Engagement Coordinator - UIC Science

Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation - Annapolis, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Annapolis, MD

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About the position

The Engagement Coordinator for the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) is responsible for managing the IARPC Collaborations website and implementing communication and outreach strategies to engage various audiences in Arctic research. This remote position involves collaboration with the IARPC Secretariat and focuses on fostering community participation and belonging within the IARPC Collaborations community.

Responsibilities

• Create and guide the implementation of communication strategies for IARPC and specific events; serve as media point of contact.
• Support public engagement around the Arctic Research Plan and track potential engagement events.
• Prepare materials for workshops and symposia, including developing abstracts, posters, presentations, and reports.
• Engage in partnerships with communities and organizations to benefit IARPC Collaborations.
• Collaborate with other organizations in the Arctic research community.
• Administer IARPC social media accounts and newsletters.
• Represent IARPC at symposia, conferences, and workshops/trainings.
• Work with the Indigenous Engagement & Communication Specialist to build relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Onboard new collaboration team and community leaders and support team engagement.
• Onboard new IARPC Collaborations members through email and video tutorials.
• Design automated communication to encourage ongoing engagement with the website.
• Edit and post webinar video files and other meeting content on social media.
• Coordinate the IARPC Collaboration Mentorship Program and Early Career and Diversity & Inclusion communities.
• Facilitate interactions among community members to encourage participation and belonging.
• Develop and support equity, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility initiatives for IARPC Collaborations.
• Organize the IARPC Collaborations public webinar series.
• Support the participation of Indigenous community members in IARPC Collaborations.
• Ensure new content is added to the IARPC Collaborations website and curate all material posted.
• Track deliverables of the Arctic Research Plan on the website.
• Develop metrics to evaluate user experiences and prepare reports for the IARPC Staff Group.
• Work with web development contractors to improve the website and resolve errors.
• Provide technical support to the Secretariat for various workspace tools.

Requirements

• Experience coordinating scientific communities and developing networks.
• Experience managing websites and/or databases; basic HTML and CSS skills are a plus.
• Familiarity with the Arctic research landscape and federal processes preferred but not required.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills; copyediting experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Google Suite and Zoom.
• Strong graphic design skills; familiarity with Adobe Suite and/or Canva a plus.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to improving equity, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with the Arctic research landscape and federal processes.
• Copyediting experience.
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite and/or Canva.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees
• Part-time employees can participate in 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.