Communications Manager, Ocean Drilling Programs

The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is pleased to announce the search for a Communications Manager, Ocean Drilling Programs. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position. The position will report to the Vice President and Director, Ocean Drilling Programs.

The Communications Manager for Ocean Drilling Programs provides programmatic oversight for outreach activities for the U.S. Implementing Organization (USIO) of the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) and the U.S. Science Support Program (USSSP). He/she will guide the implementation of strategic communications efforts including the development of a full array of program specific and scientific community directed communications materials – brochures, pamphlets, fact sheets, websites, etc.  The Communications Manager will also be responsible for editing and publishing the “Core Discoveries” community newsletter, as well as publicizing and communicating the results of scientific ocean drilling expeditions conducted onboard the JOIDES Resolution and other IODP platforms by U.S. scientists.

Qualifications include:  (1) Bachelor’s degree in communications and/or a field of science or equivalent experience in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years experience in communicating science to the public and policy makers; (2) Ability to manage communications tasks for a complex, broad-reaching program, with a national and international profile; (3) Understanding and familiarity with academia (or “academic culture”); (4) Experience successfully working with national and international media; (5) Interest in and understanding of new media and emerging best practices to reach key audiences; (6) Understanding of marketing and branding of nonprofit or academic programs; (7) Strong writing, editing, presentation and speaking skills; (8) Demonstrated news judgment; (9) Ability to translate scientific jargon into plain English; (10) Strong organizational skills, including setting priorities, project timelines, articulating strategies and managing for results.

To apply, please forward cover letter, resume, salary requirement, and any other relevant application materials to jobs@oceanleadership.org with the subject line, “COMM-MGR-ODP”. Materials may also be mailed to Human Resources, The Consortium for Ocean Leadership, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20005.

The Consortium for Ocean Leadership represents 95 of the leading public and private ocean research education institutions, aquaria and industry with the mission to advance ocean research, education and policy. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, Ocean Leadership offers a collegial work environment and excellent benefits. To learn more about us and current vacancies in more detail, please visit www.oceanleadership.org .