Category: Funding Opportunities

Sharpen your Science Communication skills and learn how to engage National Park Service managers and the public!  The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025-2026 Science Communication in the Parks (SCIP) Fellowship program are open.

The Science Communication in the Parks (SCIP) program will support six (6) Sci-Comm Fellows in cooperation with the National Park Service to implement the strategic communications goals of the Northeastern National Parks. SCIP is supported by NPS through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) program.  

Benefits Include:

• $3,000 stipend
• Collaborative product design experience
• Professional development in Science Communication
• Access to NPS personnel for in-depth perspective of science in the National Parks

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, as well as active ESA members or those affiliated with an institution within the CESU network. For full details and criteria, please visit www.esa.org/scip or contact scip@esa.org.

Application Deadline: June 20, 2025

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The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is seeking a Coordinator for the Chesapeake Global Collaboratory (CGC), who will be the point-of-contact for the Collaboratory throughout UMCES, and for external interactions with other University System of Maryland universities, government and nongovernmental groups, and other stakeholders.

The coordinator will provide scientific coordination for the CGC and also be responsible for the operations of CGC related to providing scientific support services to faculty. Scientific coordination includes: (1) organizing CGC activities (e.g., training, workshops, newsletter) to maximize the impact and efficiency of the CGC, (2) assisting in team building for specific projects that use the CGC, (3) assisting and, as appropriate, leading proposal preparations (Federal, state, foundations) that involve the CGC, and (4) participate in activities raising awareness within UMCES and to outside organizations about the services offered by the CGC. There will also be opportunities for the coordinator to engage in active research as part of CGC projects. Overseeing operations includes working as part of a team on scheduling, project management, and logistics of CGC activities and ensuring smooth and responsive daily operations of the CGC scientific enterprise. The coordinator will work closely with the CGC advisory committees, faculty, and UMCES administration. The coordinator will work with the personnel responsible for the new building but will not be responsible for the operations or personnel of the building.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Managing CGC projects
• Supporting Faculty Steering Committee and External Advisory groups
• Coordinating the convening summits, workshops, and meetings
• Preparing CGC communications for UMCES and external audiences
• Representing the CGC at meetings
• Participating in proposals that involve CGC activities

FTE: 1.00
Unit: Center Administration
Location: Annapolis, MD
Job Category Status: Faculty

FLSA: Exempt
Salary Range: $75,000 – $110,000

For more information or to apply, visit: https://umces.peopleadmin.com/postings/1928