Coordinator, Fulbright Communications (Hybrid) at Institute of International Education – Washington, District of Columbia

IIE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/ Individuals with Disabilities.

Organizational Unit: IIE Organization -> IIE US -> Fulbright Comm and Initiatives

Schedule: Full Time

Education: Associate Degree

Location: Washington DC Washington, DC, US 20005

Travel: Less than 10%

Job Description:

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a Coordinator, Fulbright Communications for our Fulbright Communications team. We invite you to join a team united by our mission to help people and organizations forge brighter futures through educational exchange and lifelong learning. Working at IIE is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make an impact. To collaborate with a passionate team, grow your skills, and contribute to programs that change lives around the world.

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This role is contingent upon funding.

Job Summary:
This position will work with the Fulbright Communications team. The Coordinator provides administrative and organizational support to the Fulbright Communications teams, including logistical and financial tasks. The team collaboratively supports the communication of the Fulbright Program’s impact to the public. This position manages logistical and administrative arrangements, processes payments, and reconciles financial records in support of the team. The Coordinator maintains internal and external contact databases and supports external communications by monitoring shared inboxes; and supports production of newsletters. This role supports development and design of promotional materials, and management of vendors and communications systems such as website and the digital asset management system. The Coordinator travels to events as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains participant, alumni, and/or stakeholder data in databases, spreadsheets, and on websites.
• Processes payments via IIE’s financial systems and reconciles financial expenses made to corporate credit cards.
• Coordinates with team to manage procurement of vendors (photography, swag) as necessary for communications projects.
• Supports on-site delivery of events, including logistical assistance and photography for conferences and trainings.
• Supports development and production of digital and print content about the Fulbright Program, using Canva and Adobe InDesign.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Work Experience:
• Requires an Associate’s degree and at least two years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Good organization skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work on and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites, including Word and Excel
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Knowledge of content management systems (e.g., WordPress) is a plus
• Familiarity with digital mailing platforms (MailChimp) is a plus
• Basic understanding and interest in finance and accounting principles and logistical coordination.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and external contacts; sensitive to cultural differences when working with people from other cultures.

Salary and Benefits:
• Hiring Range: $53,847 - $60,093. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, internal organizational equity, and geographic region.
• IIE offers a robust suite of benefits to team members including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off and holidays, student loan and tuition reimbursement programs, retirement plans and a family medical leave benefits. Please visit our careers page for further details.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) offers a flexible hybrid work environment which leverages both office work and telework.

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