Creative Director - Lab of Ornithology
Creative Director - Lab of Ornithology
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Department Background:
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell Universitys second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the worlds complex interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance here in New York across the nation and around the world.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a globally renowned nonprofit institution that advances research education citizen science and conservation to improve the understanding and protection of birds and biodiversity. A vibrant unit within Cornell Universitys College of Agriculture and Life Sciences the Lab has seven interdisciplinary centers directed by full-time faculty and staff. Supported by more than 200000 donors the Lab offers rich lifelong learning opportunities to the public through distance-learning courses citizen-science projects live Bird Cams interactive web and mobile apps publications and multimedia.
Cornell communicators share a mission to enhance and preserve the universitys brand and reputation as a top research institution and a leader in higher education and to support and promote critical programs that serve the universitys teaching research and public engagement mission.
Communication services are carried out through a matrixed organizational system in which University Relations houses the departments of News (Cornell Chronicle) Media Relations (pitching and servicing media requests) Brand ( multimedia production brand management and governance) Strategic Communications (communications plans key messaging social media management) and Cornellians (digital alumni publication).
Communicators in colleges schools and units regularly collaborate with and consult University Relations departments. University Relations serves as a partner and resource for all college/unit communicators.
Position Summary:
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology seeks a visionary Creative Director to drive cutting-edge storytelling a cohesive and compelling brand and visual identity and multichannel content innovation across the Labs growing portfolio of work. A leader on the Integrated Marketing & Communications team and a direct partner and advisor to the Lab and its leadership teams the Creative Director will shape the way the Labs global audiences experience and are inspired by birds biodiversity science and conservation. Their primary focus will be ensuring the Labs creative outputs are well-coordinated on brand and meaningfully advance the Labs leadership in research education engagement and conservation impact.
This is a transformative role at a critical time for the Lab and for global biodiversity. The ideal candidate combines robust creative capacity a keen aesthetic sense and deep training in modern design and art direction with strong organizational managerial project management and interpersonal skills. Directly overseeing a small team of designers and visual storytellers they should also be excited by contributing original design work and managing through influence and collaboration to elevate the Lab and the broader universitys efforts. Their portfolio may include: using diverse print and digital media to showcase how new technologies advance conservation; visualizations that illuminate scientific discoveries; publications and photography that bring to life how communities are engaging in conservation around the world; and exhibit and outreach materials that make nature accessible for people of all ages.
Deep knowledge of or passion for birds and nature are a plus. Full commitment to the Labs mission and success are a requirement.
While position responsibilities vary all people leaders are expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by being trustworthy; respecting all individuals; being flexible; supporting work/life integration as well as healthy boundaries; inviting new ideas alternatives and perspectives; speaking up and taking action if others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and recognizing the contributions of others.
This is a full-time position at 100% FTE.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 2-3 days per week and on-site 2-3 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify suspend revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
What You Need (Qualifications):
We are seeking a team member who is passionate organized creative and mission oriented.
Bachelors degree or equivalent
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of creative experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of team leadership/management experience
Demonstrated experience leading strategic and creative outcomes within complex organizations and brands
Exceptional portfolio of multi-platform creative work that blends design creativity and strategy and showcases the above
Strong management skills and experience building inclusive collaborative high-performing teams
Significant training and expertise in modern marketing and design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite Figma Microsoft Suite CMS platforms motion/video tools etc.)
Experience effectively identifying and managing external vendors of varied scope and size
Superior written oral and visual communication skills
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills discernment judgment and discretion
Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences.
Must complete Cornell University Supervisory Development Training within one year of hire into the position.
Compliant with all Cornell University and job-related training requirements.
If you possess these experiences and skills this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications we would view as incredibly helpful in this role to include:
7-10 years of creative experience
5-7 years of team leadership/management experience
Masters or other advanced degree in applicable field
Knowledge of and passion for nature birds biodiversity science higher education and/or nonprofit/mission-driven work
Rewards and Benefits
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role
remotely 2-3 day per week and in-person 2-3 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify suspend revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.This position is based in Ithaca New York. Employees who work remotely may receive
multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholding for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside of New York State.Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health wellbeing sustainability and diversity initiatives.
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$88428.00 - $108078.00Remote Option Availability:
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
