[Hiring] Geo Workforce Associate I @Earthscope Consortium, Inc.

Role Description

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

• Implement geophysics workforce programming and products designed to:
  • Identify and attract potential geophysicists
  • Prepare, enhance the skills of, and retain geophysicists
  • Increase the geophysics and geoscience workforce
• Ensure that workforce programming supports the needs of all participants
• Implement recruitment strategies that effectively promote workforce development programs
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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