Project Planner: Data Science Partner Engagement

Salary: $62,932 - 102,490 per year Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree.
• We prefer additional training in project management, ecological sciences, computer sciences, or a related professional field.
• We require at least two years of project management experience with growing responsibility and independence.
• We will also consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• We prefer a masters degree in Environmental Science, Education, Data Science, Public Policy, Native American and Indigenous Studies, or a related area.
• We prefer experience with community-engaged, collaborative, or participatory research.
• We prefer experience coordinating complex projects with multiple partners.
• We prefer experience developing or delivering educational programs, workshops, or training sessions.
• We prefer experience working across interdisciplinary teams.
• We prefer experience partnering with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• We prefer experience with workforce development and curriculum development initiatives.
• We prefer familiarity with artificial intelligence, environmental sensing, cyberinfrastructure, or data science projects.
• We value outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• We value strong planning, organization, and coordination abilities.
• We value the ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• We value proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• We value the ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently.
• We value understanding of data governance, data sovereignty, and ethical research practices.
• We value familiarity with learning management systems, educational technologies, and curriculum development tools.

• We partner with Tribal governments, educational institutions, community organizations, researchers, and collaborators to co-develop and implement community-driven science initiatives.
• We coordinate interdisciplinary work that connects environmental science, education, workforce development, data science, and community engagement.
• We support the creation and rollout of curricula, educational resources, workforce development programs, and experiential learning opportunities.
• We facilitate collaborative planning that aligns Tribal priorities with research activities, educational programs, and project outcomes.
• We help synthesize, interpret, and integrate ecological, environmental, and multidisciplinary data to support decision-making and environmental management.
• We foster partnerships that strengthen community capacity, broaden research participation, and support long-term collaboration.
• We prepare reports, presentations, educational materials, and project deliverables that communicate progress and outcomes.
• We develop and maintain relationships with Tribal governments, community organizations, academic institutions, funding partners, and research collaborators.
• We serve as a liaison among project partners to support communication, planning, coordination, and implementation.
• We coordinate partner participation in community-engaged research and ensure partner priorities are reflected throughout planning and execution.
• We support culturally responsive engagement practices grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems, Indigenous data governance principles, and community priorities.
• We organize meetings, workshops, trainings, project communications, documentation, and reporting.
• We provide mentorship and guidance to students, interns, trainees, and other project participants.
• We contribute to continuous improvement efforts and help ensure successful implementation across multiple initiatives.
• We perform other related duties as needed to support project goals and operational success.

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We are Duke University, a leading research institution founded in 1924 and based in Durham, North Carolina, in the heart of the Research Triangle. With more than 15,000 students, around 40,000 employees, and international programs in over 150 countries, we are a major private employer and a globally engaged university. This one-year term role sits within our Transdisciplinary Environments Group and supports the STRONG Manoomin Collective, an interdisciplinary collaboration focused on community resilience, environmental stewardship, Indigenous-led innovation, data science, education, and workforce development. The position is fully remote eligible with frequent travel throughout the Western Great Lakes region, and we prefer candidates based in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan or Wisconsin. We offer a competitive salary range of USD $62,932 to USD $102,490, along with comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous retirement benefits, and family-friendly and cultural programs for eligible team members. We value collaboration, innovation, respect, belonging, and meaningful community partnership.

last updated 33 week of 2026