NPN Engagement Coordinator; Extended Temporary

USA-NPN Engagement Coordinator (Extended Temporary)

Posting Number: req
26930

Department:
Sch of Nat Resource&Enviro-Res

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Location:

To Be Determined

Address: USA

The USA National Phenology Network (USA-NPN), a national-scale program based in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona, is seeking an Engagement Coordinator (Community Outreach Professional III) to support engagement in phenological data collection and analysis. The candidate's primary roles will be to interface with new and existing participants in the USA-NPN's Nature's Notebook platform;

K-12 and undergraduate educators desiring to incorporate phenological data collection and analysis into their coursework; and end users of phenological data contributed by volunteer observers. Nature's Notebook is a plant and animal observation program that engages professional and volunteer observes across the U.S. in documenting the timing of plant and animal life cycle stages (phenology). Hundreds of Local Phenology Programs (LPPs) across the country use the program to collect phenology data to answer locally relevant questions about the timing of plant and animal seasonal activity.

This position is eligible for remote work.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Candidates working anywhere in the U.S. may be considered for a remote assignment. If you are selected for this position and are employed to work remotely from outside of Arizona, your overtime exemption status will depend on the laws of the state where you perform your work. For employees working outside of Arizona, you may be hired as an hourly employee in accordance with state laws.

A comparable hourly rate range would be: $22.77 - $28.46. These changes would not affect the position duties as outlined.

• Coordinate efforts to create and encourage adoption of resources for K-12 and undergraduate educators to integrate phenological data collection and/or analysis into their classroom activities.
• Co-lead efforts to recruit, engage, and retain participants in Nature's Notebook (duty shared with USA-NPN Partnerships & Projects Manager).
• Co-lead efforts to recruit new Local Phenology Programs and support existing Programs (duty shared with USA-NPN Partnerships & Projects Manager).
• Support Efforts to improve access and understanding of USA-NPN phenology data resources, tools, and materials.

• Creative thinker who can bring new ideas and enthusiasm to a long-running program.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
• Skilled in writing for print and digital platforms.
• Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, and relationship building skills.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently as part of a dispersed team.
• Knowledge and familiarity with USA-NPN phenology observation protocols.
• Knowledge and familiarity with botanical and ecological concepts and terminology.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience collecting phenological observations using Nature's Notebook.
• Experience with community science programs, including outreach and engagement strategies.
• Experience with science communication.
• Experience…