Responsibilities

• Develop 1–2 written stories per month highlighting conservation projects, outreach efforts, and staff.
• Create and publish monthly social media content.
• Contribute to internal and external communications, including newsletters, partner communications, and media outreach.
• Assist in drafting a two-year communications plan for the Midwest Ecological Services program.
• Conduct interviews and gather information from staff and field sites to support storytelling efforts.
• Collaborate with biologists and communications professionals across multiple field offices.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or legal resident
• college graduate
• A personal vehicle is required for this position.
• Educational background in communications, journalism, public affairs, environmental science, ecology, or a related field
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate scientific information to broad audiences
• Experience or interest in communications, outreach, media relations, or public engagement
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a professional setting

Preferred

• Interest in GIS and field survey methods, depending on interest

Benefits

• housing assistance