Favorite Parts Of Being A Partnership Manager At Island Press
Jen, a Partnership Manager at Island Press, most enjoys the diverse learning opportunities her role provides, stating that she gets to learn about "all different kinds of topics" related to environmental solutions, from water desalination to activist victories. This allows Jen to connect with and learn from passionate experts, describing the experience of "meeting these people who are so passionate about saving the planet" as the best part of the job.
Environmental Science, Publishing, Communication, Networking, Passion
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Jen Hawse
Partnership Manager
Island Press
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Anthropology, Sociology
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Communication and Marketing
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Jen's role as a Partnership Manager at Island Press involves working with diverse authors and projects related to environmental solutions.
2. She enjoys the continuous learning opportunities, expanding her knowledge on various topics such as water desalination and environmental activism.
3. Jen highlights the rewarding aspect of interacting with passionate experts and authors dedicated to environmental issues, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I am a generalist, and I love learning. I get to learn about all different kinds of topics because we work with so many authors. We cover anything that is an environmental solution.
I've learned about water desalination plants, accessibility in transportation, and when activists won the fight against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. These are the kinds of topics that are so great to not just learn about, but to truly meet the people who are doing the work.
These are people who are taking their time to write a story because they are deeply knowledgeable experts. While they have to know so much about one topic, I get to have a conversation, learn about them, and then I get to talk about it.
Sometimes I have to say, "Oh, that's a very specific question; you're going to have to ask the author." The best part of my job is meeting these people who are so passionate about saving the planet and getting to know them. That's what I love.