Outreach and Engagement Coordinator

Details • Richmond, VA

1d • $50,000

About The Position

The Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Outreach and Engagement Coordinator to support sponsored programs. This position plays a vital role in enriching the experience of students and participants by managing program development, promotional activities, and event coordination for sponsored research projects. As a key team member, this position will lead initiatives that actively promote and engage participants in IPG's training and research programs based in Richmond. Additionally, this role is responsible for marketing program opportunities to potential partners through social media and other digital platforms to expand collaborative networks and increase program visibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and technical capabilities to effectively serve both students and faculty in accomplishing program objectives. This role may require occasional evenings or weekends to support events and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Significant experience in program coordination, student services, or marketing and communication or higher education
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canvas, data management systems, and social media platforms

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated initiative
• Interest in public and non-profit sector organizational and workforce development
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and contexts
• Interest in continuous learning

Responsibilities

• managing program development
• promotional activities
• event coordination for sponsored research projects
• lead initiatives that actively promote and engage participants in IPG's training and research programs based in Richmond
• marketing program opportunities to potential partners through social media and other digital platforms to expand collaborative networks and increase program visibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees