About the Opportunity

The Pulitzer Center seeks an organized, detail-oriented coordinator to support public programming that connects communities nationwide to critical journalism on global issues. As Outreach Coordinator, you’ll work closely with the Program Manager – Outreach to execute diverse community-facing initiativesfrom expert convenings to film festivals to grassroots partnershipsthat amplify the impact of our journalists’ work and expand our reach into new audiences.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants hands-on experience in nonprofit program coordination, community engagement, and partnership development. You’ll support all aspects of event execution and relationship management while contributing to monitoring and evaluation efforts that help us understand and improve our impact. You’ll work within a collaborative team environment where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for connecting journalism to public discourse will be essential to our success.

If you’re excited about the operational side of mission-driven workcoordinating logistics, building relationships with diverse partners, and ensuring programs run smoothlythis role offers excellent exposure to nonprofit programming and opportunities for professional growth.

About the Pulitzer Center

The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is an award-winning nonprofit journalism organization that sponsors independent reporting on global issues that mainstream media often overlook. Our education and engagement programs bring this journalism into classrooms, universities, and communities worldwide, using storytelling as a tool for understanding complex challenges and inspiring action.

Our Outreach team creates programming that connects diverse audiences to breakthrough journalism on critical issuesclimate change, democracy, global health, human rights, and more. Through partnerships with community organizations, cultural institutions, libraries, and civic groups nationwide, we facilitate dialogue, deepen understanding, and inspire civic engagement. Learn more at pulitzercenter.org.

What You’ll Do

Event & Program Coordination (75%)

• Assist in organizing community-facing events, workshops, and activities involving journalists and speakers under Program Manager guidance
• Support execution of grant-affiliated special outreach projects including expert convenings, film festivals, exhibitions, panel discussions, and community dialogues
• Collaborate with Program Manager to implement strategies and initiatives that achieve organizational impact goals and work plan outputs
• Help identify and establish new community partnerships, and support cultivation of existing relationships with community partners, media outlets, cultural institutions, and civic organizations
• Conduct research into experts across research institutions, civil society organizations, and other sectors related to Pulitzer Center focus areas (such as AI, global health, climate change, democracy) to inform partnership development
• Coordinate with Campus Program Coordinator to connect with universities as venues for forums, convenings, and programs reaching relevant outreach audiences
• Manage event logistics including venue coordination, technology setup, materials preparation, attendee communications, and post-event follow-up
• Maintain organized systems for tracking partnerships, events, and program activities

Financial Administration & Evaluation Support (10%)

• Assist Program Manager with coordination of payment submissions for speaker honoraria and event-related expenses
• Support database management and programmatic evaluation activities
• Help build reports and dashboards for grant reporting requirements
• Create and review surveys and evaluation tools under Program Manager supervision
• Maintain accurate records of program activities and outcomes

Communications & Promotion (5%)

• Work with Communications and Publishing teams to promote events through Pulitzer Center website, social media, newsletters, and additional channels
• Draft event descriptions, promotional materials, and audience communications
• Support documentation of programs for internal and external audiences

Participation in Organizational Culture & Values (10%)

• Engage in task forces, training sessions, committees, special projects, organizational events, and activities that support the Pulitzer Center’s mission and culture
• Participate actively in organizational planning processes