Part-Time Outreach and Digital Coordinator The Pennsylvania State University remote work United States, Pennsylvania, University Park 201 Old Main (Show on map) Oct 29, 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will: Manage the

Distributed Wind Online Hub:

Lead the development, organization, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the project's online hub. Coordinate web content and contributions from subject-matter experts and identify opportunities to improve the site's usefulness and accessibility.

Coordinate the

Outreach Program:

Organize webinars, workshops, field events, presentations, and other outreach activities, including scheduling, logistics, promotion, and follow-up.

Coordinate the

Project Team:

Serve as a central point of contact among project partners, track activities and deadlines, facilitate communication, and help ensure that project goals and deliverables are met.

Develop Digital and Educational Content:

Work with technical experts to translate research and technical information into clear, accessible web content, fact sheets, presentations, and other resources.

Engage Stakeholders:

Help build relationships with farmers, landowners, rural communities, agricultural organizations, energy professionals, and other stakeholders and incorporate their questions and information needs into outreach activities.

Evaluate and Document the

Program:

Track participation, collect feedback, document activities and outcomes, and contribute to project reporting and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Bachelor's degree in communications, education, digital media, web design, information science, agriculture, environmental science, energy, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience coordinating projects, programs, events, communications, or activities involving multiple people or organizations.

Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and collaborators.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience managing or maintaining websites, online hubs, content management systems, or other digital platforms.

Experience developing digital or educational content for public or nontechnical audiences.

Experience coordinating outreach, Extension, education, or community engagement programs.

Familiarity with renewable energy, agriculture, environmental issues, or energy systems.

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to learn about distributed wind energy and develop sufficient subject-matter knowledge to effectively coordinate the program.

Ability to work collaboratively with technical experts and translate their knowledge for broader audiences.

Ability and willingness to travel within Pennsylvania for workshops, meetings, conferences, and other outreach activities.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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