George Mason University · 2 months ago
Stakeholder Engagement Director
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expGeorge Mason University is dedicated to addressing climate change through its Center for Climate Change Communication. The Stakeholder Engagement Director will lead outreach efforts, build strategic partnerships, and enhance donor communication to promote the Center's climate research and engagement initiatives.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversees overall Mason 4C outreach and communication strategies
Writes, designs, and distributes email marketing campaigns to promote research, make Center announcements, and engage donors. Curates, grows and maintains contact lists
Coordinates with George Mason University communication, marketing, and branding offices to promote 4C news and activities
Updates and maintains the Mason 4C website, including infrastructure improvements, SEO optimization, content publishing, and design updates
Manages 4C social media properties, including Twitter, BlueSky, and LinkedIn, to amplify the Center’s reach and impact
Represents the Center in public settings, including conferences and partner meetings
Develops and produces annual reports highlighting the Center’s programs, research, faculty achievements, and student success stories; and
Advises and assists 4C programs with communication strategies and content development
Identifies, acquires, and manages partnerships with academic, government, and private sector organizations
Promotes 4C research and programs to internal and external partners and stakeholders
Collaborates with organizations, NGOs, companies, governments, and foundations to help them apply insights from 4C’s research to their work; and
Facilitates knowledge-sharing and collaborative initiatives between 4C and partner organizations
Collaborates with the Interim Director, Associate Director and CHSS development team to create a compelling engagement strategy and communication products that reach donor audiences
Crafts donor communication materials, including newsletters, proposals, and acknowledgment letters
Provides ongoing stewardship of donors through tailored communication and donor events
Designs compelling narratives and campaign products to inspire donor engagement and giving; and
Identifies creative avenues for promoting the Center’s work in donor and philanthropic spaces
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, public relations, environmental studies, or a related field, with typically at least 5 years of relevant experience in communication, marketing, or partnership development or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans, with exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Skilled in managing digital platforms, including websites (WordPress preferred) and email marketing tools such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp
Proficient in social media management across multiple platforms, with an ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience building external partnerships and translating complex scientific concepts into accessible, compelling content
Preferred
Master's degree in communication, environmental studies, or a related field
Experience working in the climate change, environmental, or public health sectors
Fundraising and donor stewardship experience
Familiarity with climate communication research and best practices
Graphic design skills and proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
Company
George Mason University
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.68MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-08-03Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Bassam Haddad
Director, Middle East and Islamic Studies Program
Ellen Laipson
Director, International Security Program
Recent News
2025-11-15
American Institutes for Research
2025-11-05
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