A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be included as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

IRWG Event Planning

Manage and plan yearly programming calendar for IRWG.

Provide oversight for all aspects of events, including coordinating speakers, venues, A/V, catering, travel & hosting, event staffing, writing introductory remarks, etc, assigning work as necessary to other teammates

Manage and track all programming/event logistics and data for annual reports

Update and monitor program and event budgets, ensure the accurate accounting of expenditures

Review event cosponsorship requests from other units

Run all logistics for events, including set-up, clean-up, and A/V support

Collaborate with other units and cosponsors on joint events, providing publicity, administrative, and in-person support as needed.

IRWG Exhibit Space / Art Collections Management

Supervise IRWG Graduate Fellow for Exhibits, overseeing 2 Lane Hall exhibits per year

Provide one-on-one meetings and mentorship

Train graduate student on processes for installing and promoting fall and winter exhibits

Oversee budget and request cosponsorship or grants as needed

Provide oversight on related programming (receptions, artist talks, class visits), publicity efforts, and Calls for Nominations for future exhibits

Supervise / advise IRWG Feminist Art Collections graduate fellow

IRWG Communications

Inform unit faculty, staff, affiliates, and the general public about IRWG's work and impact through publications and mass communication.

Write, design, edit, and produce monthly email newsletters

Create and publish website stories, and social media content for IRWG and subsidiary initiatives

Oversee IRWG Website: 

-Work with vendors and IT specialists to maintain website functionality and security

-Update website content to ensure it is accurate and current.

Publicize IRWG events, including designing poster/graphics, email announcements, and website event postings

Publicize IRWG funding opportunities (internal grants), including RFPs and award announcements

Write press releases and pitch stories to Michigan News and the University Record.

Maintain IRWG's email subscription service (Mailchimp), including managing subscribers and lists

Develop and execute communications plans for special projects (e.g. job postings, anniversaries)

Oversee multimedia content creation and decision making (e.g. photography, video)

Design and produce promotional materials as needed (brochures, one-pagers)

Order swag as needed

Develop an overarching strategic plan for the institute's communications that includes key audiences, messaging, and tactics

Maintain physical archive of publicity materials

Maintain digital files of photos, logos and marketing assets

Represent IRWG at OVPR Communicators group meetings when possible

Establish and maintain IRWG Brand Standards in alignment with U-M Brand Standards

Maintain IRWG YouTube channel (manage users, upload and share video content)

Other IRWG Special Projects

Serve as Lane Hall AED Coordinator 

-Inspect the Lane Hall AED each month to ensure it's operational and supplies are in tact

-Coordinate trainings with Lane Hall staff and AED vendor as needed

Coordinate national group of Gender Research Institute Directors (in collaboration with IRWG director)

Manage IRWG archives and send materials to the Bentley Library as needed

Work with other IRWG staff on maintaining digital file management system (Google Drive and Dropbox)

Functional supervision of work study students

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and previous work experience.

Knowledge of University policies and procedures.

Independent work habits with the ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously

Experience with coordinating events and conference planning.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and graphic design software (e.g. Canva)

Excellent project management skills with 2 to 4 years of related experience.

Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with an ability to attend to detail.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to attend some evening and weekend events

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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