Job Description

Job Title: Digital Engagement Specialist Type: Full-time, Exempt Application Deadline: This position will be posted until February 4th, 2021. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis. Timeline: This position has a start date of Monday April 5th, 2021. Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., J-1, H1-B, etc.) for this position. Location: In light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and restricted access to UCAR facilities, UCAR may allow temporary remote work arrangements for newly hired employees. Eventual relocation to UCAR facilities in Boulder, CO is required for this specific position. Hiring Salary Range: $47,014 - $58,767 Full Salary Range - $47,014 - $76,397 Benefits: UCAR affirms its continuing commitment to developing, providing, and administering its employee benefit programs with due consideration for equal employment opportunity and diversity guidelines. UCAR's rich package of employee benefits includes medical, dental, vision, education assistance, retirement, and life insurance. UCAR offers a variety of programs designed to assist with work-life balance including flexible work alternatives, paid time off and 14 weeks of paid parental leave. Where You Will Work: Located in Boulder, Colorado, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) serves and participates in a collaborative community of researchers and educators who are dedicated to understanding the atmosphere -- the air around us -- and the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Suns core. UCAR manages the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) on behalf of the National Science Foundation and the university community. NCAR|UCAR Communications handles science communication, media relations, and internal communication across the organization. What You Will Do: The Digital Engagement Specialist works to engage our internal and external communities using a variety of platforms, including social media, email campaigns, our organization-wide intranet, and our outward-facing websites. This position highlights the value of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), and the UCAR Community Programs in a way that will be widely understood by the general public, our university community, the broader Earth system science community, our funders, policymakers, and other stakeholder groups. The Digital Engagement Specialist works to build affinity and relationships with these groups by developing opportunities for them to access our resources, be involved in our programs, and shape our priorities. This position will develop engaging content that supports the organizations effort to increase community and a sense of belonging among staff through the newly launched intranet portal. Responsibilities: Creating digital media content: Proposes and executes a digital media strategy for building our audiences and engaging with them, including social media followers, newsletter subscribers, and website visitors Creates regular, frequent social media posts that are both institutionally appropriate as well as engaging and personable, and that support the organizations vision and identity Finds creative ways to design/edit/produce visuals to accompany social media posts and website content about research that may not lend itself easily to visual storytelling Ensures digital content is optimized for search engines and mobile devices Sources and selects compelling images from internal photo archives, public domain websites, stock agencies, etc. Makes updates to the website and creates fresh content that highlights our value Updates the intranet and works with the organizations internal communication specialists to create campaigns for the intranet to engage staff Engages diverse audiences in conversations across our media platforms Develops content and visual design of email newsletters. Organizes and monitors distribution. Training and support: Helps improve communication and builds cohesion and community among other staff who are running social media accounts specific to their labs or programs Provide training and be a resource to members across the organization on effective social media use and digital engagement strategies Work with staff who want their events and services promoted to find the most effective approach Tracking metrics: Proposes and implements methods for evaluating the success of digital media content Tracks and creates internal metrics against benchmarks Monitors analytics and proposes strategies to increase engagement and user experience Produces periodic, illustrated metric reports to senior organizational leadership What You Need: Education and Years of Experience: Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, graphic/digital media design, or related disciplines. 2 years experience working in a communications/digital media or similar environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough understanding of digital media best practices Experienced social media user Ability to create appealing and effective visuals and to make photo edits as needed. Experience with content management systems Excellent written and oral communication skills An enthusiasm for science Problem solver who employs creative approaches to reach audiences Highly collaborative individual who can work across organizational lines Applicant Notes: An Inclusion Statement will be required for all applicants. This statement should address past efforts, as well as future vision and plans to advocate for and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the organization and/or field of work. A cover letter is required when applying to this position. Pre-employment screenings and background checks are conducted in conjunction with an offer for employment into risk-based positions. This screening may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: restricted parties screening, employment verification, education verification, reference checks, verification of professional licenses, certifications, and Motor Vehicle Records. Risk-based positions require pre-employment screening, a criminal background check, and Sex Offender Registry screening (for positions working with vulnerable populations). UCAR complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). We are committed to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization. The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). 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Type: Full-time, Exempt

Application Deadline: This position will be posted until February 4th, 2021. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Timeline: This position has a start date of Monday April 5th, 2021.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., J-1, H1-B, etc.) for this position.

Location: In light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and restricted access to UCAR facilities, UCAR may allow temporary remote work arrangements for newly hired employees. Eventual relocation to UCAR facilities in Boulder, CO is required for this specific position.

Hiring Salary Range: $47,014 - $58,767
Full Salary Range - $47,014 - $76,397

Benefits: UCAR affirms its continuing commitment to developing, providing, and administering its employee benefit programs with due consideration for equal employment opportunity and diversity guidelines.
UCAR's rich package of employee benefits includes medical, dental, vision, education assistance, retirement, and life insurance. UCAR offers a variety of programs designed to assist with work-life balance including flexible work alternatives, paid time off and 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

Where You Will Work:

Located in Boulder, Colorado, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) serves and participates in a collaborative community of researchers and educators who are dedicated to understanding the atmosphere -- the air around us -- and the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Suns core. UCAR manages the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) on behalf of the National Science Foundation and the university community.

NCAR|UCAR Communications handles science communication, media relations, and internal communication across the organization.

What You Will Do:

The Digital Engagement Specialist works to engage our internal and external communities using a variety of platforms, including social media, email campaigns, our organization-wide intranet, and our outward-facing websites. This position highlights the value of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), and the UCAR Community Programs in a way that will be widely understood by the general public, our university community, the broader Earth system science community, our funders, policymakers, and other stakeholder groups. The Digital Engagement Specialist works to build affinity and relationships with these groups by developing opportunities for them to access our resources, be involved in our programs, and shape our priorities. This position will develop engaging content that supports the organizations effort to increase community and a sense of belonging among staff through the newly launched intranet portal.

Responsibilities:

Creating digital media content:

* Proposes and executes a digital media strategy for building our audiences and engaging with them, including social media followers, newsletter subscribers, and website visitors

* Creates regular, frequent social media posts that are both institutionally appropriate as well as engaging and personable, and that support the organizations vision and identity

* Finds creative ways to design/edit/produce visuals to accompany social media posts and website content about research that may not lend itself easily to visual storytelling

* Ensures digital content is optimized for search engines and mobile devices

* Sources and selects compelling images from internal photo archives, public domain websites, stock agencies, etc.

* Makes updates to the website and creates fresh content that highlights our value

* Updates the intranet and works with the organizations internal communication specialists to create campaigns for the intranet to engage staff

* Engages diverse audiences in conversations across our media platforms

* Develops content and visual design of email newsletters. Organizes and monitors distribution.

Training and support:

* Helps improve communication and builds cohesion and community among other staff who are running social media accounts specific to their labs or programs

* Provide training and be a resource to members across the organization on effective social media use and digital engagement strategies

* Work with staff who want their events and services promoted to find the most effective approach

Tracking metrics:

* Proposes and implements methods for evaluating the success of digital media content

* Tracks and creates internal metrics against benchmarks

* Monitors analytics and proposes strategies to increase engagement and user experience

* Produces periodic, illustrated metric reports to senior organizational leadership

What You Need:

Education and Years of Experience:

* Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, graphic/digital media design, or related disciplines.

* 2 years experience working in a communications/digital media or similar environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Thorough understanding of digital media best practices

* Experienced social media user

* Ability to create appealing and effective visuals and to make photo edits as needed.

* Experience with content management systems

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* An enthusiasm for science

* Problem solver who employs creative approaches to reach audiences

* Highly collaborative individual who can work across organizational lines

Applicant Notes:

* An Inclusion Statement will be required for all applicants. This statement should address past efforts, as well as future vision and plans to advocate for and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the organization and/or field of work.

* A cover letter is required when applying to this position.

* Pre-employment screenings and background checks are conducted in conjunction with an offer for employment into risk-based positions. This screening may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: restricted parties screening, employment verification, education verification, reference checks, verification of professional licenses, certifications, and Motor Vehicle Records. Risk-based positions require pre-employment screening, a criminal background check, and Sex Offender Registry screening (for positions working with vulnerable populations). UCAR complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

* The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.

* Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). We are committed to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.

Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). We are committed to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.