Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist

Job title: Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist

Company: University of Texas at Austin

Job description: Job Posting Title: Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist—-Hiring Department: Marine Science Institute—-Position Open To: All Applicants—-Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40—-FLSA Status: Non-Exempt—-Earliest Start Date: Aug 01, 2024—-Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 01, 2025—-Location: PORT ARANSAS, TX—-Job Details:General NotesPOSITION IS LOCATED AT THE UT MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE IN PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS. Position is expected to renew annually if funding is available. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States will be considered.Purpose of PositionThe Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (MAR) at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (MSI) seeks a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist to further the reserve’s mission of brings together scientists, landowners, policy-makers, and the public to ensure that coastal management decisions benefit flora and fauna, water quality, and people. The Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist is responsible for planning, preparing, coordinating, and disseminating information, through various formats and mediums, to the program’s partners and the public and for managing related projects. The Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist works directly with the Reserve’s Manager and other reserve staff to design and implement communications strategies and effective messaging for organizational and project-specific goals that ultimately support the reserve’s mission. This position works under limited supervision and has extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.The Marine Science Institute welcomes and respects all individuals and communities by valuing and consciously maintaining awareness of diverse perspectives and experiences. We believe inclusivity is critical to fostering excellence in all of our endeavors, and we promote STEM diversity in our recruiting, hiring, and retention practices.Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and generation of engaging digital content for MAR’s website, social media and email channels, as well as monitor and respond to social media and email inquiries.
• Work closely with reserve staff to design and implement communications and outreach strategies and effective messaging for organizational and project-specific goals and public information opportunities.
• Oversee the development, design, distribution, and maintenance of high-quality print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to brochures, presentations, newsletters, and reports.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a public communications and outreach action plan that includes social media, print and digital content, and email communications.
• Prepare and make presentations to community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in the reserve.
• Identify trends and monitor current events to anticipate opportunities for MAR to engage in and/or lead conversations regarding conservation and protection of coastal resources.
• Guide the strategy on press outreach, including distribution of press releases, creation of press kits and materials, interview preparation, and responses to media requests.
• Work with the Education and Coastal Training Programs, other MAR staff, MSI staff, and partners to plan, coordinate, and attend public information and outreach programs, presentations, meetings, and workshops.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with degree in a field of science including biology, geology, environmental science, engineering, or another related field OR major coursework in environmental education, communications, marketing, or a related field. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the successful development and execution of education and outreach activities, communications, and public relations activities.
• Experience overseeing the design and production of online and print collateral and publications.
• Experience developing and implementing successful social marketing strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience in video editing and photography.
• Environmental experience and general knowledge of regional natural resource conservation issues.
• Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational, and personal skills, with the experience of managing multiple projects at a time.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, including public speaking skills.
• Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to manage multiple concurrent projects while also being highly detail-oriented with an attention to quality.
• Experience with multiple social media platforms.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Adobe Design Suite experience preferred.

Salary RangeSalary is commensurate with experience and education. Full benefits including health insurance, annual and sick leave, and retirement provided.$40,000 +Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.—-Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.—-Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.—-Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.—-Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.—-Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.—-Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.—-E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
[PDF] [PDF] [PDF] [PDF]—-Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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Location: Port Aransas, TX

Job date: Sat, 01 Jun 2024 03:25:02 GMT

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