Wildlife Health Communication Specialist

QuantamFrankfort, KY, United States

16 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Quantam Solutions provides IT solutions and consulting for various clients. We offer competitive hourly wages, health benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. We are currently seeking a Wildlife Health Communication Specialist. This is a full-time position, up to 37.5 hours per week. Candidates must be able to work a hybrid work schedule in Frankfort, KY.

Job Description :

We are seeking an innovative, creative, and reliable Wildlife Communications Specialist to assist our client with Wildlife Health Communication. This is a grant funded position for up to three years.

LOCATION : 1 Sportsman's Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601

Duties Include but Are Not Limited To :

Update the wildlife health communications plan as necessary.
Developing wildlife health-related communications for public outreach. This could include news releases, video scripts, brochures, newsletters, e-blasts and graphics.
Updating our client’s public facing Wildlife Health webpages with relevant and easy-to-understand content for diverse audiences.
Maintain regional network of state and federal partners to share information about disease risk, surveillance efforts, zoonotic disease outbreaks, and regional preparedness.
Project management and education campaign design for One Health Initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, natural resources, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Experience in communications, public relations, or marketing preferably for a natural resources or conservation organization.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Experience with website management via SharePoint.

Basic knowledge of HTML; experience with CSS preferred but not required.

Experience developing outreach tools and messaging, including translating complex scientific content into accessible formats such as flyers, press releases, and guidance documents, for diverse audiences.

Knowledge of AP style.

Intermediate skills in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Ability to oversee a communications campaign from start to finish, managing timelines, coordinating deliverables, adapting to shifting priorities, and anticipating communication needs.

Works well individually and in a team-based environment.

Experience using communication evaluation metrics to improve outreach efforts.

Self-motivated, organized, and able to collaborate with partners.

Valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with science and / or health communication to a diverse group of stakeholders. A familiarity with risk communication and applying human dimensions concepts to communication approaches.

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