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Position: Sea Grant Communicator
Date: 06/94
Position Code: 2450
EEO Code: 227
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Sea Grant Director, manages the Institution's Sea Grant communications, including its public outreach activities and education programs; is also responsible for supervising program support staff, volunteers and interns, as well as overseeing budget planning and management.
Major Duties:
Overall:
  • as a member of the Sea Grant Management Team, participates in discussions and decisions regarding the interaction, integration and planning of communications efforts with the goals and activities of other components of the program's operations;
  • formulates, plans and writes WHOI Sea Grant Communications, Public Outreach & Education proposal as part of Sea Grant's biennial omnibus proposal and review process, as required by the National Sea Grant College Program; identifies matching or in-kind support equivalent to 50% of the federal funds requested and plans strategies for proposal presentation;
  • works closely with Grant and Contract Services to preparing and managing annual budget and, nationally, with NOAA program monitor and NOAA grants management division to ensure timely and accurate communications;


Day-to-Day: 

  • writes, edits, schedules and oversees production and distribution of Sea Grant communications for a diverse audience, including news releases, newsletters, brochures, reports and feature articles;
  • assists in organizing and promoting public lecture series, workshops and seminars;
  • designs displays and exhibits relating to or based on marine research, concepts or information that appeal to diverse audiences with broad ranging interests;
  • interfaces with other WHOI departments to represent and promote Sea Grant's programs and objectives;
  • facilitates relations with other Sea Grant programs, especially communication staff, and represents WHOI Sea Grant at various local, regional and national events and meetings;
  • develops and oversees coordinated response to requests for information related to Sea Grant activities and works closely with other Institution offices in support of cohesive image;
  • generates ideas and marketing strategies for informational and educational materials and outreach vehicles;
  • maintains on-going contact with Institution scientific and technical staff, local and regional coastal outreach organizations, policy makers and general public to ensure Sea Grant visability and utilization;
  • oversees daily administrative and managements needs of the office;
  • performs related duties as required.
Desired Education/Experience for Hiring:
Undergraduate degree in journalism, English, communications or related field with 3 - 5 years experience in science or technical writing, editing, publication production and/or public relations or Master's degree with 2 plus years of related experience required. Coursework in oceanography or natural/environment sciences and computer familiarity (Macintosh) preferred. Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal and team skills required, along with a proven ability to digest, summarize and package scientific information in various forms for diverse audience groups.