Geo Workforce Associate I in Washington, District of Columbia at EarthScope Consortium

*Please read all the requirements for the GeoWorkforce Associate I position listed below

Cover Letter Requirement: A cover letter must be submitted along with your resume. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

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Application Limit: This posting will close after the first 100 qualified applications have been received.

Work Authorization: EarthScope Consortium Inc. is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position.

Work Location Eligibility: Applicants must be authorized to work and physically reside within the 50 United States. EarthScope is only able to employ individuals working within these states.

Job Title: GeoWorkforce Associate I

Reports to: Engagement Manager

Travel Requirements: up to 20%

Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt 

Remote Eligible: Yes, National, United States

Salary Range: $72,450 - $82,800 (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to the job requirements) 

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 403(b) Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• PTO, Paid Holidays

Position Summary

The GeoWorkforce Associate I is responsible for implementing efforts to support workforce development activities in the geosciences. The incumbent will implement elements of the geo-workforce initiative which facilitates the development of a robust, well-trained geoscience workforce with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to tackle emerging scientific and societal issues.

Details of Responsibilities

General Essential Job Duties:

• Implement geophysics workforce programming and products designed to:

• Ensure that workforce programming supports the needs of all participants
• Implement recruitment strategies that effectively promote our workforce development programs and attract qualified candidates to become part of the geophysics and geosciences workforce.
• Carry out established processes and procedures for evaluation of workforce programming and products
• Collaborate with partner organizations to advance geoscience and geophysics workforce priorities
• Support the preparation of publications to document workforce projects and their impacts
• Support students, lead workforce programming, and present work results at conferences.
• Support internship alumni via an active and vibrant alumni network.
• Maintain online presence for workforce activities within the organization.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business.

Specialized Essential Duties:

• Execute programming for early career geoscientists/geophysicists in collaboration with partner organizations.
• Partner with the communications team to regularly communicate initiatives, events and progress.

Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
• Interacts effectively and efficiently with staff, community and partnering organizations.
• Provides managerial direction to interns and volunteers.
• Foster a professional culture through the use of strong interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communications.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with other team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and with best practices.
• Promotes and fosters a respectful environment for program participants.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree, PhD or equivalent in geosciences, or related field.
• Bilingual; Spanish highly desired.
• Participation in science internship as a student.
• Life experience that assists in relating to program participants.

Assignment-specific Position Summary

Positions in Engagement Services will include job specific addenda that specify assignment-specific duties, knowledge, skills and abilities pertinent to the position. This is in addition to the general Position Description requirements associated with the job title. 

Assignment-specific Essential Duties:

• Support the RESESS and GLP internship programs by:

• Contribute to other workforce programming as needed, which may include the Career internship program, Field School 1 (introductory program to introduce 2YC students to geophysics), Field School 3 (designed to broaden the facility’s user base by training graduate students and early career faculty, from communities adjacent to geophysics, to use facility equipment and data), and/or other programming for early career faculty.
• Represent workforce programs at conferences, meetings, and recruitment events as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business.

Assignment-specific Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position:

• Knowledge of Google suite of tools
• Strong spreadsheet and data management skills
• Experience supporting initiatives that help learners develop applied skills.
• Ability to coordinate schedules, communications, and program logistics across multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project implementation, data collection, reporting activities, or budget tracking.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position:

• Experience conducting scientific research.
• Experience in supporting a wide variety of program participants.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with diverse members and different communication styles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to present to diverse audiences, and ability to translate science for nonscientific audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of this work and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of a respectful workplace.
• Self-motivated, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including demonstrated success in interactions with peers, scientists, students, media, and the public.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and interact effectively with internal and external partners and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work tasks.
• Familiar with WordPress or similar content management system.
• Knowledge of geophysics or geosciences.
• Ability to understand moderately complex problems, collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules for self and interns.
• Ability to effectively orally communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing including letters, reports and summaries.
• Ability to compute, analyze and interpret numerical data.
• Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on the job function and the organization.

Other Requirements:

• Appropriate availability consistent with EarthScope established practices and norms; hours may exceed 40 hours per week, particularly when traveling.

Environment

Physical Setting and Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to talk and/or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move more than 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Acknowledgment This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that will be required. The EarthScope Consortium reserves the right to add to, remove or modify this job description at any time. This includes the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as needed. The EarthScope Consortium also reserves the right to release or eliminate this position at any time.

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of EarthScope Consortium not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee based on the criteria outlined in Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

EarthScope’s Mission: EarthScope Consortium is a consortium dedicated to supporting transformative global geophysical research and education. 

To Apply:  Applicants may apply by going to the EarthScope Consortium Career Center: https://www.earthscope.org/careers/ 

Applicants MUST be authorized to work permanently in the United States.    

EarthScope Consortium participates in E-Verify. 

It is the policy of EarthScope Consortium not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee based on the criteria outlined in Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.