Program and Public Engagement Manager

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Job:

Program and Public Engagement Manager

Job Summary:

The Barnard Center for Research on Women ("BCRW") Program and Public Engagement Manager is responsible for developing, administering, and promoting the Center’s programming. The Program and Public Engagement Manager reports to the Associate Director and ensures that BCRW’s public programming, both online and in-person, as well as the annual Scholar and Feminist Conference, is run in an efficient and welcoming manner. This role shapes BCRW’s messaging and public image, through programming and communications vehicles, to enhance the impact of BCRW’s research and publications, and to improve engagement among faculty, students, and staff at Barnard College, as well as among broad public audiences, locally in New York City, nationally, and transnationally

Job Description:

Programming:

The Program Manager works collaboratively with the Director, Associate Director for Research, and Associate Director on annual programming and outreach, aligning it with the Center’s research projects and long-term priorities for supporting faculty, student, and community partnerships.

• Develops research, in collaboration with Center staff, on topics and speakers for annual programming, including the Scholar & Feminist conference.

• Establishes and maintains a calendar and budget for all Center programming. 

• Serves as lead manager for the Scholar & Feminist conference: researches conference topics (developed in collaboration with Faculty Director, Associate Director for Research, and Associate Director), develops conference program and format, manages relationships with speakers, and manages all logistics.

• Recruits, supervises, and coordinates Research Assistants to assist with programming logistics.

• Maintains and manages all event logistics with the support of Research Assistants, including room setup, A/V, videography and photography, ASL interpretation, book sales, catering and alcohol, and fire safety. 

• Produces online events with the Creative Director and other Center staff.

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Public Engagement and Communications

In collaboration with the Director and Associate Director, the Programming and Public Engagement manager develops and executes a strategy for engaging BCRW’s constituencies of faculty, students, collaborative partners, and public that aligns with the Center’s strategic priorities.

Programming Promotion

• Develops and implements a plan and schedule for promoting the Center’s programming across all BCRW communications vehicles.

• Writes and maintains event descriptions for BCRW website, Mailchimp, promotional materials, invitations, and social media.

• Sends and tracks programming invitations through Eventbrite and internal communications channels.

• Manages BCRW email list through Mailchimp and develops methods for targeted promotion of BCRW programming to specific constituencies (e.g., the Barnard and Columbia community, students, faculty at peer institutions, and activist and community partners).

• Collaborates with Central Communications on design and production of print materials and promotion of Center events.

Content Development and Outreach

• Develops content and produces communications for audience engagement in programming, publications, video productions, and projects on BCRW website, email lists, and social media channels.

• Supervises Research Assistant(s) in producing social media communications that focus on other students as the primary audience.

• Maintains BCRW website and deepens web engagement with up-to-date web content.

• Collaborates with graphic and web designers to improve website aesthetic, technical functionality, and accessibility.

Faculty, Campus and External Relations

• Serves as liaison between the Center and other College offices that work on events, including Communications, Special Events, Room Reservations, and IMATS. Represents BCRW on relevant College Committees.

• Facilitates co-sponsorships of events and programs across the College, University, and beyond.

• Develops and maintains relationships with student groups relevant to BCRW’s work.

• Develops partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders at the College, and activist and community partners.

Office Administration

• Manages BCRW’s space request process to maximize availability for students and faculty working with BCRW.

• Ensures that spaces are clean and have the necessary materials to facilitate research meetings and projects.

• Manages and maintains BCRW Google Drive and Calendar.

• Manages logistics for BCRW staff meetings, including food orders.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills: ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work proactively, independently, and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with internal colleagues and external partners.

• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with faculty, administration, and students, to maintain confidentiality when required, and to exercise tact and discretion.

• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Five years of experience in higher education or non-profit in Programming, Communications, and/or Public Engagement.

• Demonstrated knowledge of intersectional social justice, feminist research, and activism. 

• Demonstrated experience with or eagerness to learn to produce digital publications and social media content.

• Demonstrated experience with or eagerness to learn to use content management systems (WordPress), design programs (Canva, Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat), and other new platforms.

This job is currently a hybrid position and may require a presence in the office up to five times a week, including for team and full staff meetings and other times as directed by the supervisor.

Salary Range: $69,000 - $79,000 annually

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company:

Barnard College

Time Type:

Full time