Global Outreach Specialist

Reporting to the Director of Policy and Partnerships, the Global Outreach Specialist will provide flexible project coordination, communications support, and relationship management for Gund Institute for Environment partnerships and projects at the state, national, and international levels. As a member of the Gund's global impact team, this position works across policy and communications and interacts with a full range of Gund Institute partners and collaborators from the private, public, and NGO sectors.

Partnership Management

• Work with the Gund Policy and Partnerships Director to strengthen and seed the Gund Institute's network of relationships with new and existing internal and external partners

Outreach and Communications

• Collaborate with researchers to translate complex scientific findings into accessible, engaging narratives for public, policy, and funder audiences, including policy briefs, newsletters, web, social media

Project Coordination

• Support existing and new Gund projects with workplan execution, meeting facilitation, and documentation

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor's degree and two to four years of project management, communications, and/or policy experience (can include professional experience, graduate education, or internships). Effective communications skills including writing for non-academic audiences. Planning and organizational skills; attention to detail with a high level of accuracy; and ability to prioritize effectively.

Desirable Qualifications

Event planning and facilitation skills. Familiarity with academic settings and research institutions. Experience with government and/or private sector(s). Experience developing and executing multi-channel communications strategies. Proficiency with digital communications tools and platforms (e.g., social media, email marketing, content management systems, shooting and editing video). Demonstrated interest in environmental science.

Anticipated Pay Range
$48,000 - $65,000

Special Conditions
A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position

FLSA
Exempt

Union Position
Yes, UVMSU

Job Location
Burlington, Vermont, United States

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE
37.5

Term (months per year)
12