Program and Communications Coordinator, Ctr for Human and Planetary Health

Program and Communications Coordinator Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States Full‑time position, hybrid eligible. Responsibilities Provide coordination and administrative support to HPH leadership for program activities and initiatives, including coordinating committees, grant application and review processes, and engagement of students, faculty, and partners. Support continuous monitoring of HPH success, tracking key metrics and performance indicators; update and monitor progress towards goals in HPH annual workplan. Lead internal and external HPH updates, drafting and designing the HPH annual report, drafting periodic updates for SDSS and Woods leadership, and supporting development and fundraising efforts. Provide administrative support for internal HPH meetings, including team meetings and steering committee meetings, scheduling, booking rooms, ordering catering, taking notes, facilitating hybrid Zoom participation, and preparing meeting materials. Lead programming for HPH’s speaker series and annual convening, including developing speaker pipeline and outreach. Lead organization and management of events, booking venues, ordering catering, managing vendors and Stanford event services, creating RSVP forms, developing run‑of‑show documents, and managing speaker prep. Lead event marketing and promotion, drafting event descriptions, creating flyers, managing calendar postings, and maximizing cross‑campus visibility. Coordinate with Woods Events and Communications team and other partners as needed. Attend events and coordinate day‑of logistics, room set‑up, AV and catering, and post‑event clean‑up. Support HPH working groups with logistics and hybrid monthly meeting Zoom support. Plan HPH team events such as holiday parties and team celebrations. Manage the HPH website; oversee the HPH student Communications Assistant in posting news and ensuring content remains current. Produce the bi‑weekly HPH newsletter (≈2,000 subscribers), identifying relevant Stanford publications, media mentions, events, and research opportunities, and overseeing the student Communications Assistant. Grow newsletter subscriptions and digital engagement; manage the mailing list in Mailchimp and prepare announcements. Lead design and production of HPH communications materials such as flyers and promotional items for courses and events. Manage the HPH generic email account. Maintain the Luby Lab website and Luby Lab listserv. May launch and maintain social media channels. May supervise the HPH student Communications Assistants, including recruitment and onboarding. Back‑stop Finance and Operations Coordinator with travel and finances during peak periods as needed. Qualifications High school diploma and four years of administrative experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications. Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize, multitask, and assign work to others. Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects. Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions. Preferred Qualifications 3‑5 years of post‑college work experience in a university or mission‑driven organization. Knowledge of Stanford University systems and policies. Experience coordinating events, speaker series, or academic convenings. Experience managing communications channels such as newsletters, websites, and social media. Familiarity with Mailchimp, Canva, or similar platforms. Demonstrated ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly to diverse audiences. Experience supporting interdisciplinary research or academic programs. Strong design sensibility and interest in creating visually engaging communications materials. Experience supervising or coordinating student assistants or interns. Interest or familiarity with human and planetary health, climate and health, environmental sustainability, or global health topics. Compensation Expected pay range: $39.20 to $45.56 per hour. Pay offered will depend on scope, qualifications, budget, and market. This is one aspect of Stanford’s comprehensive rewards package. Equal Opportunity Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Consistent with California law and university policy, reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed