesInterest in sustainability, green chemistry, scientific and / or mission-driven issuesSoftware Details : Required proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Required proficiency in either Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar editing software.Experience with social media platforms, social media management platforms, and CMSs.Use of task management software helpful. Willingness to learn new software platforms utilized by both internal and external stakeholders required.Other technologies nice to have include Asana, Smartsheet, Google Drive, Adobe Analytics, Survey Monkey, Polling software, LMSs, Miro, among others.Job ID : 1013890
