Climate Communications Assistant​/Summer

The University of Oklahoma is hiring a part-time Climate Communications Assistant for the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program. Responsibilities include translating publications, updating website content, crafting social media posts, and supporting workshops. The position is for undergraduate students, starting April 21, 2025, with flexible summer hours. Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, transcripts, and schedule by March 30, 2025. The job is onsite in Norman, OK.
Position: Climate Communications Assistant (Summer)

Job Description - Climate Communications Assistant (Summer) (250466)
Job Number:

Climate Communications Assistant (Summer) - 250466
Organization

Job Location Schedule Schedule :
Part-time

Work Schedule:

Varies based on class schedule

Work Type:
Onsite

Salary Range:
Targeted salary: $12.50-$13.00/hour. Negotiable based on experience.

Benefits Provided:
No

Required Attachments:
Resume, Cover Letter, Academic Transcripts, Class Schedule, Other Document (See Job Requirements for details)
Position

Description:

The Oklahoma Climatological Survey at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for the position of Climate Communications Assistant for the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program (SCIPP). This is a part-time undergraduate position.

Beginning Date: Candidate interviews will begin in early April 2025. The tentative start date for this position is April 21, 2025. The appointment will continue through the academic year, with the possibility of extension. Summer hours are preferred, but accommodations can be made around summer schedules.
Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will assist the SCIPP Program Manager and Team with the following:
• Translate SCIPP team member peer-reviewed publications into plain language for stakeholder consumption
• Update and create website content (website managed via Word Press)
• Craft social media content to disseminate SCIPP’s research and resources
• Draft website News Stories and Research Briefs
• Compile the SCIPP Newsletter (quarterly newsletter sent to stakeholders)
• Provide basic logistics and note-taking support for various workshops and meetings
• Other duties as assigned

In this capacity, the SCIPP Climate Communications Assistant will support the continued development and progress of SCIPP, one of several NOAA-funded Climate Adaptation Partnerships (CAP) teams in the United States. For more information on CAP visit: CAP.
Required Attachments (No Self-Identifying Photos):
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Academic Transcripts
• Class Schedule
• 2 work-related references
Job Requirements:

Required Education: Applicants should have completed, in good standing, freshman classes. Must be currently enrolled in the Spring 2025 term as an undergraduate student at The University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Skills:
• Applicants should be motivated
• Ability to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite
• Willing to advance skills in problem solving, communication (oral and written), and technical development

Department Preferences:
• Preference for candidates who have taken classes in communication, journalism, geographic sciences, or meteorology
• Basic knowledge of Word Press is an asset
• Interest in communicating climate information to a variety of audiences
How to Apply:

Submit the OU job application along with a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, a copy of your class schedule, and two work-related references by March 30, 2025. References will not be contacted until after the interview stage. Applicants may contact Caylah Cruickshank (caylahc) with questions. Position will remain open until filled. Relevant documents should be addressed to:

Caylah Cruickshank, Program Manager
Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program
Oklahoma Climatological Survey
120 David L. Boren Blvd., Suite 2900
Norman, OK 73072
About SCIPP:

The Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program (SCIPP) is a NOAA Climate Adaptation Partnerships team serving the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. SCIPP’s mission is to assist organizations with decision-making that builds resilience by collaboratively producing research, tools, and knowledge that reduce weather and climate risks and impacts across the South-Central U.S. SCIPP is an interdisciplinary collaboration amongst the University of Oklahoma, Louisiana State University, Texas Sea Grant, and Adaptation International.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit here.

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