Communication Specialist - Children's Learning Institute

UTHealth Houston•, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UTHealth Houston's Children's Learning Institute is hiring a Communication Specialist! The Communication Specialist develops and delivers strategic communications, supporting initiatives such as Texas School Ready (TSR), TECPDS, and other programs. This role creates clear, engaging content that promotes early childhood resources, professional development opportunities, and stakeholder engagement across digital, print, and event channels. The Communication Specialist also provides communications support for departmental programs through content development, writing and editing, website and newsletter management, project coordination, graphic design, and promotional materials for education and outreach initiatives, by working closely with program managers and stakeholders, the specialist ensures consistent branding and effective communication through newsletters, email campaigns, websites, webinars, social media, and other digital/print assets. Occasional travel is required to support events and conferences across Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field required
3 years of experience in public relations, communications, writing/editing or related field required
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in strategic communications, content development, digital outreach, and project coordination
Skilled in creating and managing engaging content across websites, newsletters, email campaigns, social media, and promotional materials while ensuring consistent branding and messaging
Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders, support events and webinars, analyze communication performance, and manage multiple projects effectively
Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
Proficiency in communication technologies and graphic design tools

Responsibilities

Gathers information, generates ideas, and develops and influences the development of high quality, creative materials and programs.
Gathers information through research and interviews with faculty, staff and other appropriate sources, such as donors and patients.
Generates ideas for communication strategies and develops related promotional plans, tactics and materials.
Writes news/feature articles for publication.
Collaborates with team members and/or other faculty/staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Awesome retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care