Media and Communications Team Leader

Would you like to join the multidisciplinary team of Archipelagos Institute to promote applied conservation in the Aegean Sea, Greece?

We are looking for a skilled and proactive person with good communication/organization skills able to lead and inspire our Media team to pursue Archipelagos conservation goals.

Archipelagos conservation projects are multidisciplinary with the participation of different research teams, therefore the successful candidate must be a strong team player able to focus on the common goal of the project and its conservation outcome. The Media and Communications team leader will work closely with the Project Managers and the Institute’s Directors to take in the communications related to Archipelagos work. 

This position will also support the Operations Manager on the day to day operation at the bases.

The role would be perfect for someone looking for a challenging opportunity to use their media skills in order to contribute to environmental conservation, while continuing developing their career.

Duties and responsibilities.

-          Communication strategy design and implementation.

-          Lead and coordinate Media team interns in the production of media pieces: Written press releases, video and photo shooting and edition, social media content, education posters, website design and content etc.

-          Supervise and coach media interns on their projects and help them improve their professional skills.

-          Gain a good understanding of the communications goals for Archipelagos.

-          Contribute to the general base operation

Required skills:

-          Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in the fields of communication, journalism and/or public relations

-          Previous experience creating and managing multi-media and journalistic content in a professional setting

-          Experience managing and training students and/or volunteers

-          Demonstrated leadership, supervision and team building skills

-          Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

-          Ability to write scientific reports and papers

-          Fluency in English

-          Fluency in Greek (desirable)

-          Excellent computer skills and use with Adobe packages

-          Sincere interest in issues related to the protection of the environment

-          Willingness to occasionally work during weekends and holidays

-          Valid international driver’s license or Greek driver’s license

Benefits: salary according to the experience, accommodation and full board.

How to apply: Please submit an up-to-date resume, two references and one page cover letter expressing your interest to info@archipelago.gr as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and positions will remain open until filled.

About Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation:

Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to researching and defending the biodiversity of the Greek seas and islands, as well as the entire eastern Mediterranean.

Since its creation in 1998, Archipelagos has been focusing on the combination of multidisciplinary scientific research and efficient conservation work in which local communities play an active part.

This strategic cooperation enables and strengthens Archipelagos' actions at local, national and European level, allowing it to protect aquatic and terrestrial life against ever-increasing human destructive activities.

About our Microplastics Laboratory Team:

One of Archipelagos' primary goals since its establishment has been to create the first non-governmental, non-profit, independent laboratory in Greece. Archipelagos’ lab can assess potential sources of pollution that may be harmful to marine and terrestrial ecosystems, which can also impact public health.

The goal of Archipelagos’ Microplastics Lab Team is to identify the primary sources of microplastics in the Aegean and to quantify the extent of their contamination.

In our laboratories, we investigate the abundance of microplastics from different sources including water, sediment, Posidonia oceanica seagrass, sea urchins, wild and farmed fish and marine fauna, but also we collect data coming from macroplastic during our campaign of beaches cleaning activities in Lipsi and Samos in order to gather the information and increase the knowledge about the potential microplastics spatial distribution and biomagnification in the trophic net, from the sources to the plankton and all the way to humans.

Furthermore, in order to actively support the environment, Archipelagos promotes the installation of Water Desalination Systems stations in different islands to avoid the exaggerated use of plastic bottles in the Greek islands, and the lab is involved in water quality analysis to confirm the safe use of this water as drink water.

About the location:

Archipelagos Bases are located on the islands of Samos and Lipsi, in the heart of the Eastern Aegean Sea. The Aegean Sea is one of the most important marine biodiversity hotspots in the Mediterranean, with some of the most extensive and pristine ecosystems, hosting populations of keystone species. Far away from mass tourism, these remote Aegean islands offer the most authentic  Greek lifestyle with welcoming local communities, rich culture, and beautiful landscapes.

Find out more about our bases at:

https://archipelago.gr/en/about-us/research-bases/