Administrative and Science Communications Support

The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full-time contractor position; Administrative and Science Communications Support with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Washington, DC. 

Salary: $25.17 per hour. 

Travel: Occasional overnight travel may be required. 

Required Skills: 

• Experience writing about science, environmental issues, public health concerns or other technical or public policy subjects as evidenced by a writing sample
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, & Outlook 
• Experience in administration support functions and managing records (electronic and hardcopy) or databases
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, including demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments with competing deadlines;
• Strong proof reading and editing skills; and
• Strong written, oral and electronic communication skills. 

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education

• Experience with webinar and collaboration platforms (Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, etc.);
• Experience with graphic design software (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.);

Qualifications                     
 

• Be at least 18 years of age and
• Have earned at least a Bachelor’s degree in in communications, public affairs, marketing, environmental science, environmental policy, public health, or a closely related field of study from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months and
• Be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident.

EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate in this program.

What the EPA project is about 

The Office of Science Advisor, Policy and Engagement (OSAPE) supports the Agency’s Science Advisor and integrates and coordinates science across ORD and the Agency, with key external partners, and into the regulatory process. The Extramural Research and Partnerships Division (ERPD) within OSAPE, provides leadership and coordination on ORD’s extramural research grants and partnerships with EPA programs, regions, tribes and key external stakeholders. This work includes managing ORD’s extramural research programs and regional science programs; leading EPA’s innovation programs; and coordinating ORD’s partnerships with tribes, other federal agencies and international organizations, and state and local partners.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Bachelor’s graduate to collaborate with EPA’s research team. Research experience includes: 

• Researching and summarizing information relating to ERPD programs and activities;
• Assist with the planning and development of strategic social media and digital initiatives targeting various audiences;
• Assist in writing products for the public and media explaining ERPD programs. Products may include press releases, media advisories, press kits, communications plans, key messages, talking points, and summaries describing the impact of scientific papers published in journals and other related products;
• Networking and exploring many career paths at EPA. 

Interested in this research opportunity?  If so, follow the link below to apply. Questions? Email EPANSSC@ORAU.org