Communications & Administrative Specialist , Sanford School of Public Policy

You’ll serve as a key connector—supporting the World Food Policy Center (WFPC), the Southeast Asia Research Group (SEAREG), and the broader Sanford Communications & Marketing team—helping bring important research and events to life for diverse audiences. In this multifaceted role, you will support communications activities, digital engagement, event execution, and administrative operations. What You’ll Do WFPC Communications and Events (40%) Manage the WFPC’s website and communications strategy, working closely with the Sanford communications team. Produce narratives or articles that capture recent project activities and events. Develop and disseminate WFPC newsletters. Maintain project descriptions and highlight recent center activities to wider audiences. Generate ideas to publicize the work of WFPC, both on the Duke campus and for external audiences. Update profiles on the WFPC website for staff and students. Post journal papers, news mentions, podcasts, videos/webinars. Maintain and update WFPC course listings. Work with the WFPC Associate Director to maintain a list of student internships. Proofread WFPC written products, support publishing of reports, summary memos, presentations, and manage communication with sponsors and funders. Plan 1‑2 WFPC events per semester and support wider Sanford events, including Distinguished Lectures. Sanford Administrative Support (40%) Work two days per week with the Sanford Communications and Marketing team, handling tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, arranging Concur, ordering supplies, and updating websites. Coordinate event logistics for Distinguished Lectures and other Dean priority events. Support multimedia projects, podcasts, and take notes at staff meetings.

SEAREG (15%)

Serve as primary communications contact for the Southeast Asia Research Group. Track project information, generate written materials, and social media content for the group. Manage SEAREG’s website, updating calls for papers and other application windows. Draft or distribute news releases to describe SEAREG activities. Manage the group’s mailing lists. Other Responsibilities (5%) Perform related duties incidental to the work described herein. What You Bring Work generally requires four years of clerical or research experience or a bachelor’s degree in a field of study directly related to the specific position, combined with two years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Four-year degree in communications, graphic design, political science, marketing, or other social sciences. Organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and strong writing skills. 1‑2 years of professional communications experience, including website maintenance. Exposure to communication strategies and public policy, food system issues considered an asset. Anticipated Pay Range Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $19.80 to USD $30.63. Comprehensive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs are also included. Equal Opportunity Employer Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: View email address on click.appcast.io; phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io). #J-18808-Ljbffr Duke University