Future Earth Coasts (FEC) is a global network of coastal scientists and practitioners from all disciplines of the natural and social sciences, engineering, law and the humanities, who are dedicated to the sustainable development of coastal zones on all continents.
FEC was first established in 1993 as the Land-Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ), a core project of the International Geosphere and Biosphere Programme (IGBP). In 2015, LOICZ was re-titled as Future Earth Coasts in recognition of its transition into the newly formed Future Earth programme, and further extended its remit to explore options to identify sustainability pathways for anthropogenically altered and changing coasts (https://www.futureearthcoasts.org/). Since 2019, East China Normal University (ECNU) and Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences jointly established the International Project Office (IPO)-China, as one of its globally distributed IPOs located in China, Ghana, Mexico, the US and Australia. From January 2022, IPO-China has become the co-lead IPO of FEC together with Southern Cross University, Australia.
Job Alerts: Part-Time Project Assistant
Project Title: Building Future Leadership: A Coastal Sustainability Value Chain
Location: Online (occasional in-office presence required)
Duration: 1-3 years
Working hours: 15–20 hours per week
Start Date: April 2025 (TBC)
Application Deadline: April 13th, 2025
Salary: fixed but limited salary
About the Project:
In December, 2024, FEC’s cross-cutting proposal, “Building Future Leadership: A Coastal Sustainability Value Chain,” has been awarded funding from the Future Earth Cross-Cutting Initiatives Grant Program. Set to launch in April 2025, this project is led by FEC in collaboration with the Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Programme, Ocean KAN (Ocean Knowledge Action Network), and Anthropocene Coasts. (Learn more about the project: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/lxvVHl8RTuxNk0h2ce3hBw)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Part-Time Project Assistant to support the coordination and implementation of this exciting project. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for sustainability and coast-related issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide project coordination and logistical support.
- Compile and edit project documents, including meeting minutes.
- Draft and edit news items and updates in English.
- Maintain and update the project website.
- Assist in translation tasks.
- Coordinate with project task forces and support campaign activities.
- Perform other ad-hoc tasks as required
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a postgraduate degree program (Master’s level or above preferred, background in English major, geography or environmental studies preferred).
- Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese (critical requirement).
- Experience in project coordination or related fields is desirable but not mandatory.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Adaptability and commitment to assigned tasks.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to [email protected] by April 13th, 2025. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.