The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation seeks to hire a new director of networks and communications. The position opening comes at an exciting time in the evolution of the organization; the Institute is pivoting from a project-based organization focused on innovating, to an organization that seeks to diffuse its innovations and ideas to public innovators across the nation. The individual will be responsible for such areas as:

• Helping to build and engage The Harwood Institute’s nationwide network of public innovators;
• Producing weekly e-letters to the network;
• Marketing the Harwood Public Innovator Labs and Annual Public Innovators Summit;
• Developing innovative ways to package Harwood Institute content for public innovators and organizations seeking to create change;
• Managing the production of Web casts, podcasts, and video material;
• Serving as a member of high-performing teams on targeted innovation initiatives in communities and with nationally-networked organizations;
• Engaging news media and other communications channels on Harwood Institute ideas and knowledge;
• Managing the expansion of Harwood Institute web site and online platform.

Interested individuals must have at least 5 years relevant experience and a proven track record of accomplishment. They must posses a desire to create innovation and change in public life, and a belief that individuals can tap their own potential to make a difference and join together to forge a common future. The individual must be a self-starter and self-directed.

To apply for this position, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, three references, and salary history to Cindy Page.