Communications Project Coordinator

Career Opportunities with University of New Haven A great place to work. Careers at University of New Haven Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. The University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has a campus in Tuscany, Italy. Learn more at newhaven.edu . The Communications Project Coordinator will support multi-channel strategies to raise public awareness of Tow Youth Justice Institute’s (TYJI) work. You will: Write and produce content for all internal and external communications, including Newsletters Website Brochures Press releases enews content Blogs Issue briefs Op-Ed Media advisories Press releases Social Media Update databases and media lists Recommend techniques to improve communications Organize and oversee events as needed Work with staff to ensure that all marketing materials meet TYJI and University branding Stay up to date on industry trends and make recommendations for adjustments to communications strategies and practices Assist with other external and internal communications duties as needed Collaborate and work with TYJI faculty, staff and students You need: Bachelor’s Degree in related subject/concentration. Experience working in non-profit grant related role and creating and/or delivering training and curriculum to constituents. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, on-line meeting platforms Zooms, Microsoft teams, Google meets, and other presentation software. Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills including report writing and planning and scheduling. Excellent time management skills including proven experience in organizing workload, processes, and problem solving. Ability to present themselves in a business professional manner and adhere to the established goals of the university and department. Excellent knowledge of applicable operational and business-related policies. Media literacy skills in use of electronic technology. What's in it for you? Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs. Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable *The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of New Haven