Communications Project Coordinator

University of New Haven•West Haven, CT

About The Position

The University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has a campus in Tuscany, Italy. Learn more at newhaven.edu. The Communications Project Coordinator will support multi-channel strategies to raise public awareness of Tow Youth Justice Institute’s (TYJI) work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related subject/concentration.
Experience working in non-profit grant related role and creating and/or delivering training and curriculum to constituents.
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, on-line meeting platforms Zooms, Microsoft teams, Google meets, and other presentation software.
Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills including report writing and planning and scheduling.
Excellent time management skills including proven experience in organizing workload, processes, and problem solving.
Ability to present themselves in a business professional manner and adhere to the established goals of the university and department.
Excellent knowledge of applicable operational and business-related policies.
Media literacy skills in use of electronic technology.

Responsibilities

Write and produce content for all internal and external communications, including Newsletters, Website, Brochures, Press releases, enews content, Blogs, Issue briefs, Op-Ed, Media advisories, Press releases, Social Media
Update databases and media lists
Recommend techniques to improve communications
Organize and oversee events as needed
Work with staff to ensure that all marketing materials meet TYJI and University branding
Stay up to date on industry trends and make recommendations for adjustments to communications strategies and practices
Assist with other external and internal communications duties as needed
Collaborate and work with TYJI faculty, staff and students

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Programs
On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families
Employee Assistant Program
Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents
Tuition exchange opportunities
Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
Generous paid time off programs
Progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s)
4 weeks of parental paid leave
Flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable