University of Southern Mississippi
VORTEX-SE Community Engagement Specialist
Ocean Springs, MS, US · Contract
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About the role
- The VORTEX-SE Community Engagement Specialist serves as a regional liaison between VORTEX-SE scientists and the communities that rely on accurate and timely severe weather information.
- This position facilitates the exchange of knowledge by translating scientific research into practical outreach, education, and engagement activities while also communicating community needs and priorities back to researchers.
- This position works collaboratively with VORTEX-SE scientists, the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL), the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (MASGC), and regional stakeholders and requires extensive travel throughout the Southeast.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute (through focus groups and workshops) extension programming grounded in VORTEX funded science and related research and the needs of target audiences and communities.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with emergency managers, local governments, building officials, extension professionals, community organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the region.
Requirements
- Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.
Benefits
- The Specialist develops and delivers educational programs, outreach materials, workshops, and other engagement initiatives to support informed decision-making and strengthen community resilience across the Southeast.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship
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