Environmental Science Communications Manager

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Communications Manager for the GLRC STREAM at UB RENEW Institute. The role translates freshwater research into accessible content for policymakers, produces a bi-annual newsletter, and manages GLRC STREAM website updates.

Ideal candidate has a strong technical writing portfolio, editing skills, and experience in interviews. You will coordinate with DEC and NYS agencies and assist with grant solicitations and K-12 content translation.

Qualifications

• Translate complex scientific concepts into clear content for diverse audiences across multiple platforms.
• Strong portfolio of technical writing and editing experience.
• Experience with interviews and communicating research to policymakers, educators, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate GLRC scientists' research into understandable content for a general audience across forms (whitepapers, comments, explainers).
• Write and disseminate a bi-annual newsletter.
• Publish content to the GLRC STREAM website with UB RENEW hosting support.
• Prepare reports for DEC review of GLRC STREAM activities.
• Liaise with DEC, NYS and other agencies, policymakers, and universities.
• Assist the program manager with drafting solicitations for Small Grants.
• Support educators by translating research for K-12 curricula.

Skills

Scientific writing

Editing

Interviews

Communication

Editorial standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physical sciences/related field

Graduate degree (preferred)

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Communications Manager for the GLRC STREAM at UB RENEW Institute. The role translates freshwater research into accessible content for policymakers, produces a bi-annual newsletter, and manages GLRC STREAM website updates.

Ideal candidate has a strong technical writing portfolio, editing skills, and experience in interviews. You will coordinate with DEC and NYS agencies and assist with grant solicitations and K-12 content translation.