Deadline
Dec 17, 2027
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 20, 2026
Offered salary$72,476
About the role
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Planet Forward Program Associate, Outreach and Partnerships
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Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW| Job Description Summary: | Planet Forward, GW’s multimedia environmental storytelling project, is looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic partnerships and outreach coordinator to maintain and build relationships with existing and new national/international network of partner schools and other external partners. Planet Forward works to train new voices, elevate data and innovations, and demonstrate creativity and compelling narratives. This person will take the lead on coordinating virtual workshops with Consortium schools and/or campus visits with Pillars, and work with leadership to schedule. They will work with faculty and students to build a robust and participatory Planet Forward community. They will help distribute information regarding Planet Forward programming, events, contests, and the best student content. Duties will include producing a monthly newsletter for schools; updating and/or creating a database of contacts to keep track of touchpoints and their preferred method of contact; exploring opportunities for new schools and external partners; assisting with planning, organizing, and audience-building for events; and other tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the planet and understand the power of storytelling; relish building professional relationships; pay close attention to detail; enjoy working on a small and collaborative team; and understand the challenges of working in an academic environment. Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the posistion. |
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| Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. |
| Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: | |
| Preferred Qualifications: |
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| Hiring Range | $52,741.91 - $72,476.48 |
| GW Staff Approach to Pay | How is pay for new employees determined at GW? |
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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| College/School/Department: | Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS) |
| Family | Academic Affairs |
| Sub-Family | Program Administration |
| Stream | Individual Contributor |
| Level | Level 1 |
| Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time |
| Hours Per Week: | 40 |
| Work Schedule: | M-F; 9AM – 5:30PM |
| Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes |
| Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid |
| Telework: | Yes |
| Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
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| Internal Applicants Only? | No |
| Posting Number: | S014529 |
| Job Open Date: | 10/20/2026 |
| Job Close Date: | |
| If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | 12/17/2027 |
| Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. |
| EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |
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For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
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