Communications Director - Climate Jobs Institute, School of Labor & Employment Relations - 1027094-6689 - University of Illinois
Urbana, IL
About the Job
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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12295687 Communications
Director - Climate Jobs Institute, School of Labor & Employment
Relations
Job Summary
Support the Climate Jobs Institute by developing and leading the
institute's communication strategy. Communicate research findings to
policymakers, state clean energy workforce programs, labor and
environmental groups, industry leaders, environmental justice
communities, and the general public. Collaborate with CJI faculty,
staff, research consultants, and student research assistants to amplify
research findings and policy recommendations, ensuring that they reach
their intended audiences.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee the publication of key research reports and other
deliverables, in coordination with research staff. This will include
translating research findings into accessible and engaging materials
to share with a wide variety of audiences and will involve managing
publication timelines, editing, proofreading, and formatting
documents.
- Manage CJI's website, social media, and newsletter.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop CJI's overall public
communications strategy.
- In collaboration with research staff, develop dissemination plans to
share research findings broadly, including identifying target
audiences and dissemination strategies.
- Coordinate and lead outreach and recruitment activities for CJI
research projects, including developing messaging and marketing
materials to recruit participants.
- In coordination with research staff, plan and execute stakeholder
engagement events, conferences, and workshops.
- Assist with developing grant and funding proposals for the Climate
Jobs Institute related to research topics.
- Develop style, communication, and design guides and templates to
ensure consistency of message, brand, and language, and compliance
with copyright laws and commercial rights.
- Provide responsive customer service and answer public inquiries in a
positive, prompt, and helpful manner.
Additional Physical Demands
The work of this position takes place in an office setting. The work is
sedentary and involves remaining in a stationary position for extended
periods of time working at a computer, using a keyboard and mouse, and
using repetitive hand motions.
Travel Requirements
5% Periodic travel is required. Occasional overnight travel may occur.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration,
communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
- Two (2) years of professional work experience in marketing, public
relations, communications, brand management, or a related
professional area.
- Demonstrated experience managing public communication campaigns and
managing the development of communication materials from concept to
completion.
Preferred Qualifications
- M.A. or M.S. in communications, English, writing studies, business
marketing, graphic design, or related field. Degrees in other fields
will be considered with work experience that demonstrates similar
competencies.
- 3-4 years of experience designing and managing public communication
campaigns and managing the development of communication materials
from concept to completion.
- Photography and videography experience.
- Technical writing experience, particularly with writing and editing
research reports on technical topics for publication, using
appropriate style guides.
- Experience crafting presentations and documents that translate
research and complex concepts for various audiences.
- Experience organizing research symposia, workshops, or other events.
- Familiarity with many of the following research topic areas
including climate and clean energy policy, renewable energy and
other low-carbon economic sectors, environmental justice, labor
unions, and workforce training and economic development programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent writing, editing, graphic design, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to write and edit web resources and social media
communications.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet
deadlines with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Ability to convey research and tell stories in an engaging way
through written reports, graphics, social media posts, video, and
other mediums.
- Working knowledge of AP Style, copyright laws, and commercial
rights.
- Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with
experience providing quality customer service.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs and familiarity
with design software (Adobe Suite, Canva).
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate
position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as
soon as possible after 11/4/2024. The salary range for the position is
$80,000.00-$100,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience, while consider
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12295687 Communications
Director - Climate Jobs Institute, School of Labor & Employment
Relations
Job Summary
Support the Climate Jobs Institute by developing and leading the
institute's communication strategy. Communicate research findings to
policymakers, state clean energy workforce programs, labor and
environmental groups, industry leaders, environmental justice
communities, and the general public. Collaborate with CJI faculty,
staff, research consultants, and student research assistants to amplify
research findings and policy recommendations, ensuring that they reach
their intended audiences.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee the publication of key research reports and other
deliverables, in coordination with research staff. This will include
translating research findings into accessible and engaging materials
to share with a wide variety of audiences and will involve managing
publication timelines, editing, proofreading, and formatting
documents.
- Manage CJI's website, social media, and newsletter.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop CJI's overall public
communications strategy.
- In collaboration with research staff, develop dissemination plans to
share research findings broadly, including identifying target
audiences and dissemination strategies.
- Coordinate and lead outreach and recruitment activities for CJI
research projects, including developing messaging and marketing
materials to recruit participants.
- In coordination with research staff, plan and execute stakeholder
engagement events, conferences, and workshops.
- Assist with developing grant and funding proposals for the Climate
Jobs Institute related to research topics.
- Develop style, communication, and design guides and templates to
ensure consistency of message, brand, and language, and compliance
with copyright laws and commercial rights.
- Provide responsive customer service and answer public inquiries in a
positive, prompt, and helpful manner.
Additional Physical Demands
The work of this position takes place in an office setting. The work is
sedentary and involves remaining in a stationary position for extended
periods of time working at a computer, using a keyboard and mouse, and
using repetitive hand motions.
Travel Requirements
5% Periodic travel is required. Occasional overnight travel may occur.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration,
communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
- Two (2) years of professional work experience in marketing, public
relations, communications, brand management, or a related
professional area.
- Demonstrated experience managing public communication campaigns and
managing the development of communication materials from concept to
completion.
Preferred Qualifications
- M.A. or M.S. in communications, English, writing studies, business
marketing, graphic design, or related field. Degrees in other fields
will be considered with work experience that demonstrates similar
competencies.
- 3-4 years of experience designing and managing public communication
campaigns and managing the development of communication materials
from concept to completion.
- Photography and videography experience.
- Technical writing experience, particularly with writing and editing
research reports on technical topics for publication, using
appropriate style guides.
- Experience crafting presentations and documents that translate
research and complex concepts for various audiences.
- Experience organizing research symposia, workshops, or other events.
- Familiarity with many of the following research topic areas
including climate and clean energy policy, renewable energy and
other low-carbon economic sectors, environmental justice, labor
unions, and workforce training and economic development programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent writing, editing, graphic design, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to write and edit web resources and social media
communications.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet
deadlines with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Ability to convey research and tell stories in an engaging way
through written reports, graphics, social media posts, video, and
other mediums.
- Working knowledge of AP Style, copyright laws, and commercial
rights.
- Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with
experience providing quality customer service.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs and familiarity
with design software (Adobe Suite, Canva).
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate
position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as
soon as possible after 11/4/2024. The salary range for the position is
$80,000.00-$100,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience, while consider
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