Geoscience Communications Specialist — Hybrid

Oregon Department of Human Services; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

11 paid holidays a year

Competitive benefits package

Advancement and learning opportunities

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) is seeking a Geoscience Communications Specialist on a fixed-term, limited-duration basis to coordinate, edit, and distribute the agency’s earth science information for local, regional, and statewide audiences.

You will maintain website content, collaborate with the GS&S and MLRR programs, and help ensure communications meet professional science standards while supporting natural resource management.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher-level experience directly related to the position is required.
• Related education includes geology, geography, geomorphology, paleontology, or communications work for external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, edit, distribute, and message the agency’s operational earth science and mining information for local, regional, and statewide use.
• Maintain and manage website content and coordinate with other communications staff to meet professional science communication standards.
• Support coordination with the Geological Survey and Services (GS&S) and Mineral Land Regulation and Reclamation (MLRR) programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Geology/geography related degree or experience

Public relations/communications background

Job description

The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) is seeking a Geoscience Communications Specialist on a fixed-term, limited-duration basis to coordinate, edit, and distribute the agency’s earth science information for local, regional, and statewide audiences.

You will maintain website content, collaborate with the GS&S and MLRR programs, and help ensure communications meet professional science standards while supporting natural resource management.