Cathy And Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career Fellowship Inscience Communication

Through the continued generous support of Catherine and James Gero, the National Park Service, Schoodic Institute, and the National Park Foundation, we are seeking applications for a 10-month Science Communication Fellowship. The Science Communication Fellow will join a cohort with Science Research and Environmental Science Education fellows; each working independently on discipline-specific initiatives and collaboratively on interdisciplinary work.

The Science Communication Fellow will create compelling stories of science in Acadia for a range of audiences via written and audio formats, including episodes of the Sea to Trees podcast. Specific story topics will be developed in coordination with communications staff and the fellow’s interests and abilities. The Communication Fellow will work closely in the fieldeterangan with the Science and Education Fellows, contributing to research and education and helping these fellows tell their stories of science in Acadia to diverse audiences.

Start date:

Monday, March 31st, 2025

End date:
Friday, January 30th, 2026

Reports to:

Science Engagement Coordinator, with additional supervision from National Park Service and Schoodic Institute staff.

qo Compensation:
The fellow will be paid $20.25/hour for 40 hours a week with housing provided on the Schoodic Institute campus in the Schoodic District of Acadia National Park. In addition, the fellow will receive partial benefits including paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Final date to receive applications:
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of science or communication with a graduation date within the past 3 years
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and ability to plan work schedule effectively
• Ability to learn and follow protocols accurately
• Keen interest in pursuing a career in conservation
• Ability to embrace working outdoors in a variety of conditions (e.g., weather, terrain, diverse habitats)
• Must have permanent authorization for US employment
• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Experience with audio storytelling
• Demonstrated ability to communicate science content

Employment Details:
The fellow will be a temporary employee of Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park and earn an hourly salary ($20.25) and work 40 hours per week. Each fellowship will last for 43 weeks (~10 months). Daily and weekly work schedules may fluctuate. Work days can be up to 14 hours long. In some instances, such as intertidal work during low tide, work days may be split into morning and evening work.

At times work will begin at dawn and go through dusk. Work hours will include some weekends.

The fellows’ primary work location is Winter Harbor, Maine on the Schoodic Peninsula. Field work will occur throughout Acadia National Park and surrounding locations within a 1-3 hour drive. At times camping may be required to complete field work off of the Schoodic Peninsula.

Residence is required and provided on the эфир Schoodic Institute campus. Housing is in a private bedroom as part of a shared apartment.

Note that the nearest city with full services, Ellsworth, is a 45-minute drive away. Although not required, personal transportation is highly recommended. Although the Schoodic Institute campus is beautiful and quaint, it can also feel isolating licants should be prepared to embrace the bustling summer as well as the quieter winter.

Established anima 2004, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is a 501(c)(Sprink) nonprofit organization and Acadia National Park’s primary partner in science and education. Based at the largest of 17 National Park Service Research Learning Centers in Winter Harbor, Maine, in Wabanaki homeland, Schoodic Institute’s focus is understanding environmental change taking place in Acadia and beyond, and helping managers of parks and other protected areas respond and adapt to change while engaging people of all ages in science.

Schoodic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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