Media & Communications Lead at South Texas Astronomical Society | Brownsville, TX

Media & Communications Lead

Brownsville, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelVolunteer

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own STARS' media and communications, coordinating volunteer-driven content and social channels to advance outreach, events, and education in astronomy.

Media & Communications: align planning, channels, and creative content for public programs and science outreach.
Volunteer Collaboration: guide photographers, writers, designers, and outreach volunteers to deliver a consistent, engaging presence.
Program Awareness: craft outreach strategies and educational content that boost visibility and community impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Oversee media planning, communication initiatives, and marketing strategies that support the mission and outreach efforts of STARS.
Responsibilities include managing social media platforms, developing outreach and engagement strategies, creating promotional and educational content, and coordinating communication efforts across the organization.
The role also involves working closely with a team of volunteer photographers, writers, designers, and outreach members to strengthen the organization’s visibility and community impact.
The Volunteer Media & Communications Lead will help promote public events, educational initiatives, astronomy programs, and science outreach efforts while maintaining a consistent and professional digital presence for the organization.

Requirements

Experience with media planning, social media management, or digital communications
Strong communication and marketing skills with the ability to create engaging content
Familiarity with social media management tools and audience engagement strategies
Experience using Canva or similar creative tools
Research and analytical skills to help optimize outreach and communication efforts
Excellent organizational, collaboration, and leadership skills
Ability to work effectively with volunteer teams.
Passion for education, science communication, astronomy, or nonprofit outreach

South Texas Astronomical Society

South Texas Astronomical Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that serves the Rio Grande Valley and is focused on its mission of igniting curiosity for space science by providing public, accessible programs, events, and opportunities for the broader community. We are official partners of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Dr. Christina Torres Memorial Observatory.

Founded in 1998

Brownsville, Texas, USA

6 employees (3 in marketing)

www.starsocietyrgv.org