Communications and Engagement Coordinator

Brown University; Fort Leavenworth (KS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University’s Swearer Center seeks a Communications and Engagement Coordinator to support outreach across programs and initiatives and to produce stories that communicate impact. You will interview constituencies for highlights and report on Center activities, while coordinating engagement with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, creative, proactive and collaborative, with a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in marketing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years related experience in marketing/communications.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
• Experience with social media platforms and content production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications support across Brown Swearer Center functions.
• Produce stories and narrative content, interview constituencies for highlights, and report on Center activities.
• Coordinate engagement with students, faculty, staff, alumni, community partners and other stakeholders.
• Support copy editing, calendar maintenance, visual assets management, and metrics reporting.

Skills

High-level communication

Editing/writing

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Social media

Content production

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Cloud

Drupal

Instagram

Facebook

LinkedIn

YouTube

Job description

Job Description: The Communications and Engagement Coordinator provides communications support across functional areas within the Swearer Center to support outreach of the Center’s programs and initiatives and produce stories to communicate its impact. The position produces stories and narrative content, interviews constituencies for story highlights, and reports on Center activities. The role coordinates engagement and constituency-building efforts with students, faculty, staff, alumni, community partners and other stakeholders. Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications, the position develops and manages communications and marketing materials across platforms, including social media, websites, newsletters, print materials and promotional content, while supporting copy editing and content production. The position performs communications administration support duties related to communications logistics, systems management, visual assets management, communications calendar maintenance, center photography, and metrics reporting.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, creative, proactive and collaborative. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications Educational and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years related experience (preferably in a marketing or communications setting) or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Job Competencies

High-level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to elicit and communicate information in a clear, informative, and concise manner. Demonstrated editing and writing ability with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively on visioning, planning, and editing, while still being able to focus independently with minimal supervision. Excellent organizational and communication skills to be able to organize, prioritize, and follow through on complex, multi-deadline projects. Initiative and judgment to independently problem solve and prioritize competing priorities. Fluency with computer applications, social media platforms, and systems (e.g., Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, Drupal, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.). Photography/videography, and/or event planning is a plus.

A demonstrated commitment to social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion; experience and comfort with working with people from diverse racial, socioeconomic and other backgrounds.

Additional Information

Travel is largely within the greater Providence area.

The priority application deadline for this position is December 1, 2026.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Position Work Location: Hybrid.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5.

Category: Grade 8.

Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time.

Benefits of Working at Brown

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Recruiting Information

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-07-08.

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