Job no: 520140
Work type: Staff Part Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Geosciences
Union: PSU
Categories: Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, College of Natural Sciences, PSU A
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
Climate and Cryosphere (CliC) is a core project of the World Climate Research Program that promotes research into the cryosphere and its interactions with the global climate system. It highlights emerging issues, encourages communication between researchers with common interests in cryospheric and climate science, promotes international cooperation, and highlights the importance of this field to policy makers, funding agencies, and the general public. The International Project Office (IPO) provides administrative support for the CliC Scientific Steering Group (SSG) in their tasks and liaises with the CliC community through regional and national programs, working groups, and expert panels, in the coordination and implementation of the CliC science strategy. The IPO is the major communication channel and the primary point of contact for those wishing to participate in, contribute to, or learn more about CliC activities.
The responsibilities of the Communications and Outreach Manager are to organize print, web-based, and social media outreach in-line with the mission of the CliC Project Office. This position will work with a wide variety of scientists at both UMass Amherst and around the world.
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Salary Information
Level 26
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. The search will remain open until filled.
As part of a commitment to their own multicultural community, CNS seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace university initiatives and aspirations. (https://www.cns.umass.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion)
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: Aug 3 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
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