Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia (CBNERR-VA) exhibits leadership in integrated coastal zone management through innovative estuarine and coastal watershed science and education programs that promote natural-resource stewardship and science-based solutions to complex socioecological challenges.
The Science Communication & Interpretation (SC&I) Specialist supports the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia (CBNERR-VA) and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS/W&M) by developing, coordinating, and delivering science interpretive programs with emphasis placed on Reserve topical themes of interest, experiential and placed-based learning, including the four Reserve components. Additionally, the position supports development, maintenance, and leveraging of Reserve focused communications and target audiences in alignment with the Reserve’s strategic plans and evolving programmatic needs.
The position serves as the Reserve’s lead for interpretive programming and communications while partnering closely with the VIMS Education, Outreach, and Communications team to ensure consistency, coordination, and alignment of public-facing educational and interpretive initiatives across the Batten School and VIMS.