[ESSP] FW: [Job]Earthwatch,Research Asst/MA, Maynard

[Vanessa Paulman]

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Date: Mon,  7 Feb 2005 09:04:41 -0500
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Subject: [Job]Earthwatch,Research Asst/MA, Maynard


Research Program Assistant
Full time salaried 

Earthwatch Institute is an international, non-profit organization which
engages 
people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the
understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

This position will support the Director of Research and the Chief Science
Officer by working to implement, coordinate and communicate both overall
Earthwatch programmatic needs as well as those of the Research Department.

Responsibilities: 
•    Support Director of Research in the daily management of the department
•    Support the project outreach necessary to attain project recruitment
goals 
•    Support assessment and reporting of Research Department
•    Coordinate and support Media/Marketing of Research Department and
Programs 
•    Help develop new and manage existing partnerships and programmatic
initiatives 
•    Support Chief Science Officer with fundraising, Science Advisory
Committee 
and Principal Investigator Conference
•    Other duties as assigned

Specific duties: 
Support Director of Research in the daily management of the department
•    Produce agenda for research meetings, take meeting minutes, and attend
meetings when Director of Research is not present
•    Support and prepare Director of Research for conferences -- gather
materials 
needed, help with poster and PowerPoint presentations
•    Make travel arrangements
•    General administrative tasks

Support the outreach and analysis necessary to attain project recruitment
goals. 
•    Assist with the development of an outreach strategy by developing
potential 
contacts and lists of institutions and organizations that could help
identify 
potential PIs. 
•    Produce and communicate outreach materials to generate project
necessary to 
attain departmental goals.
•    Communicate with PIs as necessary to solicit and help develop
proposals. 
•    Help with updating the regional analysis of research projects to assist
with 
strategic analysis of programmatic needs.
•    Support the Director of Research and program Directors as needed in
project 
solicitation and specific aspects related to the peer review process.
•    Develop project grants lists.

Manage and coordinate assessment and reporting for Research Department
•    Help coordinate the assessment and reporting of research department
initiatives working with Director of Research, Chief Science Officer,
program 
directors, and Field Management. Assessment and reporting will include PI
experience, science and conservation outputs.

Coordinate with Media and Marketing for Research and Programmatic Needs
•    Help supply content and media for web site, catalogues, monthly
e-newsletter 
for members, media opportunities (incl. procuring images/graphics from
scientists/partners as needed).
•    Help develop media strategy (brochures, web, video, NGS, etc), and
coordinate 
development of media opportunities for Research Department and Programs.
•    Help develop presentation material and any other support necessary for
the PI 
conference. 

Help develop new and manage existing partnerships and programmatic
initiatives 
•    Work with both Chief Science Officer and Director of Research to manage
existing partnerships and develop new ones.
•    Work with director and development department to initiate and develop
new 
“initiatives” or research themes.
•    Support the development and running of the PI alumni network, as
required. 
•    Help to draft elements of MOU and Program agreements.
•    Monitor and coordinate Earthwatch activities against stipulations in
program 
agreements (e.g. media access, co-branding, news releases, etc).

Support Chief Science Officer with Science Advisory Committee and PI
Conference 
•    Support the CSO with the Science Advisory Committee by helping to
prepare for 
meetings, general correspondence with members, taking minutes,
administrative 
support, travel arrangements, etc.
•    Support CSO with various aspects of board trips and other conferences
including preparation of Earthwatch materials as needed
•    Help to organize travel arrangements, meetings, etc
•    Help support and prepare CSO for conferences -- gather materials
needed, help 
with poster and PowerPoint presentations
•    Assist with pre PI-conference correspondence -- setting up workshops or
sessions 
•    Assist with post PI-conference follow-up correspondence
•    Assist with administrative tasks

Qualifications: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in a life science, environmental studies or related
field; 
field research experience preferred
•    Excellent organizational skills
•    Expert in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•    Experience working in databases
•    Ability to multitask, detail oriented
•    Clear and professional communicator, comfortable corresponding with
senior 
scientists 
•    Demonstrated proficiency in using internet research resources
•    Proven ability to prioritize tasks and plan into the future
•    Proven ability to work well both independently and as part of close
knit team 
•    Proven track record as a self-starter. This position requires someone
who 
will take free time and use it to plan, create, and fill gaps.
•    International travel experience and comfort in multi-cultural
environments 
•    Must be flexible and willing to pitch in wherever needed
•    Sense of humor

Additional Qualifications:
Due to limited time and financial resources we are only able to accept
applicants who are already eligible to work in the United States.

How to Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to hr at earthwatch.org; fax 978-897-0935;
mail to Earthwatch Institute, P.O. Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754-0075. No phone
calls please. 

Job Type:Full time
Salary:$27,000 - $31,000 commensurate with experience. Good benefits
Education:Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Last day to apply:April 04, 2005
Organization:Earthwatch Institute
Area of Focus:Education, Environment, Wildlife and Animal Welfare
Location:Maynard, Massachusetts, 01754

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