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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Please forward along to anyone who may be interested… thanks!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://globalchange.mit.edu/about/jobs/communicationsofficer.html">http://globalchange.mit.edu/about/jobs/communicationsofficer.html</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>-Allison<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#7F7F7F'>Allison Crimmins |Communications Officer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#7F7F7F'>MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#7F7F7F'>w:</span></i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#7F7F7F'> http://globalchange.mit.edu <i>e:</i> acrimmin@mit.edu <i>v:</i> 617.253.3411<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#666633'>Communications Officer<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:16.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Job Description<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>The MIT<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://globalchange.mit.edu/"><span style='color:#666633'>Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>seeks a communications officer to facilitate external communications and manage the dissemination of public information. The successful applicant will function as a writer and editor, webmaster, and public information officer promoting the program's research and newsworthy activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.9pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Key activities will include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1in;margin-left:7.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Manage and extend communications efforts in support of the program's mission; develop and implement plans, manage resources, monitor progress toward goals, evaluate performance, anticipate issues, and with input from program directors devise solutions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1in;margin-left:7.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Work with scientists and economists to translate complex ideas and technical findings and prepare research highlights for public release; interact with faculty, researchers, and students to clarify subject matter and assure clearance of materials prior to publication.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1in;margin-left:7.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Produce quarterly newsletters for sponsor liaisons in industry, government, and foundations; prepare monthly spotlights on a recent publication for a federal sponsor; contribute to the preparation of high-level briefing materials; create targeted communication products as needed for a variety of specific events.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1in;margin-left:7.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Write news releases and coordinate with MIT News Office to feature highlights; receive public and media inquiries and respond/redirect or coordinate reply as appropriate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1in;margin-left:7.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Maintain and enhance the program's website, social media, and other communication outlets; create original content and optimize exposure; procure and supervise programming or other assistance as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1in;margin-left:7.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Oversee the program's multimedia products (webinars, videos, apps), electronic and print publications, and shared communication resources (brochures, schematics, templates, internal-wiki).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.1in;margin-left:7.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Organize program participation in educational outreach activities; promote understanding of integrated assessment of global environmental change and the issues relevant to climate and energy policy debates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:16.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.9pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>A bachelor's degree in environmental science, economics, engineering, public policy or other related field (or relevant experience) combined with familiarity with global change issues, and evidence of an ability to communicate complex concepts. Excellent writing and interpersonal skills; proficiency with modern publishing and web-based communication tools; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively with a diverse interdisciplinary group. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US. Science journalism experience, or an advanced technical degree, or a multidisciplinary background preferred. An understanding of economic/policy analysis and (/or) climate science is highly desirable.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>To apply, submit a resume and letter of interest at<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=631&ji=2571768&sn=I" target="_new"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#666633;text-transform:uppercase'>JOBS AT MIT</span></a></span></b><span class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>(Job reference mit-00008060).<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><br><b>Evaluations will begin immediately with anticipated start date of October 1, 2011</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Initial appointment is for one year with possibility of extension depending on performance. The appointment is to the Sponsored Research Administrative Staff of the<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://cgcs.mit.edu/" target="_new"><span style='color:#666633'>Center for Global Change Science</span></a>, which administers the MIT Joint Program; the position reports to the Executive Director for Research. For more information, inquire by<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:slinn@mit.edu"><span style='color:#666633'>e-mail</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>and specify the Subject: Communications Officer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.9pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Opening announced 8/31/2011.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.9pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://globalchange.mit.edu/about/jobs/communicationsofficer.html">http://globalchange.mit.edu/about/jobs/communicationsofficer.html</a><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.9pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>