The Sustainability Communication and Engagement Coordinator provides essential support to operational functions for Georgetown’s Office of Sustainability. S/he is a self-directed leader and team player who takes initiative, anticipates needs, ensures consistent high-quality products and materials, and adapts to evolving situations. The incumbent will develop and distribute all communications materials (social media, brochures, website, presentations, etc.) and coordinate all aspects of event planning, including booking event space reservations, invitation management, and catering for internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Sustainability, Administration, and Culture and providing direct support to the Office of Sustainability Team, additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Create a clear and cohesive digital and written presence that is consistent in all spaces where the office is represented.
Develop an annual plan to guide the creation, maintenance, and promotion of various forms of communications (newsletter, announcements, annual report, social media, website, resource guides) to communicate sustainability progress and opportunities to university stakeholders (students, faculty/staff, alumni/donors).
Partner with communications counterparts/teams university-wide to coordinate strategic messaging in alignment with the annual communications plan.
Devise an engagement strategy that creates opportunities for direct engagement with student, faculty, and staff communities.
Create and maintain website content in accordance with the strategic priorities of the office, curating and managing a repository of photos, illustrations, graphics, and icons for use in office communication materials.
Provide support to draft and edit memos, presentations, talking points, Q&A documents, press releases, grant reports and proposals, and other written material on specific issue areas and initiatives as needed for the office.
Support the development and implementation of sustainability programs for the Office of Sustainability and campus partner programs, creating program objectives and communicating regularly with program participants and key contributors.
Plan office hosted events and collaborate on campus partner events by overseeing all aspects of event production including reserving event venues and catering, managing invitation lists, developing and distributing event materials, and providing on-site support at events.
Support the Sustainability Team with coordination of OS involvement in annual university events (NSO, Bellringer, and other university events).
Cultivate relationships and coordinate essential communications with counterpart members of Higher Ed. sustainability associations, consortia, and collaborators in coordination with the Office of Sustainability team.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in strategic communication, marketing, or business administration
A minimum of three to five years of progressively complex communications and marketing experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grammar, spelling and composition
Exceptionally strong organizational skills and analytical abilities with proven interpersonal skills
Experience working in a high-profile environment with courtesy, professionalism, diplomacy, efficiency and confidentiality
Must be able to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks and work under pressure
Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment such as printers, copiers, and scanners as well as excellent skills with standard office productivity software including Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to set up and use Excel spreadsheets and to compose clear and compelling presentations (Powerpoint, GoogleSlides, Canva, Presi, or other Presentation Programs)
Extremely organized, flexible and creative, and able to work with a variety of personalities and constituencies to meet the demands of the job