Responsibilities

• In collaboration with members of SELab and the research scientists at IPAC, you will plan, manage, and execute a communications project or series of products that engage with our established audiences and explain core astrophysics topics relevant to the missions that IPAC supports.
• Your contributions can similarly touch a variety of formats, including news articles, press releases, explainers, features, social media campaigns, podcast episodes, long-form videos, or short-form vertical videos.

Requirements

• Ongoing or completed degree in a STEM field (preferred astronomy, physics, or a related field)
• Some science writing experience for technical and/or public audiences.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Passion for science communication and community engagement

Preferred

• Completed or on-going training in Science Communication
• Experience specifically developing astrophysics-themed content (written, multimedia, social media)
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, verbal and written communication, along with demonstrated creativity and problem-solving capabilities.
• A curiosity about what opportunities exist for careers or jobs in science communication and community engagement.

Benefits

• The benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time.