Community & Engagement Coordinator

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Job location is at 10240 Science Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92121

Provides day to day administrative oversight of the Office of Community & Engagement (OC&E). Acts as the point person to receive and provide information, assist with planning, and with pipeline program(s) administration. Manages the calendar for the Office of Community & Engagement. Offers additional support, with the guidance of the Director, OC&E, to the management of the volunteer-based efforts’ primary calendar of events, as prescribed.

Responsibilities include reviewing and maintaining content for both internal and external OC&E web pages, with a focused emphasis on resources tailored to the Salk Institute community. This role also entails documenting departmental meetings and related activities through detailed note-taking and record management.

Who We Are

The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that values all members of our scientific community. We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces perspectives across discipline, professional acumen, and unique life experiences, fostering innovation, and a sense of belonging. Together, we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.

Founded by Jonas Salk, developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine, the Institute is an independent, nonprofit research organization and architectural landmark: small by choice, intimate by nature, and fearless in the face of any challenge. Salk's vibrant community has many talented individuals from varied backgrounds, each playing a crucial role in driving our mission forward. From visionary leaders to dedicated administrators and brilliant faculty members, the Institute is united by a shared passion for scientific exploration and innovation.

What Your

Key Responsibilities Will Be

Community Engagement

• Manages all administrative functions related to year-round events facilitated by the Office of Community & Engagement (OC&E), including event planning, staffing logistics, and direct support to the Director, OC&E and Community & Engagement Partner. Serves as a key liaison to the Salk Pre/Post Doctoral office to organize and coordinate school site visits for postdoctoral scholars.
• Build and maintains collaborative relationships with San Diego County school districts to identify and develop partnership opportunities that align with OC&E initiatives.

• Collaborates with internal community members, including the office of the Chief Science Officer (CSO), Communications, Faculty, lab personnel, and other internal community members to review, curate and maintain program related content. Ensuring content is current and relevant to the international scientific community, while developing program-based content, featured within our pipeline programs, is a priority.

• Provides ongoing lucid communication to volunteer support members. Collaborates closely with OC&E and Communication department team members to build communication year-round.

• Leads and supports special projects as assigned by the Dir, OC&E and the VP, Office of People & Culture (OPC), ensuring timely execution and alignment with organizational goals.

• Supports the recruitment of volunteer support (and participation) for OC&E facilitated pipeline programs. Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of program execution from initial planning to final implementation. Collaborates year-round with the Dir, OC&E, C&E Partner and UKG management team to ensure program success and continuity.

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university.
• Two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills required:
  Microsoft Office.
• Other…