Aifs Manager Of Strategic Engagement, Education And Communications (Marketing Spec 3)

Job Summary Reporting to the Associate Director of AIFS, the Manager of Strategic Engagement, Education, and Communications will lead AIFS integrated portfolio of external engagement, event strategy and execution, marketing and communications, outreach, education support, partnership development, and project management. This role prioritizes high-quality program execution of AIFS events and external engagement activities, with communications serving as a supporting function to amplify those efforts. This position will play a central role in further increasing the visibility, reach, and impact of AIFS across academic, industry, government, philanthropic, nonprofit, student, media, and public audiences. The incumbent will work closely with AIFS leadership to develop and implement strategies that elevate AIFS research and programs, strengthen the institute brand, expand stakeholder engagement, support education and workforce-development activities, and advance relationships with external partners and potential funders. Apply By Date 06/04/2026 by 11:59 pm Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, education, event management, project management, public administration, science communication, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, events, outreach, external engagement, program management, partnership development, or related work. Demonstrated experience leading and prioritizing multiple complex events, workshops, conferences, stakeholder meetings, or public programs from planning through execution, adhering to deadlines, budgets, and planned deliverables. Demonstrated experience developing and executing communications strategies, content calendars, newsletters, websites, social media, campaigns, and public-facing materials. Experience supporting external partnerships, sponsorships, business development, donor/funder engagement, or stakeholder relationship management. Experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, event registration tools, email marketing platforms, social media platforms, website content systems, and analytics tools. Ability to translate technical, scientific, academic, or policy content into clear communications via writing, presentation, and storytelling for diverse, non-specialist audiences. Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education, research institutes, nonprofit organizations, agriculture, food systems, AI, data science, biotechnology, climate, sustainability, or STEM fields. Experience working in a multi-institutional, grant-funded, or researchintensive environment. Experience developing partnerships with industry, government, philanthropy, nonprofit, or academic organizations. Experience with sponsorship development, proposal support, donor/funder communications, or corporate engagement. Experience supervising staff, student assistants, vendors, consultants, or contractors. Experience creating executive-level briefings, strategic plans, reports, pitch materials, and partner-facing communications. Experience with media relations, public affairs, or science communication. Experience working in communications and digital media for organizations of various sizes (