Vacancy – Communications & Outreach Officer

Position: Communications & Outreach Officer
Salary Range: $20,464 to $34,386 plus generous benefit package
Closing Date: August 10, 2022

If using your knowledge and interpersonal skills to support conservation efforts appeals and  interests you, then you are the one we are looking for. The Palau International Coral Reef Center  (PICRC) is Palau’s leading research, aquarium and educational institution with a mission to be a  center of excellence that produces high quality and impactful research, education and  opportunities to support the stewardship of Palau’s ocean resources. The work of PICRC is  locally, regionally and internationally relevant and contributes to better informed decision  making, management and conservation of marine resources. 

PICRC is seeking applicants for the position of Communications & Outreach Officer. This  position will focus on bringing the work of PICRC to the people of Palau so that it can be  utilized for conservation and adaptive management. Duties for the Communication & Outreach  Officer include working closely with researchers to translate research results and communicate  them in an appropriate format for the different relevant stakeholders, including the students of  Palau. The Community & Outreach Officer is also expected to work with the Aquarium  Department in creating innovative and interesting educational displays for students and  community members at the Palau Aquarium. The position oversees external and internal communication including website design, press releases, social media, and the Center’s library. 

This position requires at a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, social  sciences or other related fields. 

To apply, please e-mail your CV, name of two references, and a cover letter and submit to Ms.  Arnice Yuji, Administration Director, Palau International Coral Reef Center. 

Submitted applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Only short-listed applicants will be notified within two weeks after the closing date of this announcement to set up interview  appointments. Applications must be received no later than the above closing date.  

Be part of the PICRC Team and contribute to conservation efforts in Palau  and the world!