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Posted: May 19, 2022
Project Manager and Digital Strategist for Web Development
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Annapolis, MD
Description
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) invites applications for a Digital Strategist for Web Development position. The successful candidate will work with an established and dynamic team in partnership with Chesapeake Bay Program in Annapolis, Maryland. The Chesapeake Bay Program maintains several websites as a primary method of informing citizens and stakeholders about Chesapeake Bay protection and restoration efforts.
The successful candidate will work as a key member of the Web Team. Typical areas of responsibility for this position will include:
- Project management to monitor progress and communicate status within the web team and to relevant partners;
- Strategic long-term planning for CBP web team to ensure development of useful products with systems in place to maintain and evaluate them regularly;
- Liaise with CBP communications and technical teams to ensure unified messaging for and support mechanisms in place to securely access web products;
- Develop standards for production and distribution of CBP digital products, including auditing existing products;
- Work with CBP staff to define a clear scope for new projects; including identifying user research, web development & design, and web content needs;
- Explore and develop new opportunities for advancing science communication through digital storytelling.
Candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree – with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a facet of web product development.
Ideal candidates will have project management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to facilitate across multiple teams with varied skills.
Salary Information
The successful candidate is entitled to University benefits and salary is commensurate with experience. The funding for this position is from a federal grant.
How to Apply
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, online portfolio and contact information for 3 references to https://umces.peopleadmin.com/postings/1533
Disclaimer
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Human Relations, Center Administration, P.O. Box 775, Cambridge, MD 21613.
Posted: May 06, 2022
Web Content Specialist
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Annapolis, MD
Description
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science invites applications for a Web Content Specialist. The successful candidate will work with an established and dynamic team in partnership with Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) staff at its office in Annapolis,
Maryland. The Web Content Specialist will be responsible for developing audience-focused content which tracks the progress towards the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. The position will support accountability and transparency of the CBP’s efforts to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay through the following:
- Implement and maintain the strategy for communicating online the progress towards meeting the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement to diverse audiences through ChesapeakeProgress and State of the Chesapeake.
- Work with subject matter experts to develop written content for partnership web products that focus on tracking the progress towards the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
- Work with subject matter experts to develop written content for partnership web products that focus on adaptive management and the Biennial Strategy Review System (SRS) such as ChesapeakeStat and ChesapeakeDecisions.
- Work with subject matter experts, the Indicators Coordinator and Communications Team to develop and assist in the development of user-friendly content, including news stories, social media content and media releases, for the status and trends of indicators that track the progress of environmental health and restoration.
- Determine where visual content such as graphs, charts, maps, illustrations, photographs and data visualizations can support web products and work with partnership staff to develop such content.
- Participate in development of online or print products (such as annual CBP progress reports) that communicate Chesapeake Bay Program progress.
- Utilize content management systems to enter, edit and manage the content of
- partnership web products.
- Collaborate with the communications team in the development of an annual editorial calendar and content strategy.
Candidates should have a college or advanced degree with at least three years of professional experience, or equivalent commensurate experience in content strategy, communications, journalism or a related field. A background in developing compelling user-focused written content and excellent communication skills is required. The successful candidate must be highly organized, self-motivated, and work well within a team setting.
Salary Information
The successful candidate is entitled to University benefits and salary is commensurate with experience. The funding for this position is from a federal grant.
How to Apply
Please provide a letter of interest, resume, writing samples, and contact information for 3 references to https://umces.peopleadmin.com/postings/1531
Disclaimer
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Center’s policies, programs, and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Human Relations, Center Administration, P.O. Box 775, Cambridge, MD 21613.
Posted: May 03, 2022
Development and Communications Coordinator
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Hybrid Onsite/Remote/Travel
Description
The Development and Communications Coordinator will play a key role on a 25-person team and will provide support for a variety of the Trust’s fundraising campaigns, development operations, special events, and marketing initiatives. The position reports to the Vice President for Development, with a close association with the Marketing Officer. Given plans for growth within the Trust’s revenue streams, there is room for advancement.
This full-time salary position (40 hours per week) requires at least 50% in-person/on-site work (the rest can be remote), some additional travel (mostly within Maryland), and some evening and weekend hours. The Chesapeake Bay Trust office is located in Annapolis, Maryland, with parking offered at no cost.
Salary Information
The range for this position is $45,000-$55,000, commensurate with experience. A successful candidate meeting only the minimum requirements listed above will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of this range. A successful candidate will be considered at a higher starting salary level based on the number of preferred qualifications met from the list identified above.
The Trust also offers potential for merit-based bonuses, an excellent benefits package, professional development opportunities, and opportunities for advancement.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter to talent@cbtrust.org and place “Development and Communications Coordinator” in the subject line of the email. Your cover letter is the most important piece of your application: In your cover letter, please address your ability, based on your skills and experience, to accomplish the duties of this position. Please do not simply list your previous experience. What makes you a strong candidate for this position? Cover letters that do not address this question are unlikely to move to an interview phase.
Applications submitted prior to May 16, 2022, will receive full consideration, though the position will remain open until filled. No phone calls, please.
Disclaimer
The Chesapeake Bay Trust provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage applications from people of color.