Remote Arctic Climate Assessment Lead

American Geophysical Union; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

American Geophysical Union seeks an Arctic Science Assessment Lead to coordinate ARC2026 publication and public release. You will collaborate with editors, authors, reviewers, and partners to ensure timely, high-quality outputs while maintaining transparent processes.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning to chart a durable model for future Arctic climate assessments within AGU's broader science portfolio.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field such as environmental/climate science, policy, or nonprofit management.
• Experience coordinating stakeholder engagement and community outreach within scientific or policy contexts.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, timelines, and deliverables with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as coordinating editor for ARC2026, overseeing completion, publication, and public release.
• Coordinate collaboration among editors, authors, reviewers, AGU staff, and external partners with clear communication.
• Document assessment processes to support transparency, reproducibility, and quality assurance.
• Lead publication, production, and dissemination in partnership with communications and technical teams.
• Plan and execute the ARC2026 public launch with stakeholder engagement and outreach activities.
• Build relationships with Arctic researchers, Indigenous knowledge holders, policymakers, and partner organizations.
• Develop a 2027 planning model for ongoing ARC production and governance with AGU support.
• Integrate Arctic Report Card within AGU's science portfolio and improve accessibility for decision-makers.
• Provide briefings, monitor risks, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Time management

Collaboration

Tech proficiency

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree (asset)

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

American Geophysical Union seeks an Arctic Science Assessment Lead to coordinate ARC2026 publication and public release. You will collaborate with editors, authors, reviewers, and partners to ensure timely, high-quality outputs while maintaining transparent processes.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning to chart a durable model for future Arctic climate assessments within AGU's broader science portfolio.