Program Associate, Critical Issues program
American Geosciences Institute
Position Type: Entry Level (New Graduates)
Desired Major(s):Behavioral and Social Sciences/Geographical Sciences, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Government and Politics, Behavioral and Social Sciences/Geospatial Information Sciences (GRAD), Behavioral and Social Sciences/Environmental Science & Policy,
Location: Alexandria, Virginia (United States)
Description: The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has an immediate opening for a Program Associate to work in our innovative Critical Issues program making impartial geoscience information more accessible to decision makers, particularly at state and local levels. This is a full-time position based at AGI headquarters in Alexandria, Va.
We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about promoting the importance of the geosciences to diverse audiences. The Program Associate will be the lead organizer for Critical Issues Forums, which are a key component of the program. S/he will work closely with the Critical Issues team to plan, organize, and publicize Critical Issues webinars, create geoscience-based content for the website, build strong audience participation in the program, and to serve all the needs of a developing program.
Candidates must be able to work collaboratively and tactfully with AGI staff and many external stakeholders; have superb organizational skills including scheduling time, tasks, and other people effectively, and paying careful attention to detail; have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; have strong computing skills (Word, Excel, Twitter essential; graphics and web page content management desirable); and candidates should understand the scope, content, and value of the geosciences.
Master’s or higher degree in geoscience, science communication, or science policy strongly preferred. Experience in outreach, event management, and/or science communication desired. Candidates must already be eligible to work in the United States.
To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary expectations, names and contact information for three references to jobs@agiweb.org, listing “Critical Issues Program Associate” in the subject line. Review will begin on 8 September 2015; the position will remain open until filled. AGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information on the Critical Issues program, see http://www.
The American Geosciences Institute is a nonprofit federation of geoscientific and professional associations that represent more than 250,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other geoscientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in the profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in society's use of resources, resiliency to natural hazards, and interaction with the environment. http://www.
Job Function: Communication, Management/Administration, Sciences
Desired Class Level(s): Recent Grad (up to 1 year out), Alumnus/a (beyond 1 year out)
Duration: Full-time job
Approximate Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours
Qualifications: Master's or higher degree in geoscience, science communication, or science policy strongly preferred.
Experience in outreach, event management, and/or science communication desired.
Candidates must already be eligible to work in the United States.
