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Thought this might be of interest to our group... EDUCATION AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR Employer: Indiana Geological Survey Location: Bloomington, IN DESCRIPTION The Indiana Geological Survey has an opening for a full-time professional staff member to coordinate outreach efforts. DUTIES Serve as the lead representative of the Indiana Geological Survey (IGS) by meeting with teachers, industry representatives, scientists, government employees, and the public to initiate and coordinate geologic projects for designing, developing, and delivering information and educational products. Facilitate outreach initiatives and respond to requests for information and educational services. Develop educational content for the departmental Web site, events, and publications. Conduct tours and geologic field trips, and give presentations representing IGS. Create, organize, and maintain a collection of education and outreach geologic samples (rocks, minerals, fossils, cores, etc.) and instructional materials. Collaborate with IGS scientists and staff to coordinate the publication of the quarterly IGS newsletter and other educational and outreach products. Limited travel throughout Indiana required. REQUIREMENTS Bachel?????s degree in geology, environmental science, earth science, or education specializing in earth science and one year experience working in a geologic, earth science, or educational leadership position required. Demonstrated experience in design, development, and delivery of earth science educational products essential. Experience with standard information technologies, including Microsoft Office applications, necessary. Excellent communication, both oral and written, and platform skills as well as the ability to present to students of any age and background/educational level. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a vehicle. Experience with desktop publishing software such as Adobe InDesign strongly preferred. ABOUT THE IGS The Indiana Geological Survey is a research institute of Indiana University, whose mission is to provide geologic information and counsel that contributes to the wise stewardship of the energy, mineral, and water resources of our state. The IGS is a recognized leader in geologic research and the development of geographic information systems (GIS) in the state of Indiana. HOW TO APPLY All applicants must apply online through the Indiana University Human Resource Services Web site: http://www.jobs.indiana.edu/index.html It can also be found at: http://igs.indiana.edu/survey/jobs.cfm Thanks much, John ______________ John A. Rupp Assistant Director for Research Indiana Geological Survey Indiana University, Geology S-119 611 North Walnut Grove Bloomington, Indiana 47405 USA (812) 855-1323 (office) (812) 855-5412 (secretary) (812) 855-2862 (fax) [log in to unmask] http://igs.indiana.edu -- Heather L. Petcovic Assistant Professor Geosciences/Science Education Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008 [log in to unmask] (269) 387-5488 Geosciences (269) 387-5380 MISE