Maternal Health Communications Specialist

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years professional relevant experience, preferably on a communications team at a government or nonprofit organization.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, ability to edit scientific text and education materials to ensure clear and concise communication of concepts
• Knowledge of digital communication tools
• Experience with website information architecture and design concepts
• Project management experience and skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with leadership and staff on multiple, competing projects

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

·       Excellent written communication skills, reporting skills, and skills in conceptual editing, copy editing, and proof reading.

·       Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus.

·       Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a variety of people.

·       Capacity to write and synthesize materials and communicate information in a manner easily understood.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

·       Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

·       Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.

·       Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.

·       Rarely sort/file paperwork.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

·       Occasional work on evenings and weekends.

·       On call and ability to respond 24/7.