Strategic Communications & Stewardship Lead

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Oregon is seeking an Associate Director for Communication and Stewardship at the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics in Eugene. This role oversees all communications and materials to boost visibility, attendance at events, and donor engagement.

Collaborating with senior staff, the role leads a multifaceted fundraising program, coordinates AV for public events, and liaises with development and communications teams to ensure timely, aligned messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a closely related field.
• Three years of experience in communications, publicity, public affairs, or related field.
• Experience in development or other directly applicable fundraising experience.
• One year of program or project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communications and stewardship strategies.
• Produce materials and digital content to increase visibility and event attendance.
• Lead fundraising efforts, donor outreach, and stewardship activities.
• Coordinate with university advancement, central Communications, and law school communications.

Skills

Strategic communications

Written and verbal communication

Graphic design and content creation

Public engagement

Stakeholder relations

Event planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field

Tools

Content management systems

Email marketing

Photo editing

Job description

University of Oregon is seeking an Associate Director for Communication and Stewardship at the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics in Eugene. This role oversees all communications and materials to boost visibility, attendance at events, and donor engagement.

Collaborating with senior staff, the role leads a multifaceted fundraising program, coordinates AV for public events, and liaises with development and communications teams to ensure timely, aligned messaging.