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Boston University · 23 hours ago

COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST, Global Development Policy Center

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$68K/yr - $93K/yr

3+ years exp

Boston University is seeking a Communications and Outreach Specialist for the Global Economic Governance Initiative. This role focuses on driving external engagement for the Task Force on Climate, Development and the International Financial Architecture, enhancing visibility, and building relationships with key stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Support the Research Director in cultivating and maintaining relationships with member institutes of the Task Force, members of international organizations, government representatives, research networks, and other key external stakeholders

Monitor international policy developments and high-level meetings relevant to the Task Force’s mission (e.g., IMF/World Bank Meetings, COP processes, G20, UNFCCC)

Identify and recommend opportunities for Task Force participation in relevant global dialogues, events, or consultations, in alignment with GEGI’s broader policy engagement strategy

Coordinate externally with Task Force partners on all logistics and planning for meetings, convenings, roundtables, and policy events ensuring seamless execution, timely communication, and a high-quality participant experience (e.g., schedule meetings, draft and circulate agendas, build the program for convenings, etc.)

Contribute to content development, messaging, and timing of outreach related to the Task Force, in consultation with the Research Director, the GDP Center’s Policy Liaison, and the GDP Center Communications Team to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment across and the GDP Center’s broader policy engagement portfolio and communication strategy

Prepare Task Force briefing materials, talking points, outreach summaries, presentation decks for external engagements and global events

Coordinate with partner institutes’ communications teams to align messaging, branding, and dissemination activities across the Task Force consortium

Draft concise policy briefs, background notes, and blog posts that communicate Task Force insights and amplify research contributions from partner institutes

Coordinate the production of Task Force reports from start to finish, working closely with the GDP Center Communications team to ensure alignment in tone, framing, style, and editing, as well as graphic layout, promotion, outreach strategy, and scheduling. Work collaboratively with the GDP Center Communications team on the design, roll-out, and amplification of communications campaigns for Task Force reports and events, ensuring consistency with Center-wide visual and editorial standards

Collaborate closely with the GDP Center Communications team and the GEGI Policy Liaison to plan and execute outreach efforts related to Task Force publications, events, and policy milestones

Coordinate closely with the GEGI Program Management Team to monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks to keep initiatives on track

Qualification

Strategic outreach engagementWrittenGlobal development knowledgeVerbal communicationPolicy research experienceOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsBasic design skillsContent production skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in international relations, public policy, economics, environmental studies, or a related field

Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in strategic outreach engagement ideally in an international or research setting

Demonstrated experience working with diverse partners or institutions across countries and time zones, including ability to travel and participate in virtual and in person meetings/events that may take place outside of normal business hours

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex research into accessible narratives for policy and public audiences

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset

Familiarity with global development, climate finance, and international financial institutions

Ability to travel internationally

Availability to attend virtual meetings outside of normal business hours

Preferred

Master's degree in a relevant field

Experience in policy research, think tanks, or multilateral organizations

Experience producing short analyses, op-eds, or communications materials on climate and development topics

Basic design or content production skills (Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar)

Benefits

This is a benefits-eligible position.

Company

Boston University

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Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

Founded in 1848

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees