NSW National Science Week committee support contract

Posted on behalf of Kylie Ahern, chair, NSW National Science Week committee

The NSW Committee for Science Week is seeking an experienced science communication specialist to work as a contractor for approximately 20 days of work.

This contract role involves:

– Assist the NSW Chair in increasing the awareness and involvement in Science Week by key organisations in NSW

– Develop and manage our e-newsletter communication strategy

– Develop an Event-Holder Kit for NSW organisations

The role will report to the NSW Chair and will work out of offices in Chippendale. It can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis.

The following skills and experience are required:

– High level stakeholder engagement skills

– Excellent written and verbal communication

– Someone who is proactive and a self-starter

– Good knowledge of the science communication landscape in NSW

– Excellent attention to detail

– Experienced user of Excel, Word and the Web

To apply for the role please email your covering letter and resume to:

Kylie Ahern

Chair of the NSW Science Week committee

kylie.ahern@lunamedia.com.au

Applications close 16th March

Jesse Shore, PhD

Prismatic Sciences

Science communicator

P: (02) 9810 2328 M: 0415 841 276 E: jesse@prismaticsciences.com W: http://www.prismaticsciences.com/ www.prismaticsciences.com

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About Jesse Shore

Jesse Shore is passionate about engaging the community with science and in looking for ways to weave together the arts and sciences. He has been developing science based exhibitions and events since 1984, and was President of the Australian Science Communicators from 2010-2012. His business, Prismatic Sciences, produced five travelling exhibitions for the Royal Australian Chemical Institute for the 2011 International Year of Chemistry and he manages the ongoing national tour. He previously worked at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney as an exhibition project leader and Senior Curator of sciences. While at the museum he was one of the founders of the Ultimo Science Festival, a major National Science Week activity. He is currently collaborating with an artist to create artworks which have a science slant.

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