Marketing and Communications Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Coordinator to support The Water Institute’s efforts to increase visibility and recognition as a trusted, collaborative independent scientific research organization. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, this position helps implement strategic communications across a variety of platforms and audiences.

The Coordinator is a skilled communicator and creative multimedia content producer crafting visual and written materials, coordinating campaigns, and ensuring consistent, mission-aligned messaging.  

This position will work closely with research and mission advancement teams to help translate the Institute’s scientific and technical work into accessible and engaging communications products.

Roles and Responsibilities

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Draft, edit, and design content for a variety of platforms, including social media, website, videos, presentations, press releases, and fact sheets. Strong emphasis on video and design.
• Translate complex scientific topics into clear and compelling visual and written stories.
• Support the development of communication materials for mission advancement and stakeholder engagement.

Visual Communication & Brand Management

• Create basic visual assets including graphics, presentations, and short videos using design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or CapCut Pro.
• Help maintain the Institute’s visual identity and editorial standards across communications products.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to support the production of high-quality visual materials.
• Organize and maintain shared libraries of templates, brand assets, and documentation.

Campaign & Project Support

• Support the execution of marketing and communications campaigns aligned with organizational and project goals.
• Collaborate with research and project teams to assist in developing communication materials that clearly convey key messages and findings.
• Help track and organize communications metrics to inform content development and performance improvements.

Support other departmental functions as needed:

• Assist with event planning, public engagement activities, giving tours and presentations, and tabling, etc.
• Contribute content to the Institute’s website and social media platforms ensuring updated with accurate, relevant, and engaging content.
• Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in communications or public relations, preferably in a mission-driven or research-focused organization.
• Strong writing and editorial skills with the ability to tailor content for a variety of audiences.
• Experience translating complex or technical topics into engaging and visually compelling content.
• Demonstrated ability to develop visual assets using Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, CapCut Pro or other video editing tools.
• Proficiency with digital communications platforms including website content management systems, Constant Contact (or similar), and major social media tools.
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.

Successful candidates will desire to continue expanding their knowledge and skills, be results-driven and self-motivated, and are capable of effective cross-disciplinary collaboration in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities will reflect career stage and previous experience. Workload will vary from week to week, and candidates will be flexible, willing to occasionally work evenings, and travel for meetings and conferences.

The Water Institute is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We are headquartered in Baton Rouge and the position will ideally be located in Louisiana at our main office in Baton Rouge.

The hiring pay for the position starts at $53,000 and a final determination is based on the skills, education, and/or experience of the successful candidate. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current staff as part of any final offer. We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time exempt positions. 

Unique Benefits of a Water Institute Career

• Flexibility: We understand that our team members have different needs and do our best to work with their schedules and provide benefits and resources to meet these needs.
• Inclusive environment: We are committed to building an inclusive environment where all teammates feel comfortable and supported.
• Fun! We love to keep things fun, both within our work and at company-wide events.
• Work life balance: We are respectful of people’s boundaries and support that through Institute values so that our team has time to recharge and do their best work within the mission of the organization.
• Growth opportunity: We are always learning and developing new research methodologies and working with partners to solve problems. You will have the opportunity to engage in growing and leading research with ample opportunities to take ownership and flourish.
• The Water Institute Values: Scientific Integrity, Excellence, Transdisciplinary Collaboration, Accountability, Diversity, Work/Life Balance, Respect, Impact