Careers at EERI

The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) is the leading non-profit membership organization dedicated to understanding earthquake risk and increasing earthquake resilience in communities worldwide. Our diverse multidisciplinary membership includes researchers, practitioners, and students in engineering, geoscience, social science, architecture, planning, government, emergency management, public health, and policy making. EERI has been bringing people and disciplines together since 1948.

Two Employment Opportunities at EERI:  Programs Coordinator and Communications Coordinator

The Program Coordinator must be self-motivated, flexible, an excellent communicator, and an outstanding team player. This position requires someone eager to learn and innovate, and ready to take responsibility. Strong planning and organizational skills are essential because activities and assignments will vary in scope, timeline, and desired outcomes. Knowledge and experience in earthquake engineering or in a field associated with earthquake risk reduction is necessary. The Program Coordinator should be adept and comfortable working in a collaborative working environment amongst a small staff and many professional volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program and project management including budget tracking and reporting
• Implement EERI’s technical webinar program, training workshops, and other activities that support members’ professional development and active involvement in the Institute.
• Support teams and other volunteer members responding to earthquakes worldwide, and ensure timely production of websites, reports, surveys, and other materials designed to document and summarize findings from these earthquakes. 
• Support and provide guidance for selected volunteer-led committees.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner organizations, funding agencies and EERI members
• Represent EERI at public events and on advisory and project committees

Qualifications:  

• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects and assignments
• 1-3 years experience in a related field or position
• Experience with event planning and organizing, both in-person and online
• Hands-on successful program management experience
• Mobilizing and coordinating volunteers
• Working with individuals from a range of disciplines and backgrounds
• Working with students and student groups at the university level
• Experience working with non-profit organizations
• Experience with a professional society as an engaged member
• Knowledge and experience in earthquake engineering or in a field associated with earthquake risk reduction
• Strong task and project management skills including developing and implementing project plans
• Advanced proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic website editing or willingness to learn
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in mapping and GIS or willingness to learn
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and to accept new responsibilities
• Ability to set priorities, multi-task and yet be flexible

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, advanced degree preferred.

Working Conditions:

EERI is a fully remote office, with most of the staff in the Pacific time zone. This position may require occasional evening and weekend work. Travel is required for EERI’s Annual Meeting and occasionally for other U.S. conferences, meetings, or other activities. Travel may also be required immediately following earthquakes in North America, and for some international conferences or events.

Physical Requirements:

The position requires long hours of sitting and using office equipment and computers. Light lifting of supplies and materials may be necessary from time to time, including set-up of simple audio-visual equipment, EERI display and marketing materials, and signage for events.

Direct Reports:

None

Compensation:

EERI works a 37.5 hour workweek. EERI offers a generous benefits package that include medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, 403(b) contribution, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000.

Application Instructions:

Candidates should send a letter of interest and resume with supporting qualifications via this google form. All applications will be kept in confidence. No calls please.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 6, 2026 or until filled. Anticipated Start date: No later than April 1, 2026.

Communications Coordinator

 The purpose of this position is to design and implement a communications program that aligns with EERI’s brand and goals with a focus on ensuring high visibility for EERI among its current members, prospective members, donors, and other stakeholders. The Communications Coordinator will also support activities of the various programs and committees that heavily leverage the communications infrastructure. The ideal candidate is familiar with digital marketing strategies, well versed in brand reputation, able to juggle multiple projects at once, and has experience working for a nonprofit.

EERI’s Communication Coordinator will be an individual who is passionate about EERI’s work, has had experience working with a team to achieve deliverables in a timely fashion, and is enthusiastic about creating a lasting awareness of EERI through digital, print, and social media by planning and implementing communications strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific tasks include: updating the organization’s websites, writing the biweekly newsletter for the membership, and writing and disseminating the messaging for membership renewal and recruitment, fundraising campaigns, events, and EERI’s programs.

• Content Creation, Deployment, & Management Writing, editing, and sending content for various channels, including biweekly membership newsletter – The Pulse, website updates, weekly eblasts to members and donors, and brochures, or other documents as needed. Ability to evaluate communication strategies and campaigns to determine their effectiveness.
• Social Media Management Developing content, managing accounts (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.), tracking engagement, and implementing social media campaigns.
• Media and Public Relations Serve as a point of contact for media inquiries and journalists and fielding the questions to the appropriate staff person
• Internal Collaboration Working with other staff to ensure consistent information flow and support their communication needs, particularly for events, membership, and development/fundraising.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ experience in a communications or marketing role
• Superior time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• An analytical mind and ability to think critically
• Attention to details
• Exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to successfully manage multiple assignments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Familiar with Google Suite
• Familiar with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and capable of creating visually compelling presentations
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, or interested to learn
• Knowledge of graphic design tool Canva or similar program
• Knowledge of email marketing software Mailchimp or a similar program
• Knowledge of social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, Blue Sky) and social media management tools (Hootsuite)
• Knowledge of database queries managements for deploying communications, specifically with re:Members,(formerly Impexium) or similar CRM
• Knowledge of Web content management systems (EERI uses Joomla and WordPress)
• Knowledge of communications and marketing ethics and best practices
• Science writing experience a plus
• Flexibility to accommodate emergency communications in the event of a major earthquake outside normal staff hours.

Working Conditions:

EERI is a fully remote office, with most of the staff in the Pacific time zone. This position may require occasional evening and weekend work. Travel is required for EERI’s Annual Meeting and occasionally for other U.S. conferences, meetings, or other activities. Travel may also be required immediately following earthquakes in North America, and for some international conferences or events.

Physical Requirements:

The position requires long hours of sitting and using office equipment and computers. Light lifting of supplies and materials may be necessary from time to time, including set-up of simple audio-visual equipment, EERI display and marketing materials, and signage for events.

Direct Reports:

None

Compensation:

EERI works a 37.5 hour workweek. EERI offers a generous benefits package that include medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, 403(b) contribution, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Salary range: Salary range: $70,000-$75,000

Application Instructions:

Candidates should send a letter of interest and resume with supporting qualifications via this google form. All applications will be kept in confidence. No calls please.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 6, 2026 or until filled. Anticipated Start date: No later than April 1, 2026.