Two positions focusing on communication and outreach were recently posted.  These positions will remain open until filled, but we strongly urge applicants to submit applications within the next week.  More detailed descriptions of these positions and full application procedures are available at the ASI recruitment Web site at: http://asi.ucdavis.edu/recruitment/.  (Please note that applications will be reviewed at least one week beyond the stated “consider by” date.)

These positions (Communication & Outreach Representatives/Program Rep II) will develop and implement targeted communications and stakeholder engagement in California’s food system.  Potential activities will include, but are not limited to: (i) developing press releases on topics of media interest, (ii) designing and implementing a stakeholder engagement strategy, (iii) creating a seminar series for policy makers and convening “California Nitrogen” conferences, and (iv) translating scientific information about sustainable agriculture into multimedia formats that are useable by diverse audiences.  These positions will collaborate on web site design, content for multiple media, assessment reports, and articles for relevant publications. These positions will also contribute to creation of a “center of excellence” for sustainable agriculture and food systems and linking agricultural science to public policy.

Desired qualifications:  We invite applications from recent recipients of an advanced degree in journalism, communications, information technology, bioinformatics, public information or a relevant discipline.  Candidates should have established editing and writing skills; experience coordinating all phases of publication and communications projects; experience writing for Web sites; and a working knowledge or proficiency (preferred) in desktop publishing. Candidates with experience in web site design, agricultural extension, group facilitation, or other relevant experience are encouraged to apply. An interest in sustainability science, food systems, climate change, and agriculture is desired.

It is also important for each candidate to have a capacity for strong conceptual thinking; a commitment to staying informed on the global context of nitrogen policy, climate change, and agriculture at a technical, programmatic, and policy level; and a desire to work on an interdisciplinary team.  Candidates must possess the ability to work harmoniously in teams with shared leadership capacity and must be able to speak and write about complex issues for diverse audiences.

Expected salary range: $36,108 - $48,744 annual salary

Benefits and duration:  Benefits include health, vision, and dental.  These positions are expected to begin as soon as possible after selection and will end January 15, 2011.

Please note that these positions will be part of a team of five fellows working on ASI’s Nitrogen Science Initiative (see below).   Applicants may direct any questions to Todd Rosenstock (trosenstock@ucdavis.edu).

Best regards,

Bev Ransom
Program Manager
UC Davis Agricultural Sustainability Institute (ASI)
UC Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Prog. (SAREP)

One Shields Ave.

Davis, CA 95616

phone: 530.754.8546
baransom@ucdavis.edu

asi.ucdavis.edu

sarep.ucdavis.edu