TERM Communications and Dissemination Coordinator - Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
About the Job
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods is looking for a motivated person to join our adolescent health and youth development team. The Communications and Dissemination Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of communications strategies and the distribution of information related to research, evaluation, surveillance, and training programs. Primary responsibilities will balance broadly assisting with communications efforts for team projects and focused distribution of information related to research project outcomes; engagement with a wide range of stakeholder audiences as well as specific audiences with tailored information; and, creating content for general communications purposes and focused efforts to ensure the update of specific information. This dynamic position is ideal for a creative, self-motivated person with strong communication skills, and an understanding of public health and health promotion. Experience in social media and graphic design is preferred. Working in a team atmosphere, this position will be expected to support innovative content development, both written and visual, to advance relationships within the team and with our external stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Target distribution and sharing of information for specific projects related to research, evaluation, surveillance, and evaluation projects. Create and tailor materials (reports, brochures, summaries) for dissemination purposes, monitoring the reach and impact of these efforts and adjusting strategies as necessary (25%)
2. Develop content, including design of newsletter, blog posts, website, and social media content, and tracking trends to assess reach and impact. Responsible for content development and management of project specific social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. (20%)
3. Plan and promote events to support project specific communication and dissemination strategies. Organize workshops, webinars, or other events to disseminate information. (15%)
4. Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing and communications plan for the team. (15%)
5. Work with researchers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that information is accurate and effectively distributed. (10%)
6. Coordinate with University Marketing and Communications to ensure compliance with university branding guidelines (5%).
NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS
1. Apply consistent branding and styling across a range of communications channels and products. (5%)
2. Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)
CONTACTS
Department: Regular contact with supervisor, Center administrative staff and the center director.
University: Contact with Case Western Reserve University and other departmental personnel involved in and/or assisting with research. Contact with University Marketing and Communication to collaborate on marketing materials.
External: Contact with stakeholder audiences and well as specific audiences to exchange information.
Students: Work with students employed by the center.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICAITONS
Experience: 1 years of relevant experience in communications, digital and social media, editing or marketing preferred. Strong familiarity with Facebook and Twitter platforms.
Education: Bachelor¿s degree in public health, communications, marketing, English, or related field required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong organizational and project management skills including the ability to understand and translate complex information for various audiences.
Creative, dynamic thinker with strong writing and editing skills, verbal communication, and experience with Microsoft Offic
The Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods is looking for a motivated person to join our adolescent health and youth development team. The Communications and Dissemination Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of communications strategies and the distribution of information related to research, evaluation, surveillance, and training programs. Primary responsibilities will balance broadly assisting with communications efforts for team projects and focused distribution of information related to research project outcomes; engagement with a wide range of stakeholder audiences as well as specific audiences with tailored information; and, creating content for general communications purposes and focused efforts to ensure the update of specific information. This dynamic position is ideal for a creative, self-motivated person with strong communication skills, and an understanding of public health and health promotion. Experience in social media and graphic design is preferred. Working in a team atmosphere, this position will be expected to support innovative content development, both written and visual, to advance relationships within the team and with our external stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Target distribution and sharing of information for specific projects related to research, evaluation, surveillance, and evaluation projects. Create and tailor materials (reports, brochures, summaries) for dissemination purposes, monitoring the reach and impact of these efforts and adjusting strategies as necessary (25%)
2. Develop content, including design of newsletter, blog posts, website, and social media content, and tracking trends to assess reach and impact. Responsible for content development and management of project specific social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. (20%)
3. Plan and promote events to support project specific communication and dissemination strategies. Organize workshops, webinars, or other events to disseminate information. (15%)
4. Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing and communications plan for the team. (15%)
5. Work with researchers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that information is accurate and effectively distributed. (10%)
6. Coordinate with University Marketing and Communications to ensure compliance with university branding guidelines (5%).
NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS
1. Apply consistent branding and styling across a range of communications channels and products. (5%)
2. Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)
CONTACTS
Department: Regular contact with supervisor, Center administrative staff and the center director.
University: Contact with Case Western Reserve University and other departmental personnel involved in and/or assisting with research. Contact with University Marketing and Communication to collaborate on marketing materials.
External: Contact with stakeholder audiences and well as specific audiences to exchange information.
Students: Work with students employed by the center.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICAITONS
Experience: 1 years of relevant experience in communications, digital and social media, editing or marketing preferred. Strong familiarity with Facebook and Twitter platforms.
Education: Bachelor¿s degree in public health, communications, marketing, English, or related field required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong organizational and project management skills including the ability to understand and translate complex information for various audiences.
Creative, dynamic thinker with strong writing and editing skills, verbal communication, and experience with Microsoft Offic
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