Lynker seeks a talented individual to serve as the Pacific Region Marine Debris Communication and Outreach Coordinator to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris Program (MDP) within the Office of Response and Restoration.
The Communications and Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing public awareness and understanding of marine debris issues through communication and outreach strategies specific to the Pacific Islands and broader Pacific region, including Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington. This position involves creating, managing, and enhancing educational materials, coordinating outreach activities, and supporting strategic communication initiatives within the program. The Pacific Region Marine Debris Communication and Outreach Coordinator collaborates closely with the MDP Communications Team, regional coordinators, and external partners to strengthen educational strategies and promote environmental stewardship across the Pacific.
Responsibilities
- Develop, plan, coordinate, and conduct outreach, education, and public relations activities with the public, school groups, and industry partners focused on marine debris throughout the Pacific region, including the Pacific Islands, Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington.
- Support the planning and implementation of the interagency Hawai‘i Marine Debris Action Plan (and other Pacific region marine debris action plans) by assisting in regular communication with partners and setting up meetings and workshops as needed.
- Provide support to the Pacific Team Regional Coordinators on marine debris-related projects, activities, and actions in the Pacific Region.
- Support the MDP Communications Team with national outreach and communication activities, including preparation of presentation and outreach documents, developing blog and website content, formatting reports, copy/editing documents, accessibility, and supporting education and media efforts. Serve as a backup reviewer for products or activities as needed.
- Support the Pacific Region Regional Coordinators with grantee coordination, outreach, education, and communication activities, including preparation and review of presentations, outreach and education materials, and reports.
- Seek opportunities to collaborate with other NOAA offices across the Pacific on marine debris activities; represent the Marine Debris Program at events, workshops, or meetings.
- Contribute to strategic planning efforts for the MDP. Contribute to the development or review of planning documents as needed.
- Provide support and assistance for severe marine debris events in the Pacific region, as needed.
- Provide other assistance to MDP as needed.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Education, Environmental Science, Communications, Public Administration or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Experience in developing, coordinating, and delivering communication or outreach programs and products in environmental science or related topics.
- Experience translating scientific information into plain language and developing engaging content for different audiences.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and review high-quality educational content.
- Ability to work on your own, as well as collaboratively with a wide range of individuals and within teams.
- Experience managing multiple projects at one time.
- Familiarity with a variety of digital platforms, such as web software, social media, and newsletters, and ability/interest in learning new technology/software.
- Experience with the Adobe Suite is preferred.
- Experience working in the Pacific Islands or with partners in the region is preferred.
Salary range: $63,000–$76,000 yearly
