Overview
Communications Associate Jobs in Lanham, MD at Science Systems & Applications
Science Systems and Applications, Inc. is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented communicator to directly support the Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) program at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. The ARSET program enables organizations engaged in water, disasters, land, and air quality management to apply NASA Earth Science Data. The project works directly with NASA projects and programs as well as external agencies and organizations to develop online and in-person trainings that teach users how to access, visualize, and apply NASA Earth Science Data in their professional area. The role of communications associate involves a combination of communications, social media, content creation, and website support, as well as providing training support and outreach to various sectors.
Communications and Social Media
Develop and send promotional announcement emails regarding upcoming events
Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms
Respond to social media messages, inquiries, and comments from ARSET training participants
Review web traffic? analytics and create reports on key metrics
Conduct outreach to new communities to promote trainings
Identify relevant internal resources and interact with other NASA accounts
As-needed graphic design support (create images/graphs/visuals for reports, social media, presentations)
Conduct participant interviews
Prepare and disseminate monthly reports and quarterly newsletters
Website Support
Assist with website curation
Periodically review and update training content on website
Web analytics/marketing
In-Training Support
Provide webinar in-session support as needed
Create promotional materials, e.g., social cards, slide templates, agendas
Review, edit, and standardize slides
Create website training page and keep up-to-date as trainings are developed
Post YouTube recordings to the relevant training page after each session
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism, or related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with social media platforms including X, LinkedIn, and Reddit
Experience in website curation preferred
Experience writing reports and communicating scientific content to technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse team members or in multidisciplinary collaborations
Desired Qualifications:
Experience working with the NASA’s Earth Science to Action and Capacity Building Program areas, and/or equivalent programs in positions of increased responsibility
Experience conducting outreach and end user needs assessments for federal, state, and local governments, industry, non-profits, and/or academia
Experience with interagency and/or international partnerships or committees
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and be assertive
Experience with communicating results and impacts
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Team-oriented and an aptitude for coordination
Resilience and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Ability to multi-task and process information efficiently
Title: Communications Associate
Company: Science Systems & Applications
Location: Lanham, MD
