Director of Communications and Marketing
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Hybrid Location- Annapolis, Cambridge, College Park, Frostbu...
Salary: $90,000 to $115,000
Level: Executive
Duration: Full Time
Do you have a passion for communicating environmental science to the public? The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), a world-renowned environmental research and graduate education institution, is currently seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual with experience and skills to shape and execute a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy for the institution and advance key priorities of the President and the Advancement Office to convey the impact of UMCES’ research, educational programs, and mission to internal and external audiences.
The ideal candidate will welcome the opportunity to build a communications enterprise at a time of great change and excitement at the university. UMCES is particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following: science/environmental communications, digital marketing, brand strategy, and/or higher education communications or marketing. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong writing and leadership skills and the ability to translate complex scientific topics into engaging messages.
The position reports to the Vice President for Advancement, supervises a communications team, and serves as the primary point of contact for all central communication initiatives related to messaging and communications, marketing, reputation management, and crisis communications.
UMCES has multiple locations across Maryland, located in Frostburg, Solomons, Baltimore, Cambridge, College Park, and Annapolis. The position is open to a hybrid telework plan designed to balance the needs of the employee with the need for in-person collaboration at UMCES locations. There is an expectation to travel to all locations within MD as needed.
Direct Link: https://umces.peopleadmin.com/postings/1918
About University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
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, 2020 Horns Point Road, Cambridge, MD 21613.
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science unleashes the power of science to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. By conducting cutting-edge research into today’s most pressing environmental problems, we are developing new ideas to help guide our state, nation, and world toward a more environmentally sustainable future through five research centers—the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore, and the Maryland Sea Grant College in College Park. www.umces.edu
This is a full-time contractual position offering subsidized healthcare and paid annual, sick and holiday leave. A retirement stipend is also available to be used towards a University sponsored supplemental retirement plan.
Submit cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (Writing samples should demonstrate ability in writing in short (social media posts) and long form (articles/web stories).