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Communications Lead
Communication lead sought for an impact-focused, global-reaching not for profit organization
The Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID) is seeking a self- directed and technology-savvy communication guru to advance our global agenda to new heights. We are a group of dedicated researchers and practitioners ambitiously working together to help take on some of the world’s most daunting challenges. Our work involves advising, connecting, and advancing innovation districts around the world—some of the smartest places on the planet that have the capacity to take on complex challenges, such as climate change, cancer, and infectious diseases.
At GIID, our team includes a multi-disciplinary group of out-of-the-box thinkers and doers, and we thrive on pushing the limits and constantly proving ourselves. Located in cities around the world, we work together on empirically-led research projects and initiatives, as well as connect dozens of districts worldwide to help them evolve together.
We’re on the lookout for a strategic, creative, and independent self-starter to join us part- time and help us revolutionize the way we communicate. As our communication lead, you will have the power to craft sharp tactics that make our messages soar, while also providing valuable insights and feedback on our thinking and writing. In this role, you’ll work directly with the President of GIID, taking our communication and outreach strategies to new heights.
Read more about us and our ambitions on our website.
Ultimately, we seek individuals that want to use their command in communication to help convey important but frustratingly hidden messages to a diverse set of audiences. We work passionately in this fast evolving field and seek someone with a similar mind and spirit.
We are seeking a part-time professional, giving them the flexibility to advance other goals and dreams while helping us soar. For part-time, earnings are based on experience in the range of USD $60,000-65,000 FTE. This is a contract position. This position is remote with 15-30% of work outside of normal business hours, given the global nature of the organization. Business hours are based on Central European Time. Work schedule to be developed upon hire.
GIID encourages candidates from any and all backgrounds, nationalities, ethnicities, gender identities, and lived experiences to apply. We are an organization that is committed to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, most importantly our team.
Please send detailed CV, cover letter and portfolio to info@giid.org, include your name and the title of the job position in the subject.
Portfolio must include examples of written and visual content, as well as examples of social media posts and newsletters crafted by the applicant.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.
Network Coordinator
Network Coordinator sought for an impact-oriented and global-reaching not for profit organization The Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID) is seeking a self- directed and technology-savvy network coordinator to advance our global agenda to new heights. We are a group of dedicated researchers and practitioners ambitiously working together to help take on some of the world’s most daunting challenges. Our work involves advising, connecting, and advancing innovation districts around the world. They are some of the smartest places on earth that have the capacity to take on complex challenges, such as climate change, cancer, and infectious diseases.
Over the past four years, The Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID) has designed and executed a Global Network of Innovation Districts. Innovation districts are urban innovation geographies anchored by R&D-rich universities and medical institutions. Their power lies in the growth of a broader ecosystem, which includes companies, startups, schools, workforce training programs and a walkable, accessible environment. To reach this point—where researchers, companies and families are attracted to these districts—is not an easy task.
The Global Network is a peer-to-peer network and a highly structured learning program, with both of these elements being critical to supporting the growth and evolution of these complex places. Today, GIID’s Global Network counts nearly 50 districts with four different tiers of increasingly supportive programming for districts to choose to participate in: Connect, Empower, Advance, and Accelerate.
GIID is seeking a dedicated and experienced Network Coordinator to join our dynamic team. As a Network Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in managing our network onboarding process, facilitating meetings and relationship management, maintaining our database, and supporting project management.
For people focused on driving change and deeply influenced by engaging with exceptionally ambitious people around the world, please consider this opportunity seriously.
Read more about us and our ambitions on our website.
This is a full-time contract position, with compensation commensurate with experience, ranging from USD $48,000 – $60,000 per year. This position is fully remote, with 15-30% of work outside of normal business hours, given the global nature of the organization, and requires you to have your own computer and workstation. Business hours are based on Central European Time.
GIID encourages candidates from any and all backgrounds, nationalities, ethnicities, gender identities, and lived experiences to apply. We are an organization that is committed to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, most importantly our team.
Please send a detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter to info@giid.org, include your name and the title of the job position in the subject. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.
To learn of upcoming job openings, please write to: info@giid.org.
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