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Cornell University · 3 weeks ago

Digital Engagement and Outreach Specialist

Ithaca, NY

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$31.46/hr - $35.60/hr

2+ years exp

Cornell University is dedicated to advancing scholarship and public engagement to combat racial inequity. They are seeking a Digital Engagement and Outreach Specialist to enhance the Center's digital presence, manage community partnerships, and promote its programs and research through effective digital storytelling and outreach initiatives.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintain and update the Center’s website, ensure brand alignment and accessibility, create digital and visual content, and track analytics to inform strategy

Plan and execute digital promotion for events and programs, develop marketing materials and newsletters, and capture and archive content for storytelling and donor engagement

Lead public engagement initiatives, support and sustain partnerships, represent the Center in virtual and in-person partnership spaces, and support student and faculty engagement through targeted outreach

Collaborate on integrated outreach and media strategies, support grant-related outreach and reporting for foundation and donor partnerships, and manage special projects and special initiatives

Qualification

Digital communicationsWebsite managementSocial media strategyAdobe Creative SuiteContent management systemsDigital storytellingCommunity engagementInterpersonal skillsStrategic thinkingAttention to detail

Required

Hold a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media, Marketing, Fine Arts, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and have at least two years of experience in digital communications, outreach, or engagement within higher education, nonprofit, or cultural institutions

Have demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and visual communication for diverse audiences

Have experience maintaining websites and using content management systems (WordPress, Drupal, or similar)

Be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and/or equivalent tools for digital media design

Have ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organization and attention to detail

Have experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing

Have ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members

Preferred

Master's degree in Communications, Higher Education, Public Affairs, Fine Arts, Creative Writing, or related field

Experience with digital storytelling, photography, and video production

Strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and sound professional judgment

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options

Generous retirement contributions

Access to wellness programs

Employee discounts with local and national retail brands

Health and personal leave

Three weeks of vacation

13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1

Two additional floating holidays

Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program

Tuition aid for external education

Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program