Communications Specialist, Sustainability

~ Tufts University has long been a pioneer in campus sustainability. In 1990 Tufts developed the first university environmental policy and launched the international Talloires Declaration, now endorsed by 433 university leaders worldwide. ~ 

Sustainability for universities is about their very survival as institutions. The most difficult thing for any institution to do is to adapt its operations from the way the world was to the way it is becoming. When Tufts was founded as a small school 150 years ago, the population of the country was only one-fifth of what it is today, resources were abundant and fuel was cheap. How large an impact could we make on the environment and its fixed stock of resources?

More than twenty years later, campus sustainability is now part of the fabric of university life:

• water use is down 10% since 1990;
• students can rent hybrid vehicles as part of a shared vehicle program; dining services offers organic and local foods and buys high efficiency appliances;
• renewable energy helps power Sophia Gordon Hall the LEED Gold residence hall topped with photovoltaic and solar hot water systems;
• the library hosts a green roof PhD project;
• recycling is a part of everyday life; and
• student learning is integrated into these many initiatives through undergraduate and graduate student research, class projects, and internships.  

Position Overview 

Communications
Specialists execute communications strategies that promote the goals
and mission of the department, school or division.

This position will be responsible for managing the Office of Sustainability's internal and external communications, with the goal of promoting Tufts' sustainability efforts to the university community and building a culture of environmental sustainability on campus. 

Responsibilities  

• S/he develops
  high-quality, effective print materials and messaging, including
  researching and writing effective communications pieces.
• S/he creates
  design and layout of publications; researches, recommends and implements
  communications and marketing projects and strategies, develops design
  and content for website, and develops content and strategies for social
  media communications.
• This individual evaluates and reports on
  effectiveness of communications strategies and recommends changes or
  improvements.
• S/he monitors budgets, provides guidance to support staff,
  students and temporary workers, and coordinates work with outside
  vendors and consultants on projects. 
• S/he will
  be responsible for keeping the sustainability-related messaging at Tufts
  on target and up-to-date. 
• S/he
  will create, as needed, community-based social marketing plans and
  outreach materials including posters, flyers, prompts, emails, and other
  materials in support of behavior change initiatives.
• S/he will
  communicate Tufts' progress toward its sustainability commitments and
  regional greenhouse gas goals.
• In addition, s/he will design and
  organize outreach events and provide support to other programs run by
  the Office such as the Eco-Reps and Eco-Ambassadors programs. 

Qualifications

Minimum Required Experience, Education, Background & Certifications/Licenses:

• Years
  of related experience required:  3-5 years direct experience in
  communications, marketing, community engagement campaigns, and campus
  sustainability.
• Required
  education: BS/BA in communications, marketing, public relations,
  business or related communications and marketing field. Coursework or
  other training in community-based social marketing social marketing,
  market research and/or behavior change.
• Special licenses required:   N/A   
• Required
  computer/technical skills: Experience with all Microsoft Office
  applications and Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of HTML or web content
  management tools 

Additional Skills & Background: 

• Project management experience and program evaluation experience.
• Experience in social media management, public relations, design and print production, and website development. 
• Excellent communications skills (writing, conflict management, presentation, inter-personal).
• Ability to initiate and implement projects with teams and work independently with little direct oversight.
• Demonstrated
  interest in and knowledge of environmental sustainability issues, green
  living, energy conservation, recycling, behavior change strategies,
  etc.

Preferred Experience, Education, Attributes: 

• Experience with newsletter engines, such as Mailchimp, and web-based collaboration tools (Box, Basecamp, etc.)
• Experience designing and running Community Based Social Marketing (CBSM) campaigns
• Creative, enthusiastic, and entrepreneurial with a high level of energy and initiative
• High
  degree of flexibility, adaptability and general ability to respond to
  emerging opportunities in a constantly changing environment
• Well organized and detail oriented

Note: "An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer." 

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Here!" When you apply, use this requisition number: #14000474
• This position will be open until filled.  

~ Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please see the Tufts University non-discrimination statement.  ~