The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science and Michigan
Technological University are advertising for a Content Management
position based in Houghton, MI and focused on the Forest Service-led
Climate Change Resource Center <http://www.fs.usda.gov/ccrc/> (CCRC).
The CCRC is an online platform for providing information to natural
resource managers concerning climate change impacts on ecosystems, and
approaches to adaptation and mitigation in forests and grasslands. The
Content Manager will oversee the ongoing development of the website as a
high-quality resource for land managers. The Content Manager will
coordinate the activity of the CCRC Production Team; manage the
creation, editing, and review of content for online audiences; implement
content changes in a Drupal-based platform; help coordinate technical
work; and conduct outreach and publicity for CCRC resources. The new
position will work as a staff member of the Northern Institute of
Applied Climate Science (http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/niacs/). Questions
about this position can be directed to Chris Swanston at
[email protected]
<imap://[email protected]:993/fetch%3EUID%3E/[email protected]>.
Please see more details and apply through Michigan Tech:
https://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/3987. Michigan Technological
University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal
Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for
protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
More information about the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science
(NIACS) can be found at www.nrs.fs.fed.us/niacs/about/
<http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/niacs/about/>. NIACS staff members currently
include employees of the U.S. Forest Service and Michigan Tech.
HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
The position will be located on the campus of Michigan Technological
University <http://www.mtu.edu/> in Houghton, Michigan. Houghton is
located on the scenic Keweenaw Peninsula, rated by National Geographic
Adventure Magazine as one of the top 10 outdoor adventure spots in the
country. Proximity to Lake Superior and extensive forests, lakes, and
rivers provides opportunities for a range of recreational activities,
including hiking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, and hunting. With an
average of 200 inches of snow each year, crossâcountry and downhill
skiing, snowshoeing, and other activities keep residents active and
outside all winter long. Houghton has been ranked as one of the 100 best
places to live <http://www.cityofhoughton.com/>.
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Patricia Butler
Climate Change Outreach Specialist
Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science
(906) 482-6303 x12
www.nrs.fs.fed.us/niacs/
www.forestadaptation.org
