Outreach Coordinator
The Watson Institute is seeking a dynamic, creative, personable, organized, and globally-minded person who wants to join this mission-driven international research institute as an Outreach Coordinator.
The Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating relationships with various external Watson Institute constituencies. More specifically, working in a team environment, he/she will coordinate Board of Overseers related activities in collaboration with senior administration; manage the Friends of the Watson Institute and Watson Associates affinity programs and all related events; develop and coordinate the itineraries for the various high level government officials who have appointments at Brown; research funding opportunities in the foundation community, manage student competitions, and handle strategic planning for the Director’s Lectures Series and various other projects designated by the Director and Deputy Director.
Requirements and Skills
Bachelor’s degree and background in international affairs required. Experience with Boards, donors and public relations a plus. The ideal candidate should be outgoing and personable, possess diplomacy, tact and discretion, be able to deal effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and be a creative and dynamic problem-solver. He/she will have the initiative and ability to work independently/entrepreneurially and as a member of a team. He/she should have excellent interpersonal, communications (highly effective verbal and written) and leadership skills. He/she should have computing proficiency including the ability to learn new systems as needed for effective performance. Familiarity with Brown University is a plus.
Applicants should apply through the Brown Human Resources website.