Outreach Coordinator, ISMSM & STIA - Georgetown University

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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.

Work Mode: Hybrid Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation .

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EEO Statement:

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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 .