"Program and Public Engagement Manager"

The Barnard Center for Research on Women ("BCRW") Program and Public Engagement Manager is responsible for developing, administering, and promoting the Center's programming. The Program and Public Engagement Manager reports to the Associate Director and ensures that BCRW's public programming, both online and in-person, as well as the annual Scholar and Feminist Conference, is run in an efficient and welcoming manner. This role shapes BCRW's messaging and public image, through programming and communications vehicles, to enhance the impact of BCRW's research and publications, and to improve engagement among faculty, students, and staff at Barnard College, as well as among broad public audiences, locally in New York City, nationally, and transnationally.

Programming: The Program Manager works collaboratively with the Director, Associate Director for Research, and Associate Director on annual programming and outreach, aligning it with the Center's research projects and long-term priorities for supporting faculty, student, and community partnerships. Develops research, in collaboration with Center staff, on topics and speakers for annual programming, including the Scholar & Feminist conference. Establishes and maintains a calendar and budget for all Center programming. Serves as lead manager for the Scholar & Feminist conference: researches conference topics, develops conference program and format, manages relationships with speakers, and manages all logistics. Recruits, supervises, and coordinates Research Assistants to assist with programming logistics. Maintains and manages all event logistics, including room setup, A/V, videography and photography, ASL interpretation, book sales, catering and alcohol, and fire safety. Produces online events with the Creative Director and other Center staff.

Public Engagement and Communications: In collaboration with the Director and Associate Director, develops and executes a strategy for engaging BCRW's constituencies. Develops and implements a plan for promoting programming across communications vehicles. Writes and maintains event descriptions for website, Mailchimp, promotional materials, invitations, and social media. Sends and tracks programming invitations. Manages BCRW email list and develops methods for targeted promotion. Collaborates on design and production of print materials.

Content Development and Outreach: Develops content for audience engagement in programming, publications, video productions, and projects on website, email lists, and social media. Supervises Research Assistant(s) in producing social media communications. Maintains BCRW website and collaborates with designers to improve it.

Faculty, Campus and External Relations: Serves as liaison between the Center and other College offices. Facilitates co-sponsorships and develops relationships with student groups and partners.

Office Administration: Manages BCRW's space request process, ensures spaces are maintained, manages Google Drive and Calendar, and handles staff meeting logistics.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements: Excellent project management, interpersonal, research, writing, and verbal communication skills. Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in higher education or non-profit in Programming, Communications, and/or Public Engagement. Demonstrated knowledge of intersectional social justice, feminist research, and activism. Experience with digital publications, social media, content management systems, and design programs. This is a hybrid position with potential for up to five days in the office per week.

Salary Range: $69,000 - $79,000 annually.