Part-Time Outreach and Digital Coordinator

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Lady Lions seeks a collaborative professional to manage the Distributed Wind Online Hub and coordinate outreach, events, and partnerships across rural communities and energy professionals. You will translate complex research into accessible web content and resources, track activities, and support program evaluation.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, content creation, and ongoing program improvement in a university setting with opportunities to affect public education

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Distributed Wind Online Hub: Lead the development, organization, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the project's online hub.
• Coordinate the Outreach Program: Organize webinars, workshops, field events, presentations, and other outreach activities.
• Coordinate the Project Team: Serve as a central point of contact among project partners and track activities and deadlines.
• Develop Digital and Educational Content: Translate research and technical information into clear, accessible web content and resources.
• Engage Stakeholders: Build relationships with farmers, landowners, rural communities, and energy professionals.
• Evaluate and Document the Program: Track participation, collect feedback, and contribute to reporting and improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

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.

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