Communications and Media Specialist, Projects for Peace

Reporting to the Director of Projects for Peace, Communications and Media Specialist develops and implements communication and constituency engagement strategies that advance the goals of Projects for Peace. This includes the creation of digital and multimedia content for social media, web, and other platforms. 

This is a part time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $24.47 - $30.59 per hour. It is a term position with an anticipated start date in November 2025 and end date on December 31, 2029. The hours per week is 20 hours.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with program leadership to develop communication strategies that cultivate enrollment and engagement of international audiences, support annual program cycles, and respond to emergent priorities. 

• Create original and compelling written and visual content (text, graphics, photos, videos, etc.) for Projects for Peace’s social media channels, website, online community platforms, and email marketing.  

• Create and edit multimedia annual reports, feature stories, newsletters, and press releases.  

• Incorporate and analyze web and social media metrics to continuously improve the effectiveness of program communications. 

• Collaborate intra- and inter-institutionally to ensure alignment and reciprocity of digital content across multiple offices of the Middlebury enterprise and with more than ninety educational partner institutions annually.  

• Support institutional partners by presenting materials, responding to queries and developing toolkits and guidance for elevating and promoting the program on their campuses, and serving as a resource on the topic of ethical communications/storytelling. 

• Attend and support conference/convening events for stakeholders, including A/V coordination and photography. 

• Serve as the technical lead for the maintenance of social media channels, website, and the online community platform; update and train colleagues on tools and best practices; support the execution of virtual events.   

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in digital communications and/or public relations, preferably in the fields of higher education or international affairs/contexts. 

• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing. 

• Experience developing and maintaining multiple social accounts and digital platforms. Experience developing and building engagement among audiences via virtual/online community platforms.  

• Demonstrated skills in visual content creation including graphic design, video editing, copywriting, and website design; experience using pertinent digital content applications and tools (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, Canva, Capcut, Mailchimp, Adobe Creative Suite); understanding of website architecture, navigation strategies and programs, such as Drupal. 

• Demonstrated data and technical skills, including advanced use of MS Office, Google Workspace, and CRM data management; willingness to learn new technical skills and to solve technical problems. 

• Demonstrated interpersonal, planning, project management, organization, collaboration, and communication skills; comfortable taking initiative and working independently when needed. 

• Takes initiative to start and manage creative projects from conception to completion. 

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, equity, and access. 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

Other:

An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

As an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont or the Middlebury Institute in California, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges.
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
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Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.