Engagement Coordinator (Institutional Advancement Consultant)

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Job description

Department

ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE INSTI (UA-ERI-IUBLA)

Department Information

The mission of the Environmental Resilience Institute (ERI) is to enhance resilience to environmental change in Indiana and the Midwest by accurately predicting impacts and effectively partnering with communities to implement feasible, equitable, and research-informed solutions. While the threat of environmental change is one which has concerning implications for all forms of life on this planet, we recognize that environmental justice is especially linked to systemic racism. Therefore, we are committed to fighting for environmental justice and against systemic racism in all our work. ERI is deliberately cultivating staff and culture rich in diversity of thought, background, race, gender, ability, and lived experiences. We encourage all interested parties to apply.

Job Summary

The Environmental Resilience Institute's Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Indiana Resilience Funding Hub (IRFH) and coordination of community engagement for IRFH and other community outreach programs under the direction of the Assistant Director for Strategy and Engagement. These programs are the core of ERI's Strategy and Engagement work in support of external partners, and the role is critical for building relationships with partner organizations.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as the main point of contact for partners participating in the IRFH and other projects serving Indiana communities.
• Designs and implements program schedules, work plans, and other project management tools for use by IRFH.
• Coordinates external convenings related to IRFH and other initiatives, including IRFH monthly webinars, and ERI's annual conference.
• Establishes and maintains internal and external contacts in support of IRFH and other related engagement and strategic initiatives.
• Assists with orientation and coordination of McKinney Climate Fellows associated with IRFH.
• Assists in development of surveys, spreadsheets, reports and other tools to track and report program outcomes to grantors, internal stakeholders, and the public.
• Supports expansion, growth, donor communication, and refinement of the IRFH and other strategic initiatives in support of the Assistant Director for Strategy and Engagement.
• Provides quality control and maintenance of our project and contact management database.
• Facilitates ERI experts in providing technical assistance and advice to local governments and other organizations in support of their grant preparedness planning and community engagement.

General Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison to key stakeholders in public and private sectors on partnership opportunities advancing institutional initiatives.
• Initiates and maintains frequent interactions with relevant partners ensuring strong collaborative relationships and focus.
• Develops knowledge of issues and needs of initiatives, programs, and partners to make appropriate connections with university and external resources.
• Serves as a community resource facilitating programs, providing technical assistance, and ensuring communication to optimize project outcomes.
• Collaborates with university and external partners to identify funding needs and potential sources; participates in developing external funding proposals with education and outreach component.
• Communicates partner expectations with unit leadership to assist in operationalizing project outcomes; collaborates in the timely delivery of logistical, budgetary, and support functions.
• Determines and tracks key project metrics and assists in analysis and report development.
• May provide guidance to lower-level Institutional Advancement Consultants.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, climate planning, sustainability, environmental studies or related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a field related to public administration, climate planning, sustainability, environmental studies.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years experience in outreach, engagement, public relations, or related field.

Preferred

• 1 year of full-time experience including or supplemented by project planning and implementation experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving skills, even under pressure.
• Highly thorough and dependable.

Preferred

• Seeks to acquire intermediate subject-matter expertise in climate change planning and related energy policy or sustainability policy fields.
• Knowledge of basic software programs, including spreadsheet and word processing software and virtual conferencing.
• Ability to conceptualize and organize project planning processes under moderate supervision.
• Demonstrates a high degree of initiative, identifying and suggesting ways to improve programs in furtherance of ERI's mission and strategic goals.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment.

Some travel may be required.

Additional Information

During overnight stays, hotel, transportation, and a per diem for meals and incidentals will be provided.

Advertised Salary

$51,000 per year

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Development & Advancement

Job Family: Institutional Advancement
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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