Partnerships & Projects Coordinator

Company Description The Center for Scholars & Storytellers (CSS), based at UCLA, partners with scientists and content creators to bring research-based insights to entertainment for children and adolescents. CSS focuses on stories that support young people's social and emotional well-being and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, mental health, and equity. Collaborating with more than 60 experts worldwide, CSS blends academic rigor with industry experience to help reimagine and strengthen content for young audiences. Its research and tools are used by leading media, tech, gaming, public health, and consumer brands and have been featured in major outlets such as ABC News, NBC News, the New York Times, and Today. Founded in 2019 by Dr. Yalda T. Uhls, CSS continues to expand its impact across sectors to ensure young people can thrive through high-quality, inclusive storytelling.
Role Description The Partnerships & Projects Coordinator is a full-time remote role responsible for supporting and managing relationships with entertainment, tech, non-profit, and academic partners. This role coordinates project workflows, schedules meetings, tracks deliverables, and ensures clear communication among internal team members and external collaborators. The Coordinator assists in drafting and reviewing partnership materials, organizing events or workshops, and maintaining databases and documentation related to active and prospective partnerships. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring project timelines, preparing reports and presentations, supporting grant or proposal development, and contributing to outreach activities that expand CSS’s network. The role works closely with leadership and research staff to align partnership activities with CSS’s mission and to help operationalize projects that advance inclusive, research-informed storytelling.
Qualifications
Strong partnership and stakeholder management skills, including relationship building, coordination with multiple organizations, and professional written and verbal communication.
Project coordination and organizational skills, such as timeline management, task tracking, documentation, and attention to detail across concurrent initiatives.
Administrative and operational capabilities, including scheduling, meeting preparation, data entry, maintaining records, and using productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace, project management software).
Experience with outreach and communications, such as drafting emails, presentations, and basic marketing or informational materials tailored to diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment, prioritize tasks, problem-solve, and collaborate effectively with a small, mission-driven team.
Understanding of or interest in youth development, media and entertainment, DEIA, and research-to-practice translation.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, media studies, psychology, public policy, education) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior experience in partnerships, program coordination, or project management in non-profit, academic, or entertainment settings is

Work arrangement
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