Communications Manager, GLRC STREAM

Communications Manager, GLRC STREAM

The RENEW Institute seeks an experienced, versatile scientific writer and communicator to serve as the GLRC STREAM Communications Manager and:

• Translate GLRC scientists' research findings into understandable by a general audience, in a range of forms: white papers for state and federal policymakers; “comments” published in peer reviewed journals; and “explainers” for GL stakeholders such as managers of wastewater treatment facilities, etc.
• Write and disseminate a bi-annual newsletter.
• Compose and post content to the GLRC STREAM website (with technical support and web hosting provided by UB RENEW ).
• Prepare reports for DEC review of GLRC STREAM activities.
• Liaise with the DEC and other NYS , federal, and international entities and policymakers and scientists and constituent universities within the consortium.
• Assist the GLRC Program Manager with the drafting of solicitations for the consortium's Small Grants program.
• Support educators by assisting with the “translation” of research materials into content suitable for K-12 curricula.

The Great Lakes Research Consortium ( GLRC ) comprises 18 New York State universities that pursue environmental research about Great Lakes ecosystems. Funded by New York's Department of Environmental Conservation ( DEC ), the GLRC's relaunch under the leadership of the University at Buffalo is called St rengthening R esearch, E ducation, and A quatic ecosystem M anagement ( GLRC STREAM ). A project of Research and Education in Energy, Environment and Water Institute ( RENEW ) at UB, GLRC STREAM leverages existing institutional expertise, infrastructure, and partnerships across New York State ( NYS ).
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• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical/natural science, scientific and technical writing ( STW ), technical communication, journalism, English, or other relevant degree.
• 2-3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Educational background and/or work experience with freshwater ecosystems, challenges, and opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific and technical research papers and concepts into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences across multiple platforms.
• A strong portfolio of technical writing.
• Academic or professional experience conducting interviews.
• Superior editing skills.
• Familiarity with style guides (e.g., APA , ACS ) and ability to apply editorial standards consistently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in engineering, physical/natural science, STW , technical communication, journalism, English, or other relevant degree.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Work experience with GL ecosystems, challenges, and opportunities.
• Strong portfolio of technical writing focused on GL aquatic ecosystem research, including peer reviewed journal articles, white papers, newsletters, blogs, and/or social media posts.
• Experience with digital content creation and social media growth tactics, and metrics to demonstrate prior impact.
• Track record of working independently and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment with multiple and shifting priorities.
• Recent prior experience launching technical/science communications in a social enterprise or start up environment.
• Project management skills, including familiarity with PM software and fastidious attention to detail.
• Experience reporting outcomes and analytics.

Physical Demands

If applicable please submit a portfolio of scientific/ecological communications in the Documents Needed to Apply Section .

Is a background check required for this posting?
No