What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, Institute for Global Sustainability position at Boston University?
Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500992550214
Posted Date
2/18/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 46
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$53,200.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$70,000.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
The Boston University (BU) Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) is a university-wide center that builds research initiatives to advance a sustainable and equitable future. Our focus areas are planetary and environmental health, climate governance, and energy systems, and our cross-cutting approaches are equity and justice, robust data science, and real-world impact. The Institutes approach combines interdisciplinary research, policy analysis, and collaborative engagement with partners. Learn more at bu.edu/igs.
Required Skills
The IGS Communications Specialist will coordinate internal and external communications strategies and event production in collaboration with the IGS communications team, which reports to the IGS Executive Director. This role will: - contribute to the development and execution of outreach strategics in support of IGS research with key audiences, including BU faculty, students, and staff, and externally with community organizations, media, policymakers, and industry. This includes contributing to policy briefs, reports, and multimedia offerings. - contribute to content development and promotion for IGS events, including coordination with internal and external partners, promotional content development, and event logistics. - managing social media accounts, including day-to-day content strategy and creation for interpretation of faculty research and coverage of institute events. - manage website content and regular updates in support of research and events. - participate in the recruitment and management of student communications assistants. - manage internal communications mechanisms, including updates to IGS email lists, calendars, and databases. IGS offers a vibrant staff community with opportunities for staff to lean into creative ideas to advance the institutes mission in parallel to individual professional development. Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related work experience. A cover letter is required for consideration.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500992550214
Posted Date
2/18/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 46
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$53,200.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$70,000.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
The Boston University (BU) Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) is a university-wide center that builds research initiatives to advance a sustainable and equitable future. Our focus areas are planetary and environmental health, climate governance, and energy systems, and our cross-cutting approaches are equity and justice, robust data science, and real-world impact. The Institutes approach combines interdisciplinary research, policy analysis, and collaborative engagement with partners. Learn more at bu.edu/igs.
Required Skills
The IGS Communications Specialist will coordinate internal and external communications strategies and event production in collaboration with the IGS communications team, which reports to the IGS Executive Director. This role will: - contribute to the development and execution of outreach strategics in support of IGS research with key audiences, including BU faculty, students, and staff, and externally with community organizations, media, policymakers, and industry. This includes contributing to policy briefs, reports, and multimedia offerings. - contribute to content development and promotion for IGS events, including coordination with internal and external partners, promotional content development, and event logistics. - managing social media accounts, including day-to-day content strategy and creation for interpretation of faculty research and coverage of institute events. - manage website content and regular updates in support of research and events. - participate in the recruitment and management of student communications assistants. - manage internal communications mechanisms, including updates to IGS email lists, calendars, and databases. IGS offers a vibrant staff community with opportunities for staff to lean into creative ideas to advance the institutes mission in parallel to individual professional development. Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related work experience. A cover letter is required for consideration.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Salary : $53,200 - $70,000