Offshore Wind Science Writer & Communications Lead

Biodiversity Research Institute; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid employee health insurance

401k with match

Generous paid PTO and holidays

Job summary

A nonprofit environmental organization in Portland, Maine is looking for a detail-oriented Science Writer and Communications Specialist. The role involves supporting projects related to offshore wind energy communication and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate exceptional writing and organizational skills. BRI offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant field with experience in avian ecology or marine systems.
• Advanced training in scientific communications and decision-science.
• Proven track record of scientific writing for general audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide writing and communications support for stakeholder engagement activities.
• Collaborate with scientists and partners on research projects.
• Develop public-facing content and scientific manuscripts.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work effectively in teams

Strong work ethic

Scientific writing

Education

Master’s or PhD in biology, ecology, marine science, or conservation

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Zotero

Job description

A nonprofit environmental organization in Portland, Maine is looking for a detail-oriented Science Writer and Communications Specialist. The role involves supporting projects related to offshore wind energy communication and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate exceptional writing and organizational skills. BRI offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.