Hybrid Events and Communications Coordinator – Department of Physics and Astronomy

at WVU Online

• Job title: Events and Communications Coordinator – Department of Physics and Astronomy
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Morgantown, United States

About the role

• Events and Communications Coordinator at West Virginia University assisting in planning and coordination of GWAC events and managing Center communications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and advertise events
• Some coordination will involve working and communication with other institutions
• Be able to learn basic astronomy concepts and communicate those at outreach events
• Arrange both domestic and international travel for Center members and visitors
• Maintain and enhance the Center website and social media accounts
• Develop posters, flyers, etc. to advertise Center programs
• Thoughtfully contribute to the writing of documents and Center-related proposals
• Work in coordination with WVU’s Office of Communications and Marketing to ensure WVU guidelines are followed
• Undergo training in these areas

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of six (6) months of experience in event planning and communications
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills applicable to broad audiences
• Skilled at creating correspondence, reports, proposals, mailings, charts, graphs, forms, presentations, and memorandum
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills and high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Strong graphic design skills
• Knowledge of office methods, procedures, practices, and protocol
• Use of Gmail, Google docs, Macintosh computers in daily operations
• Knowledge of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer utilizing various word processing packages such as Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Ability to learn administrative and organizational policies and procedures
• Ability to simultaneously coordinate many different tasks, determine relative importance of each, set deadlines, and complete projects in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to apply initiative in performing work on a variety of subjects, programs, or projects
• Understanding of educational best practices and school systems (preferred)
• Visual/Digital content development experience (preferred)
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues (preferred)

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 annual leave days per year or more based on years of service
• 18 sick days per year
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
• eligibility to continue health insurance
• other retiree perks
• Wellness programs