Job Title: Director of
Communications
Organization: The Kirwan Institute
for the Study of Race and Ethnicity
Location:
Salary: Commensurate with
experience.
FT Regular
Job Description:
The Kirwan Institute for the
Study of Race and Ethnicity
Director of Communications
Columbus,
Ohio
ABOUT THE KIRWAN INSTITUTE
The Kirwan
Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, a leading
interdisciplinary
research institute, is seeking applications and
nominations for the position
of Director of Communications. Housed at The
approach is
aimed at promoting a just and fair society for all through a
deeper
understanding of the nature and causes of racial and ethnic
disparities and
hierarchies. The goal is the development and advancement of
policies and
practices aimed at disestablishing these hierarchies by linking
research to
humanitys everyday reality. As its influence amongst
foundations,
organizers, policymakers and the social justice community
continues to grow
dramatically, its expertise is being solicited at an ever
swifter and more
exhilarating pace. If the Institute is to take full
advantage of the
tremendous array of opportunities presented, its
communication capacity must
grow accordingly. The Director of Communications
will play a critical role in
launching the next and most exciting stage of
the Institutes dynamic
organizational life.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS:
The Director of Communications will
work closely with the Institutes senior
management team and research staff
to expand the Institutes impact,
visibility, and
outreach on the local, state, regional, national and global
levels.
Specifically, s/he will lend strategic vision and expertise to
devising and
executing a comprehensive communications strategy; continue to
develop and
implement a communications infrastructure; oversee the
development and
management of communications and marketing enterprises,
materials,
publications and presentations to local, national and
international
audiences; identify opportunities to build ongoing,
collaborative
relationships within The Ohio State University and beyond; and
provide
strategic, expert analysis, advice, and support to colleagues. The
Director
of Communications will play a critical role in expanding the
Institutes
impact on societal change through broader and deeper penetration
of its
research and conceptual innovations into the public discourse.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate
the values espoused by the Institute,
bring significant experience to and
proven success in developing and
implementing communications strategies, and
will possess the sophistication,
intellectual drive, and charisma to
effectively build relationships between
scholars, researchers, activists,
policymakers and partner organizations.
The Director of Communications will
be an established and articulate
communications professional with the
sophistication, intelligence, and
forethought to steer and direct the
development of a multidimensional
communications strategy targeting a diverse
range of audiences. S/he will
minimally hold a bachelors degree in
communications or a related field,
demonstrate a
proven communications track record, and have a minimum of
eight years of
successful experience in communications, public relations,
journalism, or
marketing.
TO NOMINATE OR
APPLY:
More information
about the Kirwan Institute may be found at:
http://www.kirwaninstitute.org/. A longer, more complete
position
description may be found at:
http://www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/kirwan-dc.htm.
Nominations and applications are due
by February 12, 2008. Due to the pace
of this search, candidates are
encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Applications including a cover
letter describing your interest and
qualifications, your resume (in Word
format), salary history and where you
learned of the position should be sent
to:
kirwan-dc@nonprofitprofessionals.com.
In order to expedite the internal
sorting and reviewing process, please type
your name (Last, First) as the
only contents in the subject line of your
e-mail.
The Kirwan
Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and candidates of color are
strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Organization Web Site:
www.NonprofitProfessionals.com/searches/kirwan-dc.htm
Email replies to:
kirwan-dc@nonprofitprofessionals.com