Information officer – Communications and Publications Associate @ NEIWPCC
Information officer – Communications and Publications Associate
Description
NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Information Officer to assist with communications and publications tasks for the Lake Champlain Basin Program’s print and web-based communications platforms and education and outreach initiatives.
What You’ll Do
As a NEIWPCC Information Officer with the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP),
you will maintain and update LCBP-hosted websites and other digital platforms
and will write and develop content for LCBP’s e-newsletter, blogs, website,
social media, press releases, and other communications channels and outreach
materials. You will maintain and update the LCBP’s Pics.io photograph and
creative asset catalog, and fulfill internal and external requests for photos,
maps, data, and other assets. You will also prepare content for a variety of
education and outreach meetings and conferences.
What You’ll Bring / Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and
advancing water quality. Ideally the candidate will have a degree in
environmental science, communications, marketing, or a related field;
knowledge of web maintenance and development, including WordPress or similar
web development/content management system; experience writing and producing
relevant and valuable content that informs, inspires, and involves audiences
in the restoration and protection of natural and cultural resources.
Experience in natural and cultural resource interpretation or environmental
education and knowledge of Lake Champlain or watershed issues that are
transferable to Lake Champlain is highly valued. Knowledge of Adobe Creative
Suite (including Illustrator and Photoshop), geographic information systems,
and ArcGIS StoryMaps is a plus. Candidates with alternative qualifications or
who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude
for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.
Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 8 hours per day and is based in
Grand Isle, VT. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting and will
require some travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of
transportation is required. Travel to Quebec may be requested, for which a
valid passport or enhanced license will be required. After six months of
employment, this position may be eligible for a partial telework schedule for
office-based duties, subject to approval and determined by program and office
needs. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.
Benefits
NEIWPCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
NEIWPCC pays 75% of premiums for health/dental/vision coverage, contributes
10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans, provides 15 paid
vacation days per fiscal year in addition to paid holidays and paid volunteer
leave, 15 paid sick days, and offers tuition reimbursement and professional
development support. NEIWPCC is a qualified employer for the Public Service
Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Salary
Anticipated annual salary range is $50,000 to $65,000.
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to
jobs@neiwpcc.org by September 10, 2023. Please
reference #23-LCBP-004 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until
the position is filled.
A full position description and benefits listing may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.
About NEIWPCC
NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast
preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality
professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to
collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across
shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance
clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our
member states.
NEIWPCC’s Diversity Commitment
NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of
diversity, equity and inclusion. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and
will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because
of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental
disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union
affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or
application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or
classification protected by applicable law. Physical or mental disabilities
will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to
fulfill bona fide job requirements. This policy refers to all personnel
practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions,
training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions. Read more about
NEIWPCC’s commitment to diversity here: https://neiwpcc.org/about-
us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/.
Entry-level, Mid-level
Nonprofit- NGO
Anticipated annual salary range is $50,000 to $65,000.
Location
Grand Isle, VT, USA
Category
Posted
2023-08-10 00:00