Arctic science assessment lead

Job Details:

Job Location: AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION - WASHINGTON, DC

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $75000.00 - $125000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Science

The Arctic Science Assessment Lead is a full-time, term-limited position funded through a one-year grant award. Employment is expected to continue for up to twelve (12) months from the date of hire and is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. While there may be opportunities for extension should additional funding become available, continuation of employment beyond the initial term is not guaranteed.

WHY JOIN AGU

Our employees are our most valuable assets! You will feel welcomed and supported from the moment you join our team, and you will take part in strengthening and evolving our workplace culture. We offer work-life balance and innovative benefits.

• Work-life balance: remote-first organization, flexible work hours, unlimited PTO, Flexible Fridays, paid holidays, military leave, parental leave.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, wellness, tuition reimbursement, 403(b) retirement plan, FSA, HSA, theft protection, personal and professional development, and much more.

WHO WE ARE

The American Geophysical Union (AGU) supports a global community of more than half a million professionals and advocates in the Earth and space sciences. Through broad and inclusive partnerships, AGU aims to advance discovery and solution science that accelerates knowledge and creates solutions that are ethical, unbiased, and respectful of communities and their values.

This is an exciting time to work at AGU. Every day we approach our work with a sense of purpose, and we look for others who share that passion and desire for a career with impact.

WHO YOU ARE

As the Arctic Science Assessment Lead you will have a unique opportunity to help steward the future of one of the world's most respected climate assessments during a pivotal moment in its history. This fellow will play a central leadership role in ensuring the successful completion, publication, and public release of the 2026 Arctic Report Card while helping chart a sustainable path for future editions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as the coordinating editor for the successful completion, publication, and public release of the ARC2026.
• Coordinate collaboration among participants, including lead editors, authors, reviewers, AGU staff, and external partners to ensure effective communication, alignment, and timely delivery of all assessment products.
• Support editors in managing contributions from a large and diverse network of scientific authors and contributors, including tracking deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and key milestones.
• Coordinate the peer review process in collaboration with external partners and support adherence to established scientific, editorial, and quality assurance standards.
• Document assessment development procedures, maintain transparency of processes, and support the integrity and reproducibility of the assessment.
• Coordinate publication, production, and dissemination activities in partnership with communications, publishing, and technical support teams.
• Lead the planning and execution of the ARC2026 public launch, including stakeholder engagement activities, events, communications campaigns, and amplification strategies.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with Arctic researchers, Indigenous knowledge holders, policymakers, resource managers, partner organizations, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead development of a planning effort in early 2027 to develop a model for future ongoing production of the ARC with AGU support.
• Support the integration of the Arctic Report Card within AGU's broader science assessment portfolio and help establish sustainable assessment infrastructure for future editions.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen assessment processes, broaden participation, increase accessibility, and enhance the utility of assessment outputs for decision-makers and public audiences.
• Provide strategic leadership during a critical transition period and help establish a durable, nongovernmental model for producing authoritative Arctic climate assessments in the future.
• Prepare briefings, reports, presentations, and other materials to support project oversight, stakeholder engagement, and organizational decision-making.
• Monitor project risks, identify emerging challenges, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Education: Master’s degree required in a relevant field, including but not limited to: environmental science, climate science, science communication, public policy, nonprofit management, organizational communications, or a closely related discipline.

Experience: Demonstrated experience in community engagement, volunteer management, scientific outreach, or a closely related function, preferably within a scientific, academic, nonprofit, or policy-adjacent organizational context.

HIRING SPECIFICS

We understand that it is unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria listed in a job posting. However, we encourage you to apply if you meet many of the requirements because we know that skills evolve. If you are willing to learn and evolve alongside us, join our team!

Full-Time, Term limited, Exempt position. This remote role is open to candidates living in many U.S. states (excluding WA, OR, and CA at this time).

The salary range for this position is Min. $75K, Mid. $100K, Max.125K. We typically prefer to hire around the lower-mid of our range.

Work Authorization: We will not sponsor applicants for work visas in the U.S. We care deeply about fairness, so you can be assured that your application will never be judged based on religious beliefs, age, race, creed, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnic origin, or disability.