[ES_JOBS_NET] Content Specialist, Carlton College, Northfield, MN

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Full Job Description
Benefits Eligible?
Yes

Grade
9

Classification
Exempt (Paid monthly)

Status
Full Time

If part time, hours to be worked weekly

Working Schedule
12 Months

Position Type
Regular

If temporary please provide Start Date

And End Date

Position FTE
1.0

Purpose of this Position
The Content Specialist works as part of the Science Education Resource Center (SERC) web team at Carleton College to support projects fostering STEM learning, and to develop and deploy professional development programming, develop new and improve existing websites, and assist in education research and evaluation projects lead by people at SERC and partner institutions.
This is a regular full-time grant funded position.


Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities
The Content Specialist works on the full scope of projects undertaken by SERC including professional development, website development and community building, and education research and evaluation. Working with other staff and collaborators at Carleton and other institutions across the country, this position is called on to take responsibility for completion of projects at a variety of scales including to:

  *   Work independently and manage projects with external collaborators toward project goals including professional development projects and web development covering topics within the geosciences, STEM, and higher education.

  *   Help organize and support face-to-face and virtual workshops, particularly development of workshop websites, use of the website during workshops, and collection of materials before and during the workshop as part of building web-based resources. This includes domestic, overnight travel to workshops and conferences when required by the project.

  *   Write reports and webpages synthesizing data and findings, community discussions, and literature surveys.

  *   Support community research teams and projects including tracking and communicating project progress, managing data collection, analyzing data and documenting findings.

  *   Promote best use of the SERC-developed tools and processes to meet project needs and goals as learned in on the job training.

  *   This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
The Content Specialist works as a self-directed member of the SERC staff and reports to the SERC Associate Director. Overall priorities and assignments are developed by the SERC leadership team and project Principal Investigators.


Required Qualifications

  *   Bachelor's degree in geoscience or a closely related field (e.g. environmental science, oceanography, physical geography, atmospheric science, ecology/biology with ecology emphasis), and 5 years relevant work experience (formal or informal education settings, website development and/or writing for the web, project management, education or non-profit administration, research assistantship, graduate level coursework etc.).

  *   Ability to interact with, respect, and communicate with partners from a diverse range of backgrounds while supporting the work of individuals and groups equitably.

  *   Demonstrated ability to communicate complex or technical information clearly both verbally and in writing - a writing sample may be requested.

  *   Excellent interpersonal, communication, documentation and organization skills, including ability to learn to create well-designed web pages and to effectively edit submissions from a variety of sources to create cohesive products. Ability to deliver professional presentations.

  *   Affinity for computer work and willingness to quickly learn SERC's content management system with coaching and support from the SERC team.

  *   Comfort working with professional colleagues one-on-one and in large groups, in both in person and virtual settings.

  *   Demonstrated ability to independently complete projects on schedule and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  *   Experience with project management, working within deadlines and budgets, particularly with external partners

  *   Willingness to make several domestic, overnight trips per year* to support workshops, make presentations, and assist in evaluation activities.

  *   Ability to work independently as well as in close cooperation with a tight-knit team.

  *   Travel will follow Carleton College health and safety policies.

Preferred Qualifications

  *   Experience working with quantitative data, comfort with basic statistics and data visualization techniques, including developing graphs and figures that illustrate key features of the data set and/or willingness to grow in this area.

  *   Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and develop website content.

  *   Teaching experience in K-12 or postsecondary settings or experience working in higher education.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Carleton College is an AA/EEO employer. We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Open Date
07/21/2020

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Quick Link
http://jobs.carleton.edu/postings/4686

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