Climate Change Programs and Policy Director

Position: Climate Change Programs and Policy Director

Organization: National Center for Science Education

Location: Oakland, CA

Application Deadline: August 15

Description

NCSE seeks candidates for our Climate Change Programs and Policy Director.

The Climate Change Programs and Policy Director’s duties will include:

• counseling teachers, administrators, parents, and other concerned citizens facing challenges to climate change education;
• providing information on climate change, climate literacy, and related issues to the general public, the press, and allied educational, scientific, and environmental organizations;
• developing materials pertaining to climate change education for print and web;
• speaking to the press and general public
• representing NCSE to the climate science, climate literacy, and environmental education communities;
• coördinating with policymakers, advocacy groups, educators, and scientists regarding policies which could harm or benefit accurate climate science education.

Candidates must have at least a college degree; advanced degrees in climate science or climate science education are pluses. A record of involvement in climate literacy efforts, and of addressing attacks on the scientific consensus about climate change, is also a plus. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are necessary, as are a high degree of computer literacy (including the use of social media) and the ability to work coöperatively. Travel and public speaking will be required.

This is a full-time permanent position with medical, dental, and retirement benefits in Oakland, California, to start as soon as possible. Telecommuting is not an option. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience and comparable with similar positions in similarly sized non-profits in the Bay Area.

How to Apply

Send c.v., brief writing sample, and the names of three references to NCSE, either by mail to NCSE, 420 40th Street, Suite 2, Oakland CA 94609-2509, by fax to (510) 601-7204, or by e-mail to [email protected]. No calls, please. Materials must arrive by August 15, to be considered. Anticipated start date is mid-September. NCSE is an equal opportunity employer.