California, Arizona, Nevada, or Utah.

Position Title: USGS Climate Adaptation Communications Fellowship

Organization: U.S. Department of the Interior

Location: The selected candidate can report remotely, but preference will be given to candidates located in or willing to relocate to California, Arizona, Nevada, or Utah.

Research Project: The SW CASC delivers useful and useable science to natural and cultural resource managers so that they can plan for climate adaptation. The candidate will become part of a rapidly growing climate change adaptation-oriented team, which allows many opportunities to collaborate internally and with external partners. They will learn from interacting directly with regional partners. Project activities may include gaining experience with an assessment of the efficacy of ongoing climate adaptation research and engagement efforts in the region, fostering communication between local communities (e.g. science and research communities, local communities, special interest groups, governmental communities, communities of practice, traditional knowledge holding communities, etc.), contributing to a science communications/education portfolio to meet the quickly evolving needs of the center, and engaging in outreach. Activities may include development of printed materials, webinars, engagement through outreach events, mass communications, and partnership development.

Learning Objectives: These project activities will broaden the reach of climate adaptation science information interpretation, dissemination, and exchange. The appointment will provide the candidate with opportunities to learn more about climate adaptation science in the Southwest U.S. and about current co-production models being actuated between communities, scientists, and stewards of natural and cultural resources. The individual will also review and analyze research and co-create information products and outreach materials for a variety of audiences. Information created will broadly elevate literacy and education efforts to increase awareness and incorporation of climate change into decision making. The candidate will collaborate with the USGS Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center and many climate service partners in the region.

Qualifications: The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the relevant fields (physical science, ecology, biology, geography, science communications, journalism, education or a related field). Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Preferred skills:

• Experience or education in translating complex scientific information for a lay audience.
• Experience in creating communications and outreach materials.
• Experience with or interest in engaging with both academic and natural resource management partners to develop outreach materials and webinars related to climate adaptation in the southwestern U.S.
• Scientific background a bonus

Anticipated Appointment Start Date:November 12,2024

Application Deadline: October 4, 2024

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.