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Position Description: ASI’s Communications & Outreach Development Coordinator is a capacity-building position that works with our long-term avian research projects in Interior Alaska. This position aims to support equity and access throughout our integral volunteer programs and STEM education and outreach efforts, with a goal of increasing diversity and inclusion in our staff, volunteer, and student communities.
Responsibilities: This position is an integral part of a team including biologists, educators, volunteers, youth, and teens working together to conserve Alaska’s boreal birds.The overarching goals of this position include: (1) Developing an organizational Communication and Outreach Plan including strategies to retain and expand our membership and volunteer base, to increase the breadth of our outreach; and to increase diversity and inclusion in our programming; (2) Establishing and chairing an Education & Outreach Advisory Committee to guide program development and to support increasing diversity, equity, and access to ASI’s programming, resources, and learning opportunities; (3) Developing ASI’s youth and teen STEM mentoring programs to include increased recruitment and support for groups traditionally under-represented in STEM fields with a focus on low income and Alaska Native communities.
Status & Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position. Candidates must apply through AmeriCorps.gov. Benefits include: a monthly living allowance, health care coverage, choice of an Education Award or End of Service Stipend upon successful completion of service, and professional development opportunities. Additional housing assistance may be available.
Dates of service: August 2024-August 2025. The position will be filled quickly, and as soon as the right person is found. We recommend applying promptly. Please contact ASI with questions, or to discuss availability and timeframe.
Visit ASI's website for more information.
Visit AmeriCorps VISTA position listing to apply.
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