JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
COSEE China Coordination Office (Xiamen)
Project Assistant
State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science
Xiamen University
Organization:COSEE China Coordination Office (Xiamen)
Job Description:
The COSEE China Coordination Office (Xiamen) seeks a part time project assistant (20 hours per week).COSEE China is a relatively new initiative between 7 universities in China that is modeled after the Centersfor Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) network in the United States.Our goals are to:
1) Promote ocean literacy and awareness at the K-12, public, and university levels,
2) Foster relationships between ocean scientists and educators, both internationally and domestically, and
3) Bring marine science to the forefront of national development strategies and promote its protection.
The project assistant would be responsible for translating project related materials from Chinese to English and vice versa, conducting background research on topics relevant to our outreach projects, and writing media releases for our events (both pre- and post-).S/he would also work closely with relevant Xia Da departments to promote our events as well as with the other 6 universities in the COSEE China network and local K-12 schools.
Key Responsibilities:
·Translate relevant materials from Chinese to English and English to Chinese.
·Research materials necessary for project programs
·Draft media releases related to our outreach programs (both pre- and post- event)
·Work with the development coordinator and other staff to advertise our projects and develop multi-media materials
·Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Applicant should have excellent writing skills in both English and Chinese.A background in biology or ocean sciences not necessary but is helpful.Must be willing to work independently as well as with a small group and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
Interested parties should email bilingual cover letters and CVs to
Emily King
Development Coordinator
COSEE China Coordination Office (Xiamen)
ehk.cosee.china@gmail.com
0592-218-3033
Application deadline:5 April 2013
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