Mitchell Center Seeks Communications & Outreach Coordinator

The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a professional position as a Communications & Outreach Coordinator. This is an on-going, full-time position that serves to facilitate and enhance the communications and outreach activities of the Mitchell Center.

Compete job details and application information are available from the .

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Create written content for all Mitchell Center print and digital materials.
  • Design, edit, and distribute the Mitchell Center’s e-newsletter.
  • Develop creative content and provide on-going maintenance for the Mitchell Center website.
  • Develop and implement a social media plan for the Mitchell Center. Post events, news, and other relevant items to the Mitchell Center’s Facebook page.
  • Work with press and media outlets to distribute Mitchell Center content.
  • Plan and implement marketing strategies across all media in collaboration with Mitchell Center staff.
  • Organize and maintain digital media libraries. Assist in the acquisition of digital media for new projects.
  • Design and edit Mitchell Center print materials including newsletters, brochures, programs and flyers.
  • Represent the Mitchell Center at various events and conferences.

Required Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree required.
  • Experience in science writing (especially for lay audiences), editing, web publishing, and graphic design.
  • Experience with Photoshop, QuarkXpress (or equivalent), Word, Excel, and WordPress.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience and interest in solving sustainability problems.
  • Ability to work creatively and independently within a team environment, and to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to travel normally requiring a valid driver’s license.