Stakeholder Engagement Director

Stakeholder Engagement Director

Job :

Location: Fairfax, VA

Classification: Public Relations & Marketing Specialist 3

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 04

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

The mission of George Mason University's Center for Climate Change Communication (Mason 4C) is to develop and apply social science insights to help society make informed decisions that will stabilize the earth's life-sustaining climate and prevent further harm from climate change. An academic “think-and-do tank,” Mason 4C conducts cutting‑edge climate communication research and develops public engagement programs that support communities of practice of trusted communicators across America.

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The Center for Climate Change Communication's Stakeholder Engagement Director leads effective outreach and communication efforts, builds and grows strategic partnerships, and supports donor communication, development and stewardship. This position reports to the Associate Director and works closely with the Interim Director, research faculty, program staff, and college senior leadership.

• Oversee overall Mason 4C outreach and communication strategies.
• Write, design, and distribute email marketing campaigns to promote research, make Center announcements, and engage donors. Curate, grow and maintain contact lists.
• Coordinate with George Mason University communication, marketing, and branding offices to promote 4C news and activities.
• Update and maintain the Mason 4C website, including infrastructure improvements, SEO optimization, content publishing, and design updates.
• Manage 4C social media properties, including Twitter, Blue Sky, and Linked In, to amplify the Center’s reach and impact.
• Represent the Center in public settings, including conferences and partner meetings.
• Develop and produce annual reports highlighting the Center’s programs, research, faculty achievements, and student success stories.
• Advise and assist 4C programs with communication strategies and content development.

• Identify, acquire, and manage partnerships with academic, government, and private sector organizations.
• Promote 4C research and programs to internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with NGOs, companies, governments, and foundations to help them apply insights from 4C’s research to their work.
• Facilitate knowledge‑sharing and collaborative initiatives between 4C and partner organizations.

• Collaborate with the Interim Director, Associate Director and CHSS development team to create a compelling engagement strategy and communication products that reach donor audiences.
• Craft donor communication materials, including newsletters, proposals, and acknowledgment letters.
• Provide ongoing stewardship of donors through tailored communication and donor events.
• Design compelling narratives and campaign products to inspire donor engagement and giving.
• Identify creative avenues for promoting the Center’s work in donor and philanthropic spaces.

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, public relations, environmental studies, or a related field, with typically at least 5 years of relevant experience in communication, marketing, or partnership development or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans, with exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Skilled in managing digital platforms, including websites (Word Press preferred) and email marketing tools such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp.
• Proficient in social media management across multiple platforms, with an ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including experience building external partnerships and…