[SEMCO] Woods Hole Research Center Director of Communications job opening

[Lisa O'Connell]

(Please also see the attached PDF job announcement, or our website for more
information: www.whrc.org)

*Woods Hole Research Center*

*Director of Communications *

*Job # DCOM16*





*SUMMARY: *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.



*Responsibilities: *The successful candidate will:

•       Develop a strategic plan for using communications to advance WHRC’s
interests

•       Implement this plan through diverse media, including web, social
media, and emerging technology

•       Create and implement new communications initiatives to raise
visibility of WHRC

•       Oversee content and future development of the WHRC website

•       Develop and maintain consistent positioning and branding across
institutional print and electronic communications materials, e.g., website,
brochures, annual reports, newsletters, posters, etc.

•       Develop and cultivate a network of media contacts

•       Compose press releases for current and emerging science and policy
initiatives

•       Provide high-level writing and communications support with media
responses, editorials, and interviews to the President, Deputy Director,
scientists, Board of Directors, and others

•       Work proactively with international, national, and local media for
WHRC positioning and coverage

•       Serve as point person for media coordination and response

•       Serve as external relations point person for WHRC events on campus,
institutional assets/positioning, scientific conferences, and UN climate
meetings

•       Develop and facilitate an annual communications/messaging training
workshop for WHRC scientists and staff

•       Work closely with development team on fundraising materials and
messaging

*Qualifications and Experience:*

•       Ability to translate complex material into clear, engaging language
for a variety of audiences

•       Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications or related field

•       Excellent writing, speaking, and editorial skills

•       Extensive experience in communications and public relations

•       Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

•       Exemplary interpersonal, organizational skills and precise
attention to detail

•       Graphic design experience is helpful

*Application deadline:*  January 10, 2016

*Salary Range:* Commensurate with experience, exempt position, with
excellent benefit package.

*Application instructions: * Email cover letter, CV and 3 references to
jobopenings at whrc.org, with reference to job #DCOM16 in the subject line.


-- 
Lisa Strock O'Connell
Chief Administrative Officer

Woods Hole Research Center
149 Woods Hole Road
Falmouth, MA 02540
www.whrc.org
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