Outreach Manager

Position Title Outreach Manager Position Number 088421 Department ASU Energy Center - 232000 Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of outreach/communications-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills and the ability to engage effectively with varied audiences.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

License/Certification Required
N/A Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The primary purpose of the Outreach Manager is to develop and execute internal and external communications, web and social media strategies, and plans for the Appalachian Energy Center.

Duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops and implements workshops, conferences, and events for the Appalachian Energy Center.
• Collaborates with the Appalachian Energy Center's; Research Institute for Environment, Energy & Economics'; and Appalachian State University's network of communications professionals, campus partners, local governments, and community organizations on clean energy / sustainability-related programs, communications, and events.
• Develops strong, collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external constituents.
• Serves as the first point of contact for the Appalachian Energy Center.
• Manages the creation and distribution of all print and electronic materials.
• Develops and maintains photo, video, and publication archives.
• Manages projects and efforts of communications interns and freelance staff, as needed.
• Coordinates large and small-scale events, including clean energy workshops including:
  • Compiling and vetting potential speakers.
  • Leading planning meetings.
  • Developing and adhering to event production and promotion timelines.
  • Evaluating and booking venues.
  • Submitting attendee documentation for continuing education credits.
• Promotes the quality, growth, and expansion of outreach activities by actively seeking stakeholder feedback to improve processes, systems, and outcomes.

Suggested Salary Range $46,575-$77,000 Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within an office environment at a university. Work in this position will be primarily in the office of the Appalachian Energy Center in Peacock Hall. Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter and Resume.

List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information. AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.




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Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

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