GeoWorkforce Associate II

* A cover letter is REQUIRED along with your resume or cv.  

** This post will be taken down once we have received the first 100 qualified applications.  

*** EarthScope Consortium Inc. is not able to sponsor applicants for work authorization within the United States. 

Job Title: GeoWorkforce Associate II

Reports to: Engagement Program Manager    

Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt  

Remote Eligible: Yes, National, United States   

Travel Requirements: Up to 20%  

Salary Range: $77,748 - $116,622 (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to the job requirements)  

Benefits and Perks: 

• Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage 
• 403(b) Plan with Company Match 
• Life Insurance 
• PTO, Paid Holidays

Position Summary 

The GeoWorkforce Associate II is responsible for developing and leading efforts to broadening participation in geosciences. The incumbent will lead elements of the geo-workforce initiative which facilitates the development of a robust, well-trained geoscience workforce with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to tackle emerging scientific and societal issues. 

Details of Responsibilities 

General Essential Job Duties: 

• Assists in conceiving, directing, and implementing geophysics workforce programming and products and programs designed to  

• identify and attract potential geophysicists,  
• prepare, enhance the skills of, and retain geophysicists, and   
• increase the geophysics and geoscience workforce

• Provides technical guidance to other GeoWorkforce Associates and communities  
• Ensure that workforce programming supports the needs of all participants 
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies that effectively promote our workforce development programs and attract qualified candidates to become part of the geophysics and geosciences workforce. 
• Establish and carry out processes and procedures for evaluation of workforce  programming and products. 
• Develop partnerships with external organizations and collaborate with them to advance geoscience and geophysics workforce priorities 
• Contribute to the strategic direction of workforce programming and product development. 
• With minimal supervisory oversight, manage projects including project partners, external consultants, budget management and reporting requirements. 
• Oversee the work of external contractors (e.g. evaluators, graduate teaching assistants, etc.). 
• With minimal supervisory oversight prepares reports and publications to document projects and programs and their impacts  
• Support students, lead workforce programming, and present work results at conferences. 
• Develop strategies to support internship alumni via an active and vibrant alumni network. 
• Maintain online presence for workforce activities within the organization. 
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business.  

Specialized Essential Duties: 

• Execute programming for early career geoscientists/geophysicists in collaboration with partner organizations. 
• Partner with the communications team to regularly communicate initiatives, events and progress. 

Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility. 
• Interacts effectively and efficiently with staff, community and partnering organizations. 
• Provides managerial direction to interns and volunteers. 
• Oversee vendor contracts and manage external facilitators. 
• Foster a professional culture through the use of strong interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communications. 
• Communicate clearly and effectively with other team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and with best practices. 
• Takes a leadership role in promoting and fostering a respectful environment for program participants. 

Qualifications – Tier 1

Salary Range - $77,748 - $97,080.50 

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Master’s degree (MS), PhD or equivalent in workforce development, education, psychology, geosciences or related field or equivalent experience. 
• At least four (4) years’ experience with formal training or work experience in workforce development or education. 

Qualifications - Tier 2

Salary Range - $97,080.50 - $116,622

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Master’s degree (MS), PhD or equivalent in workforce development, education, psychology, geosciences, or related field or equivalent experience. 
• At least six (6) years’ experience with formal training or work experience in workforce development or education. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Bilingual; Spanish highly desired. 
• Participation in science internship as a student. 
• Life experience that assists in relating to program participants. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position: 
• Experience conducting scientific research. 
• Experience teaching/mentoring undergraduates. 
• Experience in supporting a wide variety of program participants. 
• Experience managing small budgets. 
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with diverse members and different communication styles. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to present to diverse audiences, and ability to translate science for nonscientific audiences. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of this work and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of a respectful workplace. 
• Self-motivated, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including demonstrated success in interactions with peers, scientists, students, media, and the public. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and interact effectively with internal and external partners and customers. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work tasks. 
• Familiar with WordPress or similar content management system. 
• Knowledge of education and training, career pathways, workforce analytics and planning. 
• Knowledge of geophysics or geosciences. 
• Ability to understand moderately complex problems, collaborate and explore alternative solutions. 
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules for self and interns. 
• Ability to effectively orally communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing including letters, reports and summaries. 
• Ability to compute, analyze and interpret numerical data. 
• Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on the job function and the organization. 

Other Requirements: 

• Appropriate availability consistent with EarthScope established practices and norms; hours may exceed 40 hours per week, particularly when traveling. 

Environment  

Physical Setting and Requirements: 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Occasionally required to stand. 
• Occasionally required to walk. 
• Frequently required to sit. 
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. 
• Occasionally required to talk and/or hear. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move more than 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

Equal Opportunity 

It is the policy of EarthScope Consortium not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee based on the criteria outlined in Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 

Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EarthScope’s Mission: EarthScope Consortium is a consortium dedicated to supporting transformative global geophysical research and education.  

To Apply:  Applicants may apply by going to the EarthScope Consortium Career Center: https://www.earthscope.org/careers/  

Applicants MUST be authorized to work permanently in the United States.     

EarthScope Consortium participates in E-Verify.  

It is the policy of EarthScope Consortium not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee based on the criteria outlined in Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.