Fellowship in Geoscience Communication

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The American Geosciences Institute is accepting applications for the 2016 AGI/Schlumberger Fellowship in Geoscience Communication. The successful candidate will play a leading role in AGI’s innovative Critical Issues program, which makes geoscience information accessible to decision makers at federal, state, and local levels. The program is supported through AGI’s Center for Geoscience and Society.

The fellowship offers a superb opportunity to link the geoscience community and our understanding of the Earth to decision-making processes throughout the country.

Primary duties and responsibilities will include:

·         Developing geoscience-based content for the Critical Issues website, including webpage content, fact sheets, and other information products

·         Working with technical experts to ensure the accuracy and impartiality of information products

·         Promoting the program’s products and services to decision makers and geoscientists via meetings, webinars, conferences, social media, regularly scheduled emails, and other channels

·         Participating in planning, organizing, advertising, and moderating Critical Issues webinars, including conducting post-webinar surveys, and annual surveys of webinar participants

·         Providing input on the program’s direction, planning, and communications strategy

·         Providing regular status reports on fellowship activities and achievements

The fellowship is a 12-month appointment, based at AGI headquarters in Alexandria, VA. The fellowship carries a stipend of $4,000 per month.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a highly creative communicator, proficient in print and online media, who can deliver geoscience information effectively and efficiently to targeted audiences. We seek applicants with a broad geoscience background, excellent writing,  graphical, and  interpersonal communication skills. Enthusiasm and team spirit are essential. Candidates should have completed a Master’s or higher degree, and should already be eligible to work in the United States.

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should submit:

·         Cover letter with the names and contact information of three references

·         Brief statement of purpose, which should outline why you are interested in the fellowship, what you would bring to the fellowship, and what you hope to gain from the fellowship (maximum 1,000 words)

·         Résumé or curriculum vitae

Please submit materials as a single Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF (.pdf) using our online submission form. For more information please visit: http://www.americangeosciences.org/policy/internships-and-fellowships#Schlum

All application materials are due on October 19, 2015.

Please note that finalists will be required to complete a written project as part of the application process. Details and instructions for the written project will be emailed to selected candidates at a date to be confirmed.

The starting date for the Fellowship will be based on the schedule of the successful candidate, but is expected to be 1 February 2016.

Inquiries only to cipinfo@agiweb.org. Please use the subject line “AGI/Schlumberger Fellowship.”

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and especially welcomes applications from women and minorities.

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