Communications and Outreach Coordinator, ISMSM & STIA - Georgetown University
Washington, DC, United States
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Outreach Coordinator, ISMSIM & STIA - Georgetown University
Job Overview
The Outreach Coordinator works with the Directors of the Institute for Soft Matter Synthesis and Metrology (ISIM) and the Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA) Program to develop and implement outreach, communications and fundraising plans for ISMSM and STIA in partnership with communications staff in the School of Foreign Service and the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Office of Institutional Partnerships at Georgetown.
Job tasks include meeting regularly with ISMSM and STIA directors and program staff as well as individual faculty to develop content for outreach that promotes both programs' original research and programming, and meeting with relevant stakeholders for targeted outreach and fundraising.
Work Interactions
The Outreach Coordinator reports jointly to the Directors of ISMSM and STIA (51% ISMSM-49 STIA%). The position is housed in ISMSM for administrative purposes, but the Directors of both programs share responsibility for all job-related approvals and performance reviews.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or in science policy - preference for a Master's degree in a relevant field
2 to 4 years of experience in communications and/or fundraising or donor relations
Ability to communicate complicated scientific concepts to a general audience
Outstanding writing, editing, and social skills
Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills (internal and external)
A professional attitude in representing ISMSM and STIA to different audiences
Excellent organization skills
Ability to interface regularly with colleagues, foundation, corporate, and other partners, including high-profile individuals
Preferred qualifications
Familiarity with the science policy landscape in the Washington, DC area
Ability to manage multiple tasks and goals, prioritize among assignments, and problem-solve; and to persist toward meeting goals
Term
This is a 1-year term position, subject to potential renewal based on funding and performance.
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
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