Fellowship Announcement
U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System
Telework
Application deadline: 10 September 2021
The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) invites applications for a Fellow to amplify regional work and identify opportunities to improve IOOS’ ability to serve and engage underserved communities. This one-year position will be a telework position.
The candidate/contractor will work closely with the 11 IOOS Regional Associations (RAs) and the IOOS Office to understand and build upon existing efforts, including the development of recommendations. The position is a unique opportunity to support delivery of ocean and coastal information to diverse communities.
Duties will include:
- Understand existing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) efforts, assess needs, brainstorm additional opportunities at the regional and national level;
- Compile and maintain an up-to-date list of regional and national activities related to DEIA;
- Conduct a qualitative assessment of how equitable national and regional IOOS services are and work with RAs, IOOS office, and other to identify opportunities for improvement with the limits of current resources;
- Identify research techniques and approaches that might be useful for RAs to reach underserved populations, such as co-design of products, diversifying boards, and staff, STEM outreach, workforce development;
- Identify funding resources to support RA diversity efforts including Federal programs, foundation, and others;
- Research options for the establishment of an IOOS national program supporting diversity efforts;
- Explore opportunities to develop relationships between RAs, the U.S. IOOS Office, and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs)/minority serving institutions (MSIs), and other organizations;
- Coordinate and document monthly DEIA calls with IOOS RAs and the IOOS Office for communication, collaboration, training, and tracking;
- Attend meetings and conferences to learn new tools and techniques and to share with the network; and
- Make recommendations, including a tiered approach based on existing work tasks and resources, as well as new resources, for:
- Improving service equity, increasing diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility in the IOOS network;
- Developing long-term activities at both the national and regional levels; and
- Creating new, and strengthening existing, long-term partnerships.
Qualifications include:
- Minimum Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in science (environmental or social), policy analysis, planning, or similar fields;
- Experience with working with underserved and diverse communities;
- Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to work independently;
- Ability to take initiative, solve problems, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to synthesize information, develop clear and concise written material, and work with a large group to identify workable solutions; and
- Enthusiasm for delivering coastal data and information to underserved populations.
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to josie [at] ioosassociation.org.
The position will remain open until the qualified applicant has been selected. The Association will accept applications from both individuals and organizations.
Application deadline: 10 September 2021