The National Center for Science Education, a non-profit organization dedicated to defending science education against ideological attacks and to supporting effective pedagogy, seeks candidates to assist in our newly-launched climate change initiative. The position will require working closely with other NCSE project staff as well as external partners.

The duties will include:

• counseling teachers, administrators, parents, and other concerned citizens facing challenges to climate change education;
• providing information on climate change, climate literacy, and related issues to the general public, the press, and allied educational, scientific, and environmental organizations;
• developing materials pertaining to climate change education for print and web;
• identifying and reviewing existing climate change education materials and programs;
• speaking to the press and general public;
• representing NCSE to the climate science, climate literacy, and environmental education communities;
• coordinating with policymakers, advocacy groups, educators, and scientists regarding policies which could harm or benefit accurate climate science education

Candidates must have at least a college degree, with preference given to physical/Earth sciences; an advanced degree in science, especially the climate sciences, is a plus. A record of involvement in climate literacy efforts, and of addressing attacks on the scientific consensus about climate change, is also a plus. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential, as are a high degree of computer literacy (including the use of social media) and the ability to work cooperatively. Travel and public speaking will be required.

This is a full-time position with medical, dental, and retirement benefits in Oakland, California, to start as soon as possible. Telecommuting is not an option. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience and comparable with similar positions in similarly sized non-profits in the Bay Area.

Send c.v., brief writing sample, and the names of three references to NCSE, either by mail to NCSE, 420 40th Street, Suite 2, Oakland CA 94609-2509, by fax to (510) 601-7204, or by e-mail to climate@ncse.com. No calls, please. Materials must arrive by July 15 to be considered. Anticipated start date is in August 2012. NCSE is an equal opportunity employer.