Strategic Outreach & Engagement Manager

Education & Experience

●        Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

WHO YOU ARE

·         You are a skilled and professional project manager with a sharp editorial eye. You have experience engaging a range of audiences and can expertly manage details, track deadlines, and hold tasks big and small. You’re known for keeping a steady pace!

·         You approach communications & outreach work with an audience-first orientation and care deeply about understanding who you’re reaching (and why) and ensuring that outreach efforts are mutually beneficial. When you publish communications, you think from the perspective of the reader. When you organize events, you take into account what will motivate attendance.  

·         You understand what it takes to plan and produce successful events and feel prepared to lead others in making this happen. You have experience creating, producing, or distributing academic, editorial, or advocacy content for niche audiences. 

·         You have assumed leadership roles and demonstrated skill at building and maintaining relationships with contractors, vendors, and partner organizations. You aren’t afraid to build things from scratch and build the alliances you need along the way.

·         You are flexible, resourceful, and well-organized. You have a proven track record of anticipating issues, developing proactive solutions, and engaging the right stakeholders to support and champion success. You know when to press pause and ask for help and when to take risks.

·         You are motivated by a commitment to outcomes that improve the public good. You pay attention to the many ways racial and social inequities and systems of oppression show up. You have a demonstrated track record of working effectively across lines of difference. You are committed to centering equity and inclusion in programs and practices.

·         You thrive in a dynamic, open, and collaborative work environment. You are at home in a lean start-up environment and possess the ability to stay focused and nimble in the face of rapid change. You believe in collaboration and try to seek out a diversity of views, experiences, and perspectives. In addition, preferred requirements include:

WE WOULD ALSO LOVE

·         Experience managing CRMs (Salesforce), CMSs (Drupal), newsletter platforms (MailChimp), graphic design tools (Canva), and project management applications (Asana, Trello).

Research shows that many applicants who would be successful in a position are reluctant to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. We encourage applications from candidates who do not meet all the listed requirements, but who believe they have the ability to grow and thrive as the Strategic Outreach and Engagement Manager at Stanford Impact Labs.

How to Apply

We will review applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. We plan to stop accepting applications on July 14, 2023. Please submit the following through Stanford’s online jobs portal.  

·         A 1-2 page resume highlighting examples of relevant skills and experiences

·         In lieu of a cover letter, please send us responses to the following questions: 

1.    Please describe a time that you created, contributed to, or managed a communications initiative designed to engage a key audience. What motivated your approach? How did you define success? What might you do differently today? (max = 300 words)

2.    Please describe a time when you encountered an obstacle to reaching your target audience. What was the obstacle? How did you address it? What did you learn? (max = 250 words)

3.    Please describe a professional event that you participated in or attended that informed or inspired you in a memorable way. What made it unique? What did you most respond to? (max = 200 words)

The hiring process will involve:

·         A take-home exercise for shortlisted candidates intended to assess some of the core competencies required to succeed in this role, 

·         Two interviews for further shortlisted candidates,

·         A day-long work trial intended to give 1-2 finalist candidates a sense of what working at SIL is like. 

·         We will check references for final candidates only. 

Learn More

To ensure equitable access to information about this job, we will not be holding informational interviews. Instead, we encourage all interested candidates to join us for an open webinar, on June 29, 2023, where we’ll provide more information and take questions. You will be able to register in advance or view the recording of the webinar at: https://impact.stanford.edu/people/careers-opportunities.

The expected pay range for this position is $92,000 to $123,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is classified by Stanford University as a Marketing Specialist 2, Job Code 4893, Grade I. Other duties may also be assigned, not all unique aspects of this job are covered by this job posting.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford Impact Labs is for You

We’re a small and growing team working towards a game-changing mission, we bring thoughtful excellence to our work and to how we work together, seeing and valuing each other as more than just “people we work with”. Our team loves working here because of the meaning they derive from the work, the people they get to do the work with (colleagues, partners, stakeholders), the culture of collaboration and atmosphere of trust, openness and care, as well as the hybrid work environment.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique benefits empower you with:

·         Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or the chance for you to audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

·         A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

·         A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

·         Discovery and fun. Stroll past historic sculptures, hike trails, and visit museums.

·         Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

We anticipate this position playing a key role in the organization during its period of growth. We view this role as a multi-year position beginning with a one year fixed-term that may be renewed annually. This position will be based on the Stanford campus and is a hybrid position, with 2-3 days of in-person work and 2-3 days of remote work per week. 

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.