Salary/Position Classification

• $65,000+, dependent upon relevant experience, Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: Yes

Purpose of Position

Join the EERC, an international leader in energy and environmental research and a nonprofit branch of the University of North Dakota (UND), which gives our employees access to unbeatable benefits and tuition waivers. Learn more about the EERC at undeerc.org.  

Be a part of cutting-edge research, engage with professionals who share your passion, and create work you can be proud of. As a Senior Outreach and Community Benefits Specialist, you will contribute to the success of the organization by performing one or more of the following: 

• Integrate stakeholder outreach and engagement regarding:
  • Community benefits.
  • Workforce development.
  • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
• Implement environmental justice concepts with technical information and applied research related to resource recovery, power generation, emissions reduction, renewable energy systems, and novel techniques related to energy and environmental research.
• Use innate skills and willingness to learn and be trained in regulatory, policy, and permitting that involves the world-changing energy strategies for both renewable and fossil energy production sources.
• Support the integration of stakeholder outreach and community benefit aspects into research, development, demonstration, and commercialization projects. Willing to train individuals with outstanding work ethic, team-oriented attitude, and aptitude.
• Show a productive work ethic and diversity in ideas to a team of experts working in cutting-edge energy and environmental areas.
• Develop and implement project-based outreach plans, including engagement strategies and content in a variety of formats for project-specific needs.
• Stay up to date on concept-related news and information, community benefits content, and technical aspects of several research projects.  
• Compile information and develop messaging to address stakeholder concerns. 
• Work with project teams and EERC clients to communicate stakeholder engagement strategies and information on solutions that enable prudent and economic production of fossil fuels and renewable and alternative energy; reduce the carbon intensity of energy production; and assist stakeholders in understanding the benefits, risks, and regulatory implications of energy. 
• Conduct all work in accordance with specified timelines, budget, and project task manager expectations.
• Effectively and professionally communicate, through virtual and in-person meetings, project updates, procedures, methods, and progress to stakeholders that could include internal EERC project teams, project managers, clients, and external colleagues in the scientific community (i.e., conferences).
• Prepare information to be used for briefings, technical reports, conference papers, peer-reviewed journal articles, and outreach materials to communicate technical results to clients, the public, and the scientific community. Support and collaborate with EERC subject matter experts, project managers, and proposal leads in the on time, on budget quality execution of scopes of work.

Required Competencies

• Motivated, adaptive individual with a positive, goal-oriented attitude.
• Excel at working both individually and as part of a diverse team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and work with internal technical researchers, support personnel, and diverse teams.
• Ability to concisely present technical and complex subject matter through effective presentations and written documents. 
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and strong on follow-through.
• Knowledge, curiosity, and passion for learning.
• Present professionalism while communicating with stakeholders, clients, and/or managers.
• Experience dealing with local, state, federal, and tribal community leaders.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical communications, English, journalism, social sciences, engineering, physical sciences, anthropology, or related field.
• 5 years of professional experience in writing technical-to-general audience communication.
• Experience creating and reviewing reports in a technical field.
• Up to 25% travel is required.
• Applicants may be required to provide a presentation to the interviewers during the process on the qualifications and experience that make them suitable for the position.
• Cover letter, resume, or curriculum vitae.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing abstracts, technical reports, conference papers, peer-reviewed journal articles, webpages, and outreach materials to communicate technical results to clients, the public, and the scientific community.
• Experience in planning, reviewing, coordinating, and reporting while meeting deadlines.
• Experience working with federal and contract funded projects.
• Experience working on energy or environmental topics.
• Experience with MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.

The EERC is recognized as a global leader in developing clean, efficient energy solutions. With a dedicated team of over 270, we collaboratively develop innovative technologies to power the world efficiently while safeguarding our air, water, and soil. Trusted by over 1300 clients in 53 countries, our mission is to provide practical, pioneering solutions to the world’s energy and environmental challenges.

To Apply

To ensure full consideration, application materials must be fully submitted by January 24th, 2024.