Communications and Outreach Assistant
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Department:The AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies
Job Category:PartTime / Hourly Wage
Job Type:PartTime
Work Schedule:20 hours per week
Location: Fairfax
Telework Friendly:On Site Required
Salary:Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check:Yes
About the Center:
The AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies works to advance a sound and nuanced understanding of Muslim societies and the Islamic faith its role in world history and its current patterns of globalization. The Center recognizes that Islam is a universal faith and a world civilization with a global community. Thus the Center provides a global rather than regional framework for exploring Islam. The Center for Global Islamic Studies supports research interdisciplinary academic programs and community outreach. By providing educational and research opportunities for students faculty and visiting scholars it is helping develop 21st century leaders with a sophisticated understanding of the complex dynamics that shape Muslim communities worldwide.
Position Responsibilities:
- Maintains and updates the Center website in coordination with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences web team;
- Manages the Centers social media presence and listserv;
- Handles publicity for Center activities and video recording and video editing Center events and programs;
- Works with Center leadership and staff to develop public outreach and communications strategies for Center activities using various media;
- Designs and creates digital and print promotional materials for the Center and its programs projects and events;
- Provides logistical support and assistance to Center staff during inperson and virtual events and he/she is expected to be present for inperson events to videorecord the proceedings; and
- Assists with other Center work as needed.
Please note that this is an inperson position. While some meetings and work can be conducted remotely the candidate must be able to work regularly on George Mason Universitys Fairfax campus.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degreeor equivalent combination of education and experience;
- At least 1 year of relevant training or experience in website social media and publicity management;
- Experience with video recording and editing;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to work independently and efficiently to ensure the Centers many events are wellpublicized and promoted effectively;
- Flexibility and timemanagement skills to adapt working hours to the Centers programming needs;
- Knowledge of relevant applications and programs including Wordpress or similar web management tools iMovie or other digital editing tools Mail Chimp and Constant Contact;
- Selfstarter highly motivated and detailoriented; and
- Ability to work onsite (not remotely).
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 or more years of relevant training or experience in web and social media management publicity and video recording/editing;
- Familiarity with George Mason University or another higher education work environment;
- Some interest in Islamic Studies or Muslimmajority regions; and
- Previous event experience.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration applicants must apply for theCommunications and Outreach Assistantathttps:// complete and submit the online application; and provide a cover letter resume and list of three professional references with contact information. Applicants also have the option to uploadpublication/materials and a letter of recommendation if applicable in addition to the required documents.
Posting Open Date:December 19 2024
For Full Consideration Apply by:January 15 2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Employment Type
Part-Time
