Assistant Coordinator, Outreach

Florida Atlantic University • Davie, FL

4d • $40,000 - $43,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Coordinator, Outreach - Davie, FL. The Assistant Coordinator, Outreach provides essential support to the School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) by overseeing event coordination, conference travel arrangements, and exhibitor logistics. The position manages communications with internal and external partners, develops promotional materials, collaborates with the College of Science Communications and Marketing team, and supports reporting efforts related to ECOS events and outreach initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization required.
• Applicants must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, along with a strong interest in events and communications that support environmental solution engagement.
• Applicants should possess strong collaboration abilities and effective time-management skills.
• Must be able to work outside normal business hours as-needed for event-related activities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related science or environmental discipline.
• Experience with social media platforms and graphic creation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events for the ECOS community, including making space reservations, placing food orders, and sending out notifications and invitations
• Plan and execute logistics at conferences by creating and confirming travel and lodging plans, registering participants, and assisting with table setup and breakdown as needed
• Travel to conferences, both in- and out-of-state, to assist with exhibitor setup and breakdown, staffing ECOS exhibitor booths as needed, and acting as a point of contact for ECOS at events
• Generate, organize, and distribute ECOS promotional materials
• Manage external communications with ECOS partners, including FAU departments and external stakeholders, through written and verbal channels, creating social media posts, and writing newsletters.
• Assist with required reporting by collecting and summarizing data from events, programming, and community outreach initiatives.
• Work with the College of Science’s Communication, Marketing, and External Relations team to generate promotional material and provide oversight for ECOS website messaging.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level