Responsibilities

• The fellow will contribute to the next phase of GLOS's strategic communications work, including a multimedia library of b-roll, short thematic videos, and web content that helps the public and partner organizations understand and apply Great Lakes observing data.
• The fellowship will help shape how GLOS and the IOOS network communicate about the Great Lakes, through development of training videos and other digital content that explain day-to-day applications of GLOS data, such as mobile apps for boating, beach safety, and hazard forecasting, and through targeted outreach to communicators who relay this information to the public, including broadcast meteorologists and emergency responders.
• As a binational fellowship, the Fellow will also help strengthen coordinated public communication and outreach between Great Lakes agencies and organizations in both Canada and the United States.

Requirements

• Students who have recently completed or are within one academic term of completing a graduate degree or professional program at an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution are eligible for the fellowship.
• Applicants must demonstrate interest in science communication, public outreach, and the binational policy decisions affecting Great Lakes resources.

Benefits

• The fellowship will provide a total package of $40,000 in stipend, benefits, and travel.
• The Fellow will receive $35,000 as a stipend to cover living expenses.
• Of the remaining funds, GLOS provides up to $5,000 to cover health insurance and relocation expenses; any remaining balance shall be used first to satisfy academic degree-related activities, and second for fellowship-related activities.
• Up to $3,000 of the total package can be used to cover travel related to professional development activities during the year.