This is a part-time position at 28 hours per week. This is also a grant funded position and is not eligible for severance pay.

The Global Development and Environment Institute (GDAE), affiliated with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, is an interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to improving economic theory, education, and policies. GDAE pursues its mission through original research, policy work, publication projects, curriculum development, conferences and other activities.

The Outreach Coordinator will manage all aspects of the institute’s communications work, including: overall communications strategy; web management; email promotion; media outreach and tracking; weblog coordination; outreach coordination for events; development of promotional materials and publications; multimedia production and management; “new media” development; and evaluation.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word). Experience with: Access or other contact database applications; Dreamweaver or other web management software; Wordpress or other weblog software; basic computer-based video editing; basic publications design; “new media” (e.g. Facebook).
• Experience in managing multiple projects. Ability to work independently. Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, customer service and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in either a content area relevant to GDAE’s work or in a relevant field of communications.
• Familiarity with content of GDAE’s general areas of work, especially economics, international development, and the environment.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language proficiency.
• More than two (2) years of related experience.

Special Work Schedule Requirements: This position will begin at 28 hours/week (80% time), with the specific hours to be determined with the supervisor.

PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER, RESUME AND SHORT WRITING SAMPLE WITH YOUR SUBMISSION.

Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.