Overview UIC Science is seeking an Outreach and Engagement Manager to lead and grow its established outreach program supporting Arctic research. This role is critical to ensuring science is conducted responsibly, respectfully, and in collaboration with the communities where it takes place. The Outreach and Engagement Manager will build and lead a team that works closely with researchers and local stakeholders to promote meaningful, two-way communication. A key focus of this role is to ensure scientific findings are shared back with the community through public events, school programs, and other engagement activities. This position requires a high level of cultural awareness, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to building lasting relationships between researchers and Arctic communities. Patience, perseverance, and a community-first mindset are essential.

Responsibilities Essential functions will include:

Manage the scope, schedule, and budget of outreach and engagement (O&E) projects; submit change requests to clients as necessary. Supervise Science Liaison(s), ensuring appropriate task assignments and performance oversight. Create content across multiple media platforms, including podcasts, flyers, and event programs. Submit required weekly or monthly program deliverables as outlined in contractual agreements. Actively engage with the Utqiaġvik community and conduct outreach to other communities to support co-production of knowledge. Monitor and report on the progress of O&E projects, maintaining transparency with stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with key institutions and partners, including the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission, Barrow Whaling Captains Association, Arctic Ice Breaker Coordinating Committee, Arctic Domain Awareness Center, and others. Develop and deliver presentations at conferences to promote the importance of community co-production in Arctic research. Plan and manage local outreach events in collaboration with the Science Liaison. Establish and lead a planning committee for the annual BARC Science Fair held in July in Utqiaġvik. Represent UIC Science at meetings and events, and deliver presentations as needed. Prepare cost estimates and scopes of work for O&E components in new project proposals. Travel to Utqiaġvik as needed to support outreach events, if not based locally. Design and implement new outreach initiatives to expand the capabilities and impact of the UIC Science O&E department. Collaborate with UIC Science Project Managers to integrate outreach activities into project scopes in a culturally appropriate and responsible manner. Other Duties Maintain records of all events attended or hosted on company drive. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must be familiar or have worked in and around Indigenous Communities in the Arctic. Bachelor of Science or similar degree. Must have advanced computer skills, MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint Applicant must be willing to travel. Applicant must have experience presenting to large groups. Any applicants that have past O&E Experience will be looked upon more favorably. Must have prior experience with developing mixed media Valid State Driver's License and be able to drive a company vehicle. Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Candidates must pass a background check in order to fill this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Science. Experience working in a science field.

Physical and Mental Demands:

Regularly required to sit Regularly use hands to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls Regularly required to talk and hear Occasionally required to stand and walk Occasionally reach with hands and arms Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Working Conditions:

Primarily office-based work environment Occasional travel to Utqiaġvik and other Arctic or rural communities required Fieldwork may involve exposure to extreme cold, high winds, and rapidly changing weather conditions Possible exposure to noise from equipment, vehicles, and event activities during community events or field visits May require travel by small aircraft, boat, snow machine, or ATV to reach remote locations Occasional evening or weekend work to support community events, meetings, or outreach activities Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here . All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ . The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Utqiaġvik, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,400 employees nationwide and revenues above $1 Billion annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Iñupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs. Join our Talent Community! Join our Talent Community (https://talentconnect.uicalaska.com/corporate-uicalaska/talentcommunity) to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. Software Powered by ICIMS (https://icims.help/candidate-faq) Requisition

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Category Research & Scientific Location :

Location US-AK-Anchorage Travel Requirement 10% - 25% Additional Locations US-Remote | US-AK-Fairbanks | US-AK-Barrow