Planet Forward, GW’s multimedia environmental storytelling project, is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic partnerships and outreach coordinator to maintain and build relationships with existing and new national/international network of partner schools and other external partners. Planet Forward works to train new voices, elevate data and innovations, and demonstrate creativity and compelling narratives.
This person will take the lead on coordinating virtual workshops with Consortium schools and/or campus visits with Pillars, and work with leadership to schedule. They will work with faculty and students to build a robust and participatory Planet Forward community. They will help distribute information regarding Planet Forward programming, events, contests, and the best student content. Duties will include producing a monthly newsletter for schools; updating and/or creating a database of contacts to keep track of touchpoints and their preferred method of contact; exploring opportunities for new schools and external partners; assisting with planning, organizing, and audience-building for events; and other tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the planet and understand the power of storytelling; relish building professional relationships; pay close attention to detail; enjoy working on a small and collaborative team; and understand the challenges of working in an academic environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead contact for Consortium/Pillar relationships; build and expand our network of schools; lead quarterly Pillar School Program Committee meetings
- Research and report on member schools’ work in environmental research and environmental or science journalism and/or storytelling programs
- Manage contacts and membership payment status; coordinate with Development team to organize payments
- Be responsible for monthly newsletter to schools and host regular virtual events to build and strengthen Consortium school relationships
- Coordinate virtual workshops with schools and work with leadership to schedule
- Determine interest/timing among Pillar schools for a campus visit, and hand off to leadership
- Contribute to PF events by identifying potential speakers from Consortium, recruiting attendees, and conducting other event-related tasks as assigned
- Socialize placement of best PF student content among partners as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the posistion.