Engagement Specialist

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Engagement Specialist

Commensurate with education and experience ($65,000 - 75,000)

8am-5pm M-F

Asheville, NC

The North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies is in need of a Climate Engagement Specialist to lead engagement initiatives across a diverse portfolio of environmental research projects such as machine learning assisted wildfire prediction, extreme precipitation and flooding, air quality, and public health. This position entails crafting and executing dynamic engagement strategies that facilitate an exchange of information, and serving as Institute liaison with external partners and entities.

The incumbent must be able to effectively convey complex climate science research to a wide array of stakeholders while collecting crucial insights to guide and enhance the research process.

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The North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies Project Climate Engagement Specialist will lead engagement initiatives across a diverse portfolio of environmental research projects such as machine learning assisted wildfire prediction, extreme precipitation and flooding, air quality, and public health. This role entails crafting and executing dynamic engagement strategies that facilitate a two-way exchange of information, and serving as Institute liaison with external partners and entities.

The incumbent must be able to effectively convey complex climate science research to a wide array of stakeholders while also collecting crucial insights to guide and enhance the research process. Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Develop and execute comprehensive engagement plans, strategies, and programs that align with Institute-wide goals and projects across a variety of areas.
• Translate complex scientific research into actionable ideas for diverse audiences.
• Maintain a working knowledge of climate information and its use, potential use, value, and applications for targeted audiences.
• Stay up to date on the latest developments in climate science, policy, and communication strategies, with the goal of refining and improving Institute engagement approaches.
• Develop and share science-based engagement content through a variety of formats (e.g., newsletters, web content, workshops, reports, social media, podcasts).
• Use and promote open data best practices and the principles of Open Science.
• Work with the NCICS Communications team to develop scientifically based messaging materials, newsletters, presentations, web content, etc.
• Collaborate with Institute project teams, utilizing relevant tools (e.g., Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Git Lab, AWS) to develop interactive resources that support climate literacy and decision-making.

• Engage with a variety of agencies, organizations, partners, and stakeholders, providing timely and relevant information and materials.
• Design and deliver compelling presentations, workshops, training sessions, etc. to enhance the understanding of climate science, its impacts, and adaptation strategies.
• Plan and conduct community engagement activities to raise awareness of climate change challenges and promote resilience and adaptation efforts.
• Research, review, and participate in local, regional, and national climate-related events on behalf of the Institute.
• Investigate, identify, and connect with agencies and groups who could benefit from access to climate data.
• Effectively coordinate engagement event logistics, including venue selection,…