Planet Forward Program Associate

About the Role

Planet Forward, GW’s multimedia environmental storytelling project, seeks an outgoing and enthusiastic partnerships and outreach coordinator. This role focuses on maintaining and building relationships with a national/international network of partner schools and other external partners. Planet Forward aims to train new voices, elevate data and innovations, and showcase creativity and compelling narratives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead contact for Consortium/Pillar relationships; build and expand our network of schools; lead quarterly Pillar School Program Committee meetings.
• Research and report on member schools’ work in environmental research and environmental or science journalism and/or storytelling programs.
• Manage contacts and membership payment status; coordinate with the Development team to organize payments.
• Produce a monthly newsletter for schools.
• Host regular virtual events to build and strengthen Consortium school relationships.
• Coordinate virtual workshops with schools and work with leadership to schedule.
• Determine interest/timing among Pillar schools for a campus visit and hand off to leadership.
• Contribute to Planet Forward events by identifying potential speakers from the Consortium, recruiting attendees, and conducting other event-related tasks.
• Socialize placement of best Planet Forward student content among partners.
• Update and/or create a database of contacts to track touchpoints and their preferred method of contact.
• Explore opportunities for new schools and external partners.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and audience-building for events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft suite
• Google Docs
• Zoom
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with establishing new partnerships and/or building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Experience maintaining a membership database.
• Experience in an academic environment.
• Knowledgeable about the environment, sustainability, and/or science.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Passion for the planet and understanding of the power of storytelling.
• Relish building professional relationships.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Enjoy working on a small and collaborative team.
• Understand the challenges of working in an academic environment.