Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States

Communications

Post Date May 06, 2026

Requisition # 109095

This position has been deemed critical by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Dean's Office and is exempt from the hiring pause.

This position is 50% FTE fixed-term for one year with the possibility of extension based on funding availability and programmatic need.

This position is based on Stanford's main campus with consideration given to the option for a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational need. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

About Us

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a community with the richness of experience and background needed to create solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.

For more information on the school, clickhere.

TheStanford Woods Institute for the Environmentworks to advance global sustainability through new knowledge and practical, fair solutions to pressing environmental challenges. As part of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, the Woods Institute provides an interdisciplinary research hub for scholars from all seven schools at Stanford. Offering targeted research incentives as well as convening, education, and leadership programs, the Woods Institute supports faculty, researchers, and students as they investigate and advance solutions to critical climate, environment, and sustainability challenges. Working on campus and around the globe, the Woods Institute and its hosted centers and programs combine cutting edge scholarship, diverse partnerships, and deep engagement across sectors and disciplines to advance just, practical solutions for people and the planet.

TheStanford Center for Ocean Solutions(COS) catalyzes research innovation and action to improve the health of the oceans for the people who depend on them the most. COS capitalizes on Stanford's broad expertise in ocean science and in the many other disciplines crucial to developing ocean solutions including engineering, computer science, political science, design, and business. Our core team of researchers and fellows partner with other research institutions, national and international non-governmental organizations, businesses and governments, as well as established and emerging leaders in the data revolution.

The COS Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing all aspects of the Center's communications efforts. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and the ability to craft compelling narratives across various platforms, including print, web, video, and social media. The Communications Manager will report to the Director and collaborate with COS leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy.

Your Responsibilities will include:

Communications strategy

• Build upon our existing communications strategy, working with leadership to ensure consistent, cohesive messaging for the Center overall.

• Identify target audiences that support the Center's strategic priorities and tailor messaging and communication activities accordingly.

• Coordinate strategy and activities with communications colleagues at the Woods Institute for the Environment and Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.

Content creation

• Identify and develop compelling content that elevates the Center's research and impact.

• Produce a quarterly newsletter and craft weekly social media posts.

• Maintain the Center for Ocean Solutions website and ensure project pages, event listings, and the publications directory remain up-to-date.

Digital engagement

• Identify benchmarks and set engagement goals for social media and the website.

• Analyze metrics to assess the effectiveness of communication priorities.

Program communications & stakeholder engagement

• Work with leadership to assess communication needs for research proposals and special projects.

• Estimate communications costs, draft concept notes, calculate timeframes, and project manage vendors to produce deliverables in support of special projects.

• Collaborate with external partners to engage key audiences and ensure cohesive messaging ahead of major events, like United Nations conferences.

• Support Center scholars attending major events with research briefs, talking points, postcards, and other collateral.

• • The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this position, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

• Excellent written communication skills, reporting skills, and advanced skills in conceptual editing, copy editing, and proof reading.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a variety of people.

• Capacity to write and synthesize materials and communicate information in a manner easily understood.

• • Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

The expected pay range for this position is $118,806 to $134,486 per annum. The actual pay will be pro-rated based on the 50% FTE.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire . The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form .

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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time

• Job Code: 4263

• Employee Status: Fixed-Term

• Grade: I

• Requisition ID: 109095

• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible