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Outreach and Engagement Manager – UIC Science

COMPANY OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY Outreach and engagement (O&E) is one of the most important aspects of any science project in the Arctic and at its most fundamental levels requires patience and perseverance. UIC Science has built a solid O&E program over the last 5 years and this position will continue to expand on that foundation. The O&E Manager will be responsible for growing a solid team that will work with researchers and communities to ensure that science is done in a responsible manner and can benefit the communities that it happens in. One of our missions is to bring the science back to the community. We do this with various public and school events. This position will actively engage with researchers and the community to ensure this is done in a productive way. This position will have the following duties and responsibilities to build and manage the programs we have and hope to make available to our clients:

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.

As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage O&E project scope, schedule, and budgets, and submit change requests to clients as needed

• Supervisethe Science Liaison(s) and ensure adequate tasking is available to support the position.

• Be able to work in various media to create podcasts and visually stimulating flyers/programs.

• Includes any weekly/monthly submittal of the program as contractually specified.

• Engage with the community of Utqiaġvik and outreach to other communities to establish co-production when possible.

• Continually monitor and report on progress with various O&E projects.

• Liaise with various entities and institutions like the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission, Barrow Whaling Captains Association, Arctic Ice Breaker Coordinating Committee, Arctic Domain Awareness Center, Various non-profit and for-profit corporations etc.

• Create and present presentations at conferences to expand the need for co-production.

• Set up and manage local outreach and engagement events with the aid of the Science Liaison.

• Develop a committee to plan for and execute annual BARC Science Fair in July in Utqiaġvik.

• Attend various meetings and events to represent UIC Science and be willing and able to present at different events.

• Prepare estimates of O&E project cost and scope for proposals.

• If not located in Utqiaġvik, travel to Utqiaġvik to provide support to events as needed is required.

• Develop additional O&E projects and programs to expand and grow the overall UIC Science O&E department.

• Work directly with UIC Science Project Managers to responsibly include outreach activities in their project’s scope.

Other Duties

• Maintain records of all events attended or hosted on company drive.

• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicant must be familiar or have worked in and around Indigenous Communities in the Arctic.

• Experience working in a science field is preferred.

• Bachelor of Science or similar experience required Master’s Degree in science preferred.

• Must have advanced computer skills, MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

• Applicant must be willing to travel.

• Applicant must have experience presenting to large groups.

• Any applicants that have past O&E Experience will be looked upon more favorably.

• Must have prior experience with developing mixed media

• Valid State Driver’s License and be able to drive a company vehicle.

• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

As a subsidiary of Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation, UIC Science provides project management and logistical support services for visiting Arctic Researchers and projects. Our mission is to enhance all projects we support by providing opportunities for co-production of knowledge when possible. We employ close to 20 people full time with seasonal increases in employment. Our clients include the National Science Foundation, NASA, DOE, Arctic Submarine Laboratory, DOD and many others. We have regular interaction with clients from the US and around the globe and are at the cutting edge of Arctic Science that drives U.S and Global policy. We take pride in our employees and strive to provide meaningful employment and a fun and challenging workplace.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs

All employees must pass Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all UIC Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program guidelines and requirements.

If working on a DOT project, employees must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screening and follow all DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program requirements.

Important Notice

Candidates must pass a background check in order to fill this position.

UIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC HR for assistance.

UIC considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or any other legal protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation, may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2024-21383

Category Other

Location : Location US-AK-Barrow

Travel Requirement N/A

Additional Locations US-AK-Anchorage