Communications Coordinator (Health, Behavior and Society) - #Staff

The Department of Health, Behavior and Society (HBS) is seeking a Communications Coordinator . The Communications Coordinator assists in the planning and execution of print and electronic communications. E.g. newsletters, calendar of events, press kits, etc.). The Communications Coordinator provides broad-based administrative support to advance the goals of the designated work area.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform administrative/clerical duties in support of communications efforts, e.g., maintain databases, lists and records.

• Manage website content and updates which may involve some graphic design or desktop publishing.

• Coordinate mailings and calendar of events.

• Produce multimedia files, presentations, audio/video recordings, photographs.

• Draft, write, edit, and proofread communications pieces, e.g., articles for publications, newsletters, press releases, and general announcements typically of simple, general, or routine nature.

• Work with a combination of internal and external communication materials.

• Support data gathering and/or draft communications in relation to routine inquiries from the media.

• Conduct research and fact finding to assist in developing content for communication pieces.

• Coordinate logistics for internal and/or external special events or functions, e.g., open houses, exhibits, campus tours, orientations, dinners, conferences and may staff those functions.

• Monitor, facilitate and coordinate production and distribution of communication pieces, including production schedule, layout, interface with vendors, writers, freelance writers and photographers.

• Process invoices and monitor expenses.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.

• Three years of related experience.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Prior experience in a marketing/communications setting.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• Basic design skills and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.

• Experience with content management systems (WordPress) and social media platforms.

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Editing - Developing

• Crisis Communications - Developing

• Digital Communications - Developing

• Project Coordination - Developing

• Writing - Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Communications Coordinator

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Communications Coordinator (Health, Behavior and Society)

Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OE

Starting Salary Range: $18.20 - $33.90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: HBS-Research Projects

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.