Science Communication and Multimedia Specialist (Student Contractor)
Science Communication & Multimedia Information Specialist (Student Services Contractor)
USGS Fort Collins Science Center – Fort Collins, Colorado
Position Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center (FORT) is seeking a highly motivated student or recent graduate to participate in science communication and multimedia production for interdisciplinary research teams. This position provides a unique learning opportunity to work with scientists, data managers, and communications specialists to translate complex scientific findings into clear, engaging, visually compelling products designed for varied audiences including land managers, partner organizations, and the public.
This position provides hands-on experience producing multimedia content, designing communication materials, and contributing to mission-driven science delivery. The contractor will have opportunities to apply their skills to communications about fish & wildlife, invasive species, ecosystem change and disturbance, land management, web application development, social sciences, and economic analysis. Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field to be eligible for consideration. This position is based out of Fort Collins, Colorado, with options to work remote, hybrid, or in-person.
Position Details
- Estimated hours: Based on availability, not to exceed 40 hours/week
- Approx. start date: As soon as possible
- Approx. end date: 1 year after official start date, with possibility of extension
- Number of positions: 1
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Eligibility:
- Must be currently enrolled or have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree within the past 12 months
- Former students who graduated more than 12 months ago or who left school without graduating are not eligible
Duties and Responsibilities
Depending on interests and skills, projects can help the student contractor further develop skills in any of the following:
- Developing multimedia content such as videos, animations, maps, photography, or web‑ready graphics
- Supporting data visualization, narrative development, and digital storytelling
- Creating science communication products including information sheets, presentations, and content for social media or the web
- Assisting in development of communication plans, campaigns or initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in multimedia product development and science communication
- Familiarity with design or storytelling tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and ArcGIS StoryMaps
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills, including meeting deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Experience developing videos, animations, social media content, or interactive media
- Knowledge of web content development, accessibility best practices, or user‑centered design
- Familiarity with natural resource, ecology, wildlife biology, environmental science, or public lands topics
- Skills in data visualization (R, Python, or equivalent tools are a plus)
How to Apply
To apply, please email the following materials as a single compiled PDF with the subject line “Science Communication & Multimedia Information Specialist” to:
Emma Dietrich
U.S. Geological Survey
Fort Collins Science Center
edietrich@usgs.gov
Application materials:
- 1‑page cover letter describing your experience and interest in the position. Please also state in the cover letter the date you received, or anticipate receiving, your degree.
- Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
- 1–2 multimedia or communication work samples where the candidate is the sole or primary author (e.g., infographic, video/webpage link, figures, outreach documents, podcast episode)
- Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, if applicable)
- Contact information for three professional references
For full consideration, please submit application materials by COB 4/24/26.