Communications Specialist, Institute Global Sustainability

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, Institute for Global Sustainability

Location:

Boston, MA, United States

The Boston University (BU) Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) is a university-wide center that builds research initiatives to advance a sustainable and equitable future. Our focus areas are planetary and environmental health, climate governance, and energy systems, and our cross-cutting approaches are equity and justice, robust data science, and real-world impact. The Institute’s approach combines interdisciplinary research, policy analysis, and collaborative engagement with partners.

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IGS offers a vibrant staff community with opportunities for staff to lean into creative ideas to advance the Institute’s mission in parallel to individual professional development.

• Contribute to the development and execution of outreach strategies in support of IGS research with key audiences, including BU faculty, students, and staff, and externally with community organizations, media, policymakers, and industry; including policy briefs, reports, and multimedia offerings.
• Contribute to content development and promotion for IGS events, including coordination with internal and external partners, promotional content development, and event logistics.
• Manage social media accounts, including day-to-day content strategy and creation that interprets faculty research and covers institute events.
• Manage website content and regular updates in support of research and events.
• Participate in the recruitment and management of student communications assistants.
• Manage internal communications mechanisms, including updates to IGS email lists, calendars, and databases.

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related work experience.
• Experience in internal and external communications strategies and event production.
• Experience managing social media accounts and website content.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external partners, create promotional content, and handle event logistics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with colleagues, partners, and students.
• A cover letter is required for consideration.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.