Communications and Events Associate

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Serve as a member of the O’Neill Institute’s core team .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $47,586 - $87,558 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in event planning, communications, and content creation, with a focus on building brand awareness and managing multiple tasks effectively. Proficient in utilizing various tools and platforms to support organizational goals and enhance outreach efforts.

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Event PlanningContent CreationCommunications ManagementRelationship-BuildingTime Management

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Hard Skills

CommunicationsMarketingJournalismEvent CoordinationContent Creation for Social MediaDatabase ManagementKPI TrackingCreative Problem-SolvingDetail-OrientedSelf-Starter

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationPositive PersonalityOrganizational SkillsCreative Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteGoogle SuiteSlackWordPressCanvaSendibleMailchimp

Industry Keywords

Brand AwarenessOutreach ActivitiesEvent ExecutionCommunications AssistanceSocial EventsConferencesMeetings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a member of the O’Neill Institute’s core team
Support event planning and execution
Create and distribute content across a range of platforms
Conduct outreach activities that build brand awareness
Provide general communications assistance supporting the organization’s central mission and goals
Maintain contact and publication databases
Monitor media requests
Track Communications KPIs
Plan, coordinate, publicize, and implement special events such as social events, conferences, and meetings
Collaborate with colleagues across the Institute’s centers to connect people, ideas, and initiatives
Support communications and events that advance the Institute’s work
Handle communications and marketing, expense management, event and planning execution, and technical support
Report to the Managing Director and engage daily with O’Neill Institute staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.A. degree
Minimum 3-5 years professional experience in coordinating, managing, communications, journalism, marketing, and/or events
Demonstrated leadership and collegiality
Positive and friendly personality
Collaborative spirit with solid relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
Detailed-oriented with superior organizational skills
Creative thinking and problem-solving
Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
Exceptional at handling multiple tasks with competing priorities
Strong communications skills, both oral and written
Excellent time management
Experience creating content for social media and newsletters
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
Preferred: B.A. degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field
Proficiency in Spanish is a plus
Experience with Slack
Experience with WordPress
Experience using marketing tools like Canva, Sendible, and Mailchimp

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities
Hybrid work arrangement (Hybrid 3 Days)