Communications Coordinator III

The ByWater Institute’s mission is to catalyze thriving climate and water futures through transdisciplinary & collaborative scholarship. Under the direction of the leadership team and in coordination with the Science Communication Coordinator, the Communications Assistant will maintain the ByWater Institute social media presence. This includes posting approved media and engaging with Institute audiences on LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Responsibilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), mass communication platforms, and social media platforms Special Required Ability for Incumbents with Contact or Exposure to Animals or Animal Tissues Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University’s Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis. Required Background Check, Physical, and Drug Screening for Incumbents with Contact or Exposure to Animals or Animal Tissues Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended. Qualifications Minimum Qualification: High School Diploma 1 year of work experience in any field Preferred Qualification: Demonstrated ability to engage social media audiences Knowledge of relevant environmental issues such as climate adaptation, water quality, water quantity, and transport About Us Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tulane University Translational Science Institute