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Communications and Outreach Specialist with NASA Acres

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and mission-driven Communications and Outreach Specialist to lead and support our science communication, public engagement, and stakeholder outreach efforts. This role bridges the gap between technical satellite data and real-world agricultural applications, helping to translate complex science into accessible, compelling narratives that engage current and prospective partners, funders, media, and broad swaths of the public. The chosen candidate will strategically select and use different modalities - for example, social media, written copy, audio/visual platforms, and events - to help NASA Acres broaden its reach and increase its impact.

Key Responsibilities:
Science Communications

  1. Develop and execute communication strategies and near-term work plans that help NASA Acres accomplish its mission and vision.

  2. Write and edit clear, engaging content including blog posts, news stories, press releases, newsletters, reports, and social media posts, and manage follow-on engagements.

  3. Collaborate with scientists and program staff to translate technical research into accessible formats for non-expert audiences.

  4. Maintain and update web content related to current projects, tools, and scientific developments.
    Support creation of infographics, data visualizations, and short videos that showcase the value of Earth observations generally and the work that NASA Acres specifically to benefit U.S. agriculture.

  5. Contribute to, edit, and/or proof articles developed by other organizations about NASA Acres.
    Monitor communication metrics and analytics to inform strategy decisions.

Outreach & Engagement

  1. Scope, coordinate, and support events, webinars, workshops, and stakeholder briefings that promote NASA-related agricultural tools and data.

  2. Represent NASA Acres at scientific and public events, conferences, congressional engagements, and community meetings.

  3. Develop outreach materials, toolkits, and digital campaigns to support capacity-building and knowledge sharing.

  4. Contribute to proposals and reports by providing communication materials, success stories, and engagement metrics.

  5. In coordination and collaboration with the NASA Acres Executive Director and the Strategic Engagement Officer (who develops new partnerships and funded projects), build and maintain relationships with the agriculture community and key audiences, including farmers, ranchers, researchers, policymakers, commodity/farm associations, and others.

  6. Coordinate and collaborate with NASA Headquarters and NASA Harvest communications and outreach teams.