Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)Fixed-term position (4.5 years), ending August 2029Au Mahi | What You Will Do
The Project and Communications Specialist will oversee the coordination and communication efforts for the Carbon Dioxide Removal Research Program, within the Civil & Natural Resources Engineering department, ensuring effective outreach, marketing, and event management to promote research.
This role includes managing research communications, coordinating events, and providing project administration, such as reporting, budgeting, and supporting day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities: Coordinate research communications, including creating and distributing content across various platforms.Organise and manage events and outreach activities related to the project.Provide efficient project support, including reporting, budget management, and administrative tasks.Maintain and update content on the program's website and oversee communications across multiple channels, including social media.Foster professional relationships across the program's stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.To be successful in this role you will need a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar business-related administrative or communications role, preferably within a large complex organisation, and have:
Experience or a background in the scientific industry, is strongly preferred.Proven experience in outreach and communication coordination, ideally in educational or technical sectors.Demonstrated ability in event management, including organising functions and large-scale events.Strong experience in budget management and database management.Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Experience in content management systems is a plus.Experience with social media management and online communication strategies.Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with professional presentation and attention to detail.Ability to develop and nurture relationships with a variety of stakeholders, from technical experts to senior professionals.A high degree of initiative, creativity, and the ability to work independently.If you have a passion about scientific research, project management, and communication - come and join our dynamic team and play a key role in advancing vital research on climate change solutions! Mahi Ngatahi | Who You Will Work With
Civil and Natural Resources at UC is rated in the top 1 percent of civil engineering schools in the world.
A qualification from us is recognised globally, will open doors to employment on projects all over the world and has an international reputation that is the envy of other universities.
The closing date for this position is: Wednesday, 8 January 2025 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place in the week of 13 January 2025. Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.
If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.
Please note, the University of Canterbury will be closed from the 24 December 2024 - 2 January 2025.
During this period, we will be unable to respond to queries regarding this role.
We will get back to you as soon as possible upon our return. Reference # 23371
Posted on 03 Dec 2024
Closes on 08 Jan 2025 23:55
Location(s) Christchurch
Expertise Administration, Advertising, Arts & Media, Engineering, Marketing
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