Marketing and Communications Specialist - NSF NCEMS (Huck Institutes)

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and publish website content, social media posts, newsletters, announcements, correspondence, research highlights, and other communications for scientific and public audiences.
• Create and coordinate branded graphics, presentations, promotional materials, and digital assets aligned with Penn State and NCEMS standards.
• Plan and manage communications campaigns promoting Working Groups, fellowships, internships, workshops, funding opportunities, publications, and Center accomplishments.
• Collaborate with Center leadership, staff, faculty, trainees, and partners to translate complex scientific and programmatic information into clear, accessible messaging.
• Maintain websites, contact lists, and communications assets; monitor engagement metrics and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate communications with researchers, partner institutions, prospective participants, and other stakeholders, including outreach, invitations, information requests, and follow-up communications.
• Support communications for scientific meetings, Working Groups, workshops, conferences, and the annual Summit, including participant communications, presentation materials, signage, registration messaging, and post-event summaries.
• Attend designated meetings to document key decisions, updates, action items, and deadlines; prepare meeting summaries and maintain related records.
• Coordinate outreach and event deliverables with the Project Manager and Center personnel using established schedules, templates, and procedures.
• Prepare leadership communications, briefings, meeting materials, and stakeholder correspondence for the Director and Principal Staff Scientist.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications:
• None
• Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.