Position Summary:

• Helps further RDL's mission by executing strategic communication plans to highlight groundbreaking programs.
• Connects RDL with students, faculty, staff, practitioners, and external stakeholders/partners.
• Coordinates RDL's public profile and relationships with key audiences through targeted outreach and strategic communications plans.
• Serves as primary liaison to the media for the RDL.
• Builds relationships across traditional and social media, both in New Jersey and nationally, to increase awareness of and engagement with RDL's research, education, events, and resources.
• Partners with leading democracy-focused organizations to promote shared content and messaging.
• Partners with the RDL's student digital content creators to disseminate engaging, student-led social media content.
• Participates in Institute-wide and/or cross-team projects.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a BA in Communications, Journalism, Digital Communications, Political Science, or a related field as well as two years of work experience in the political or communications field, including as a journalist or a communications specialist for a non-profit organization, elected official, or government entity.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, or other basic photo editing tools, CiviCRM, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Must also know how to use social media management tools like Hootsuite and Buffer.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Eagleton offices are located within a historic building with no elevator.
• The duties of this position regularly involve navigating stairs numerous times a day.
• An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation if they have a disability that restricts them in their ability to climb and/or navigate stairs.

Special Conditions:

• This position is paid from a five-year gift, and continuation is contingent upon available funds.

Posting Number: 25ST0271

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