Communications and Program Coordinator

Princeton, NJ (On-site)

$65K/yr – $72K/yrEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

This role focuses on Center communications, scheduling, and event support, with responsibilities spanning storytelling, newsletters, fliers, and social media. It requires strong writing, organization, confidentiality, and independent collaboration. The position values CMS and design tool experience and offers university benefits.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write stories on Center events and activities, schedule updates to website
  • Edit and schedule multiple Center newsletters
  • Create, edit, print, and distribute event fliers, brochures, and event posters
  • Pitch stories based on Center activities to the University’s Office of Communications
  • Promote select events through University avenues
  • Establish new and grow existing social media presence
  • Write profiles of award-winning projects
  • Track the effectiveness of communications, reporting regularly to the Center Manager and program directors with findings and recommendations for future tactics
  • Assist with the monitoring of central/shared email accounts
  • Co-manage the Center communications calendar

Requirements

  • Minimum of one year of relevant experience
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Responsive and exceptionally attentive to detail; ability to be proactive and take initiative
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively; to manage simultaneous projects with overlapping deadlines
  • Maintain a professional demeanor in all circumstances while representing the Center; must exercise good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality

Preferred

  • Experience using industry-standard graphic design software (eg. Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva)
  • Knowledge of Princeton-specific administrative systems
  • Strong commitment to excellent service; demonstrated ability to skillfully manage all levels of client concerns
  • Ability to work with a diverse community, including faculty and senior administration
  • Experience with web-based content management systems required; experience with Drupal preferred

Benefits

  • The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees.
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