Communications Manager, GLRC STREAM
About the Role
The RENEW Institute seeks an experienced, versatile scientific writer and communicator to serve as the GLRC STREAM Communications Manager. The role involves translating GLRC scientists’ research findings into accessible formats for diverse audiences, including:
- White papers for state and federal policymakers
- “Comments” published in peer-reviewed journals
- “Explainers” for GLRC stakeholders such as managers of wastewater treatment facilities
The Great Lakes Research Consortium (GLRC) comprises 18 New York State universities focused on 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 Strengthening Research, Education, and Aquatic Ecosystem Management (GLRC STREAM). A project of the 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.
Responsibilities
- 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, policymakers, scientists, and constituent universities within the consortium
- Assist the GLRC Program Manager with drafting 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
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