Science Communications Specialist (Graphic Designer/Media Specialist) - Ann Arbor - Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (JPS)

Communications Specialist - Ann Arbor, MI
Position currently filled but still taking applications.

We are seeking a part-time Communications Specialist to create engaging research translation products for a federal government client.

Working Days: Monday - Friday
Hours per day: Flexible between 2 to 10 hours per day
Total Hours per Week: Flexible (not to exceed 40 hours per week)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, communications, informatics, or related field from an accredited school is required.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Acrobat
• Professional, and InDesign) is desired.
• Knowledge of social media applications (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr) is required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
• Knowledge of and experience in creating PowerPoint slide presentations for a technical and non-technical audience is required.
• Knowledge and experience in creating infographics is desired.
• Knowledge of web design and html is desired.
• Knowledge of photography and videography is desired.
• Knowledge of R, Python, and/or ArcGIS or QGIS is desired.
• Knowledge of creation of scientifically realistic animations using research data is desired.

TASKS

Science Writing
Interfaces with and coordinates with agency staff to write science translation content for the internet, internal and external newsletters, and social media campaigns. Interfaces with and coordinates with agency staff to layout and produce program documents, technical reports, and educational materials. 

Communications and Outreach Support
Drafting written content to reach external audiences on various platforms, such as websites, blogs, and social media
Building and maintaining strong working relationships and collaborating with staff at all levels.
Managing and maintaining the use of social media accounts for a government agency, business or nonprofit, that includes writing, editing and posting content on official social media accounts.
Engaging with the public by answering public inquiries and comments on social media.
Working with a variety of team members to develop social media messaging and content around agency themes.
Be able to travel to outreach locations as deemed necessary by the government technical representative, conforming to government travel regulations and requirements. The government will provide advance notice of travel, at a minimum 72 hours ahead of departure date. Travel will be arranged by the government, in the most economical means to the government.Estimated travel days during the period of performance is 10. 

Basic Web Design, Photography, Videography / Data Visualization/ Computer Graphics (desirable but not required)
Creates and updates touch screen displays, and/or data visualizations for public audiences that inform, engage, and entertain.
Explores new ways of displaying scientific data in 3D, both independently and in collaboration with researchers.

Jamison Corporate Overview:
Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.
Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, JPS adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.
Jamison’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.
Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.

All applications must be submitted through our application system at: https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now/