Outreach Program Coordinator

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park is seeking a part-time Outreach Program Coordinator to support the Labor School’s outreach to workers and organizations. The role focuses on expanding audience reach, coordinating events, and building external partnerships.

The position may require occasional travel within Pennsylvania, occasional evening/weekend work, and hybrid or remote work options. Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and aptitude for collaboration.
• Effective written and verbal communication for external and internal audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite and Excel, and Zoom.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining organized workflows.
• Adaptability and ability to troubleshoot issues in a rapidly changing environment.
• Experience working with the Pennsylvania labor movement and familiarity with U.S. labor relations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Labor School faculty in identifying opportunities to expand Labor School audience and impact.
• Facilitate organizational relationships with key partner organizations and stakeholders across Pennsylvania.
• Coordinate planning of major Labor School events, including program timelines and workflow of faculty and support staff.
• Represent the Labor School at local and regional events with stakeholder audiences to promote programs.
• Coordinate and implement marketing strategies for outreach education programs and services.
• Lead communications across newsletters, website, email, socials; respond to inquiries.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal & networking

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Multi-priority management

Adaptability & problem solving

Experience with PA labor movement

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Zoom

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Join the Labor School and be part of Penn State’s outreach program to the Pennsylvania labor movement! We are seeking a part-time Outreach Program Coordinator to help us reach workers and their organizations and to help manage our programming. Based within the School of Labor and Employment Relations, the Labor School offers accessible labor education, leadership development, and connections to the Penn State community as part of the University’s land-grant mission.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assist Labor School faculty in identifying opportunities to expand Labor School audience and impact

• Facilitate organizational relationships with key partner organizations and stakeholders across Pennsylvania

• Coordinate planning of major Labor School events, including program timelines and workflow of faculty and support staff

• Represent the Labor School at local and regional events with stakeholder audiences to promote programs

• Coordinate and implement marketing strategies for outreach education programs and services

• Lead communications across newsletters, website, email, socials; respond to inquiries

Qualifications :

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, time management and problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and aptitude for collaboration

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for external and internal audiences

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite and Excel in particular, as well as Zoom

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining organized workflows

• Adaptability and ability to troubleshoot issues within a rapidly changing environment

• Experience working with the Pennsylvania labor movement and familiarity with U.S. labor relations

The Outreach Program Coordinator will work both independently, as well as collaborate/have support of their team when completing the positions responsibilities. The position will require occasional travel within Pennsylvania, as well as occasional evening and/or weekend work. The position may be hybrid or remote.

Please note that this is not a fully remote position.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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