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Science Communications and Outreach Support at EPA

The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full-time contractor position; Science Communications and Outreach Support with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Washington, DC. 
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Master’s grad to collaborate with EPA’s research team. Research experience includes:
·        Assisting with development of internal and external web content explaining the public health and environmental protection impact of CPHEA research;
·        Assisting with graphic design support for CPHEA;
·        Assisting with the development and implementation of outreach strategies; and
·        Networking and exploring many career paths at EPA.

Location: This job will be located at EPA’s facility in Washington, DC.
Salary: #31.85 per hour.
Travel: Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Required Skills:
·        Experience writing for a lay audience about science, environmental issues or public health concerns as evidenced by a writing sample;
·        Experience with developing and implementing stakeholder outreach strategies;
·        Experience with Adobe and/or Microsoft graphic design software such as Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop;
·        Experience with content management systems for editing internal and external websites;
·        Experience with reviewing, collecting and analyzing website metric trends such as page views, unique page views, etc. Preferred candidate will have experience using Google Analytics;
·        Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams & Outlook;
·        Strong leadership and organizational skills, including demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments with competing deadlines;
·        Strong proof reading and editing skills; and
·        Strong written, oral and electronic communication skills. 
 
What the EPA project is about
Within ORD, the Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment (CPHEA) provides the science needed to understand the complex interrelationship between people and nature in support of assessments and policy to protect human health and ecological integrity. CPHEA Communications team coordinates strategic communications and outreach to ensure Center research reaches intended audiences and stakeholders for awareness and support in decision making actions impacting health and environment.

Qualifications                    
·        Be at least 18 years of age; and
·        Have earned at least a Have earned at least a Master’s degree in communications, journalism, environmental science, environmental policy or other closely related field of study from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months; and
·        Be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident.
EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate in this program.
Interested in this research opportunity? If so, follow the link below to apply. Questions? Email DeAnna.Copeland@ORAU.org