Science Marketing & Outreach Specialist

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State is hiring a Marketing and Communications Specialist to lead scientific communications, marketing, and outreach for the NCEMS at Penn State. The role is onsite at University Park, reporting to the NCEMS Project Manager, and involves coordinating messaging across initiatives and supporting events and campaigns.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year of relevant experience, strong writing and collaboration skills, and the ability to translate complex science into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, or outreach.
• Ability to translate complex science into accessible messaging.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and publish website content, social media, newsletters, and announcements for scientific and public audiences.
• Create branded graphics, presentations, and digital assets aligned with Penn State standards.
• Plan and manage communications campaigns for Working Groups, internships, fellowships, and center achievements.
• Translate complex scientific information into clear, engaging messaging for diverse stakeholders.
• Maintain websites and communications assets; monitor engagement and suggest improvements.
• Coordinate outreach and events, including invitations, information requests, and follow-ups.
• Support communications for meetings, workshops, and the annual Summit, including materials and registrations.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Penn State is hiring a Marketing and Communications Specialist to lead scientific communications, marketing, and outreach for the NCEMS at Penn State. The role is onsite at University Park, reporting to the NCEMS Project Manager, and involves coordinating messaging across initiatives and supporting events and campaigns.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year of relevant experience, strong writing and collaboration skills, and the ability to translate complex science into