Part-time Outreach Program Coordinator

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a part-time Outreach Program Coordinator within the Labor School to support Pennsylvania labor movement outreach. Based in the School of Labor and Employment relations, this role can be hybrid or remote within Pennsylvania, with up to 24 hours per week and occasional travel in-state.

Responsibilities include expanding audiences, coordinating major events, and leading communications across channels.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities for collaboration.
• Effective written and verbal communication for external/internal audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite, especially Excel, and Zoom.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organized workflows.
• Experience with Pennsylvania labor movement and familiarity with U.S. labor relations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Labor School faculty in identifying opportunities to expand audience and impact.
• Facilitate relationships with partner organizations and stakeholders across Pennsylvania.
• Coordinate planning for major Labor School events, timelines and workflows.
• Represent the Labor School at local and regional events to promote programs.
• Coordinate and implement marketing strategies for outreach education programs and services.
• Lead communications across newsletters, website, email and social media; respond to inquiries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Labor movement experience

Stakeholder relations

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Zoom

Job description

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 with labor movement experience to help us reach workers and their organizations and assist in managing 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. The position may be hybrid or remote within Pennsylvania, with flexible scheduling of up to 24 hours per week. The Outreach Program Coordinator will work both independently and collaboratively, with support from their team, to fulfill the positions responsibilities. The position will require occasional travel within Pennsylvania, as well as occasional evening and/or weekend work.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assist Labor School faculty in identifying opportunities to expand the Labor School’s audience and impact
• Facilitate organizational relationships with key partner organizations and stakeholders across Pennsylvania
• Coordinate planning for major Labor School events, including program timelines and workflows for 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, the website, email, and social media; respond to inquiries

Qualifications:

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

Compensation: This position pays $26 per hour.

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

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