Manager, Communications - Full-time Term Limited - The Task Force for Global Health

Overview The Task Force for Global Health is an Emory University affiliate located in Decatur, GA, focused on building durable public health systems with eight programs, including neglected tropical diseases. The Neglected Tropical Diseases Support Center (NTD‑SC) is a program of the Task Force that supports the global effort to control and eliminate diseases affecting poor and neglected populations. Position Summary Communications and marketing coordinator role within NTD‑SC, split between the Coalition for Operational Research on NTDs (COR‑NTD) and Women in Malaria (WiM) teams. Responsibilities include integrated communication, promotion, website management, budgeting, evaluations, and social media oversight. Position Description Responsible for the integrated communication and promotion of divisional programs and services. Collaborates with others to develop and implement programs and communications materials for targeted audiences to enhance awareness and utilization of divisional programs and services. Creates effective promotional materials including articles, brochures, forms, and flyers. Designs, oversees, and updates a website to educate and promote activities and programs; coordinates the website with other related websites. May manage a budget. May assist in evaluating, measuring, and responding to issues related to the quality of services provided. May conduct evaluations, surveys, and focus groups to assist in quality improvement efforts. Researches constituents' satisfaction with divisional programs and services. Develops reports and recommendations to sustain high quality. May supervise or provide direction to staff. Leads projects as assigned. Serves as an internal marketing consultant for programs and services and may manage various aspects of social media activities. Performs related responsibilities as required. Key Responsibilities Coalition for Operational Research on NTDs (COR‑NTD) Work with the COR‑NTD team to identify the elements needed for a website redesign and manage the redesign process with the selected developer, including generating new content to better position the organization to secure new funding. Manage virtual convenings of expert technical groups, including one on lymphatic filariasis, including scheduling, organizing content, and disseminating meeting minutes. Create a bi‑annual COR‑NTD newsletter, coordinating content, graphic design, layout, and listserv dissemination. Maintain regular social media updates and generate content around special events, including requests for proposals and coalition meetings. Edit content generated by team members, including reports, case studies, blogs, and presentations. Assist with the development of communication strategies for the dissemination of results for large‑scale research studies. Other duties as assigned. Women in Malaria (WiM) Coordinate communications and engagement activities across the Women in Malaria network, including newsletters, announcements, and member communications. Work closely with the Women in Malaria Communications Committee to support strategic messaging, communications planning, and outreach activities. Develop and maintain social media and digital communications content to increase visibility and engagement across Women in Malaria platforms. Support project management and tracking for ongoing communications initiatives and events, maintaining timelines, coordinating follow‑up actions, and supporting implementation of priority activities. Support coordination and facilitation of Women in Malaria working groups, committees, and virtual convenings, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and disseminating meeting notes and action items. Draft, edit, and format communications materials, presentations, reports, blogs, and other external‑facing content. Provide administrative and operational support for coalition activities and special projects as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Travel 5–10% domestic and international travel. Position requires a minimum of two days per week in-person at the Decatur, Georgia office. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, art, or other related field. Five years of experience in the development of marketing and informational materials, writing/research, project management and/or information technology. Additional related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Knowledge of publishing and other related software. Demonstrated creativity in the design of marketing, public relations or educational programs and communications materials. Preferred Qualifications Proven experience overseeing or assisting with a website launch or redesign. Professional experience in creating social media strategies, particularly on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook. Experience with MailChimp. Professional writing and editing ability, with a proven ability to convey technical concepts. Experience supporting committees, working groups, advisory bodies, or professional networks. Experience facilitating virtual meetings, webinars, or collaborative group discussions. Cultural competency (via experience working abroad or with diverse populations). Self‑starter with proven creativity. French language is a plus. Basic knowledge of neglected tropical diseases and malaria. Note This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs. The role requires residency in the state of Georgia. Emory reserves the right to change the remote work status with notice to the employee. EEO and Accessibility Statement Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance. Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. 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