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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:small-caps">(Please also see the attached PDF job announcement, or our website for more information: <a href="http://www.whrc.org">www.whrc.org</a>)</span></span><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:small-caps"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><font size="4"><b><span style="font-variant:small-caps">Woods
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span style="color:rgb(72,134,106)">Director of Communications </span></b><b><span style="color:rgb(72,134,106)"></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span style="color:rgb(72,134,106)">Job # DCOM16</span></b><b><span style="color:rgb(72,134,106)"></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">SUMMARY:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt">The
Director of Communications works closely with WHRC leadership and is
responsible for managing and dispatching internal and external news and
information. The successful candidate reports to the Chief Development Officer
and serves as a core member of the development team. He or she will possess the
ability to embrace the WHRC mission and effectively articulate our scientific,
policy, and education programs to audiences, including the general public,
potential donors, and collaborators. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Responsibilities:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt">The
successful candidate will: </span></p>
<p class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Develop a strategic plan for using communications to advance WHRC’s
interests</span></p>
<p class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Implement this plan through diverse media, including web, social media,
and emerging technology</span></p>
<p class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Create and implement new communications initiatives to raise visibility
of WHRC</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Oversee content and future development of the WHRC website</span></p>
<p class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Develop and maintain consistent positioning and branding across
institutional print and electronic communications materials, e.g., website,
brochures, annual reports, newsletters, posters, etc.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Develop and cultivate a network of media contacts</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Compose press releases for current and emerging science and policy
initiatives </span></p>
<p class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Provide high-level writing and communications support with media
responses, editorials, and interviews to the President, Deputy Director,
scientists, Board of Directors, and others </span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Work proactively with international, national, and local media for WHRC
positioning and coverage</span></p>
<p class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Serve as point person for media coordination and response</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Serve as external relations point person for WHRC events on campus,
institutional assets/positioning, scientific conferences, and UN climate
meetings</span></p>
<p class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Develop and facilitate an annual communications/messaging training
workshop for WHRC scientists and staff</span></p>
<p class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Work closely with development team on fundraising materials and
messaging</span></p>
<p class=""><span style="font-size:11pt"></span><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Qualifications and Experience:</span></b>
</p><p class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Ability to translate complex material into clear, engaging language for
a variety of audiences </span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications or related field</span></p>
<p class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Excellent writing, speaking, and editorial skills</span></p>
<p class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Extensive experience in communications and public relations</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines</span></p>
<p class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Exemplary interpersonal, organizational skills and precise attention to
detail</span></p>
<p class="" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Graphic design experience is helpful</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Application deadline:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>January 10, 2016<span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span><a name="_GoBack"></a></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:11pt">Salary Range:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"> Commensurate with experience, exempt position, with
excellent benefit package.</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span style="font-size:11pt">Application
instructions: </span></b><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Email cover letter, CV and 3 references
to <a href="mailto:jobopenings@whrc.org">jobopenings@whrc.org</a>, with reference to job #DCOM16 in the subject line. </span></p>
<br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Lisa Strock O'Connell<br>Chief Administrative Officer<br><br>Woods Hole Research Center<br>149 Woods Hole Road<br>Falmouth, MA 02540<br><a href="http://www.whrc.org" target="_blank">www.whrc.org</a><br><br></div></div>
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