Primary Purpose Of Position
This position serves as the Communication and Outreach Director for the Center for Regional and Rural Connected Communities (CR2C2 and its associated laboratories and projects. The person hired for this position is responsible for conducting and coordinating the communication and marketing outreach events and activities community engagement data collection and management and information analysis activities for CR2C2 and its associated laboratories. The person also contributes to the education activities. This person is also responsible for assisting the Center Director and program manager with coordinating business operations and activities of CR2C2 and its associate laboratories and projects as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Masters Degree in communication and marketing management relevant STEM discipline or transportation related disciplines and 1 year of similar experience or Bachelors Degree in these disciplines and 3 years of experience Possess a high level of initiative and the ability to multitask and address issues with decisiveness and patience. Possess good organizational skills; detail oriented. Able to prioritize tasks effectively. Demonstrated integrity dependability and competence. Able to work independently requiring minimal supervision. Proficient with MS Word Excel and PowerPoint. Able to make presentations utilizing excellent oral communication and facilitation skills. Strong critical thinking analytical writing communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage educational programs. Ability to plan and organize meetings and events. Ability to prepare and present materials recommendations reports strategic plans. Strong work ethic. Able to handle multitask meet deadlines and shift priorities as needed. Able to manage communications to successful outcomes. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups other employees contractors developers and the public. Ability to work independently as well as be an integral part of a team.
Preferred Years Experience Skills Training Education
Work experience in digital communication and graphic design tools and software Demonstrated skills in communications marketing community outreach or related fields with three years experience. Experience curating content for social media and creating original online and printed marketing material/collateral. Experience running a marketing campaign.
Required Experience:
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