Community Engagement Coordinator

APSIA seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator to work alongside APSIA's communities within our member schools, including drafting content related to their activities and producing resource lists, and coordinating and promoting events. The Engagement Coordinator will work closely with our career services, alumni relations, development, and communications communities, to engage these communities. APSIA is looking for a proactive, collaborative, individual who can thrive in an independent, remote environment, who knows how to “manage up”, and keep pace during varied times of activity throughout the year. The position will report directly to APSIA’s Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

Engagement

• Engage Communications, Careers, Alumni Relations and Development tracks, meeting monthly or quarterly (depending on the community).
• Create graphics and promote events online.
• Curate resource lists for communities.
• Curate and promote APSIA awards.

Event Coordination/Promotion

• Attend D.C.-based alumni networking and employer events in-person (on average, 2 per semester).
• Support the promotion of APSIA events by developing and distributing communications across all channels.
• Manage event logistics, including reaching out and communicating with speakers and participants, and registration.
• Occasional domestic and international travel for APSIA member school events and communications.

Required skills:

• BA in a relevant field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write concisely and in an engaging way.
• Experience updating and managing website content in WordPress.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage thoughtfully while navigating conflicting priorities and deadlines;
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently across teams and engage with different stakeholders.
• Diplomacy and ability to engage with high-level professionals

Preferred skills:

• 1-2 years of full-time, professional experience.
• Experience working in higher education, international affairs, or career advising.