Are you ready to amplify cutting-edge science to improve the lives of people, salmon, and orca? We have an opportunity for a standout candidate to join the innovative and dynamic Science and Technical Support Section in King County’s Water and Land Resources Division. In this role, you will play a critical role in achieving clean water and healthy habitat within a generation. We are hiring a Science Communications Specialist (Communications Specialist III) – this is a brand new position!

About the Role:

As the Science Communications Specialist (Communications Specialist III), your mission will be to amplify the impact of our science.  You will curate and create web content and social media to reach priority audiences, ensuring key messages resonate across multiple platforms. You will develop and implement communication strategies and communications for our team. You’ll craft compelling narratives that explain scientific findings in ways that everyone can understand. With a focus on engaging communities, you’ll collaborate with scientists, manage contracts, and serve as the point of contact for external audiences. If you’re passionate about maximizing the reach and impact of scientific discoveries and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to join us in fostering a culture where useful science is not just communicated but celebrated. This position performs work remotely and onsite.

Interested? If so, your mission will be to amplify the impact of our science.  You will curate and create web content and social media to reach priority audiences, ensuring key messages resonate across multiple platforms. You will develop and implement communication strategies for our team. You’ll craft compelling narratives that explain scientific findings in ways that everyone can understand. With a focus on engaging communities, you’ll collaborate with scientists, manage contracts, and serve as the point of contact for external audiences.

If you’re passionate about maximizing the reach and impact of scientific discoveries and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to join us in fostering a culture where useful science is not just communicated but celebrated.

Highlights:

• Salary: $89,315 – $113,214 Annually
• Setting: Seattle, WA…Mostly remote
• Benefits & Retirement: Highly competitive package (see link for details)

Apply here by May 12th: Science Communication Specialist