Part-Time Outreach and Digital Coordinator

Gopsusports; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Part-Time Outreach and Digital Coordinator to lead and coordinate the Distributed Wind Online Hub and outreach program. This role involves organizing webinars, field events, and coordinating with project partners to meet deliverables.

You will translate research into accessible web content, create educational resources, and engage stakeholders across rural communities and energy professionals. Occasional travel within Pennsylvania may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, education, digital media, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating projects, programs, events, or activities involving multiple people or organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and upkeep of the online hub for the Distributed Wind project.
• Coordinate outreach programs: webinars, workshops, field events, and presentations.
• Serve as central contact among project partners and track activities and deadlines.
• Translate technical information into clear, accessible web content and resources.
• Engage stakeholders including farmers, landowners, and energy professionals in outreach activities.
• Track participation, collect feedback, and contribute to reports and improvements.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

Part-Time Outreach and Digital Coordinator### Part-Time Outreach and Digital CoordinatorApply: Remote: Penn State University Park: Part time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000083788# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **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**The successful candidate will:* Manage the Distributed Wind Online Hub: Lead the development, organization, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the project's online hub. Coordinate web content and contributions from subject-matter experts and identify opportunities to improve the site's usefulness and accessibility.* Coordinate the Outreach Program: Organize webinars, workshops, field events, presentations, and other outreach activities, including scheduling, logistics, promotion, and follow-up.* Coordinate the Project Team: Serve as a central point of contact among project partners, track activities and deadlines, facilitate communication, and help ensure that project goals and deliverables are met.* Develop Digital and Educational Content: Work with technical experts to translate research and technical information into clear, accessible web content, fact sheets, presentations, and other resources.* Engage Stakeholders: Help build relationships with farmers, landowners, rural communities, agricultural organizations, energy professionals, and other stakeholders and incorporate their questions and information needs into outreach activities.* Evaluate and Document the Program: Track participation, collect feedback, document activities and outcomes, and contribute to project reporting and continuous improvement. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY* Bachelor's degree in communications, education, digital media, web design, information science, agriculture, environmental science, energy, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.* Experience coordinating projects, programs, events, communications, or activities involving multiple people or organizations.* Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.* Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and collaborators. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* Experience managing or maintaining websites, online hubs, content management systems, or other digital platforms.* Experience developing digital or educational content for public or nontechnical audiences.* Experience coordinating outreach, Extension, education, or community engagement programs.* Familiarity with renewable energy, agriculture, environmental issues, or energy systems.* Experience working with multidisciplinary teams. OTHER REQUIREMENTS* Willingness to learn about distributed wind energy and develop sufficient subject-matter knowledge to effectively coordinate the program.* Ability to work collaboratively with technical experts and translate their knowledge for broader audiences.* Ability and willingness to travel within Pennsylvania for workshops, meetings, conferences, and other outreach activities. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.