[ES_JOBS_NET] Citizen Science Manager at CleanAIRE NC

[Brian Magi]

https://cleanairenc.org/about-us/jobs/

Citizen Science ManagerCitizen Science · Research Triangle Park, North
Carolina

CleanAIRE NC (CANC) is an advocacy organization working for clean air and
climate change solutions since 2003. With offices in Charlotte and the
Triangle, our mission is to advocate for the health of all North
Carolinians by pursuing equitable and collaborative solutions that address
climate change and air pollution.


PROGRAM BACKGROUND

CANC’s Citizen Science Program is one of the most highly regarded in the
country for its establishment of a statewide network of PM2.5 air sensors,
its partnerships and data sharing with universities and government for
research purposes, and its use of education and advocacy to advance clean
air solutions. The principal component of the Citizen Science Program is
known as AirKeepers, <https://cleanaircarolina.org/airkeepers/> which
refers to those individuals and organizations hosting air sensors.


POSITION

The Citizen Science Program Manager builds and maintains a statewide
network of diverse organizational partners, public agencies and individuals
to advance CANC’s AirKeepers Program, and provides technical resources and
data for researchers, policymakers, health professionals, and educators to
advance CleanAIRE NC’s mission.


TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

   - Prioritize and implement recommendations from 2020 citizen science
   network review including tasks related to: monitor maintenance,
   distribution, data management and more.
   - Collect, analyze, visualize and communicate relevant data about air
   quality and climate issues to diverse audiences.
   - Assist partners in technical aspects of air monitors, data
   interpretation, mapping, reporting, and other relevant interests.
   - Facilitates meetings and develops communication materials related to
   training and workshops
   - Track and maintain an inventory of air monitors and other equipment
   related to the AirKeepers Program.


ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES



   - Pilot and replicate PM2.5 “cluster-networks”. These are 10-15 monitors
   located in a community around an emission source in NC.
   - Cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders to further CANC’s
   Citizen Science Programs.
   - Manage the Citizen Science Advisory Board and use it to help assess
   and guide the Citizen Science Program.
   - Keep up to date with developments in citizen science via Citizen
   Science Association, new literature, etc.
   - Collaborate with CANC staff to further the Citizen Science Program
   including identifying collaborations and grant opportunities with health,
   policy, environmental justice, communication and development managers.


QUALIFICATIONS

   - Experience working with community research or environmental outreach
   programs and directly with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically
   diverse backgrounds.
   - Experience facilitating and leading meetings.
   - Proven project management skills to be able to plan, direct, and
   coordinate all details within each program assigned.
   - Ability to translate complex scientific information into language that
   all audiences can understand.
   - Intermediate to advanced knowledge and experience using Excel, GIS,
   and data management.
   - High level of comfort with technology including Microsoft Office, G
   Suite, project management applications, and Zoom.
   - High degree of organization and independence to manage multiple
   ongoing priorities simultaneously.
   - Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to present
   to diverse audiences.
   - Experience in policy advocacy or speaking with public officials
   preferred
   - Degree in environmental science, applied sciences or related field or
   equivalent education and/or 3-5 years of experience desired.


WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION


This full-time (40 hours per week) position requires occasional evening
meetings, weekend work, and overnight travel. CleanAIRE NC offers a
competitive compensation package to include medical, dental & vision
coverage, paid-time-off (PTO), 403(b), company paid holidays, cell phone
allowance, and parental leave.


Preferably, this position will be based in our Triangle office (Research
Triangle Park, NC), but is remote during the COVID-19 pandemic until
further notice.


APPLY

Only online applications received by December 31, 2021, 11:59 pm will be
accepted.


For questions about this position, please email gerald at cleanairenc.org. No
phone calls.


To learn more about CleanAIRE NC please visit our website at
 www.cleanairenc.org <http://www.cleanaircarolina.org/>.


CleanAIRE NC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage
applications from candidates of color. We do not discriminate on the basis
of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, ancestry,
national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity, marital status, **medical condition, veteran status, physical or
mental disability, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or
based on association with a person or group with one or more of these
actual or perceived characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis
of qualifications, merit, and needs of the organization.*
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