Lacey Hughey
- @lhughey
- | she/her
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Overview
The Smithsonian lnstitution is the world’s largest museum and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, nine research facilities and the Smithsonian Libraries. The mission of the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) is to save species by using cutting-edge science, sharing knowledge, and providing inspirational experiences for our guests.
The incumbent develops strategic, operations, and development plans, manages science projects, and improves information technology including web formats, travel, and other administrative functions that benefit the program. Supervises interns and students, leads meetings, and performs professional, research, and/or scientific work involving the ecological study of organisms and their environment. Performs analytical and evaluative work associated with research activities, summarizing findings for scientific and lay audiences.
Duties and Responsibilities
In this position, you will oversee operational activities as they relate to ecological program development, including:
- Working with SI and external scientists, postdocs, and graduate students to implement ecological projects directly or with partners using innovative and relevant approaches and methodologies;
- Working with program steering committee, leadership, and other relevant SI staff to develop strategic, operations, and development plans for the program;
- Promoting ecological studies of interest to advance the Smithsonian’s mission for understanding and sustaining a biodiverse planet;
- Participating in scientific meetings and symposia to correspond with members of the scientific community involved in related research;
- Gather, organize, and interpret ecological, biological, physical, public use or other information pertinent to research studies and/or investigations;
- Communicating scientific discoveries and information on the program into primary literature, popular media outlets, websites, and social media outlets;
- Organizing and communicating with all program scientific and partner organizations; and
- Developing proposals for additional financial support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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