Communications Coordinator (Temporary)
About The Position
The Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) at the University of Washington is a community of scientists, doctors, nurses, patients, and philanthropists creating a world where cancer can be managed, treated, and ultimately prevented by vaccines and immunotherapies. We've disrupted the traditional lab model by connecting the early discovery, translational research, and clinical trial work under one roof. This approach brings our ground-breaking cancer immunology research out of the lab and into the lives of cancer patients faster, more efficiently, and with greater success. The CVI has an excellent opportunity for a part-time (20-30 hours/month) Communications Coordinator who will help advance our mission by supporting communications for our patients, scientific collaborators, and donors. Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, the Communications Coordinator will develop and implement the CVI's public communications, including but not limited to digital communications (email, website, and social media), publications (newsletters), and media relations. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for planning and coordinating the strategic communication of information designed to keep the public informed of the Cancer Vaccine Institute's research, events, accomplishments, and objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or related field
- Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Nice To Haves
- A basic understanding of biomedical research
- Understanding of digital media strategies
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the use of MS Office and design tools (e.g. Canva, Photoshop, InDesign), and content management systems
- Understanding of Wix, WordPress or other web design/editing platforms
- Solid editing and researching skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated competence in preparation of correspondence, written reports, and publicity materials.
- Must be highly organized and show a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands to successfully meet deadlines and project milestones
- Prior experience working in scientific communications.
- Prior experience with Mailchimp, or similar email platform.
- Prior experience in podcasts or similar media
Responsibilities
- Develop and design communications for the CVI, working directly with the Executive Director and other staff to plan messaging, establish goals, objectives, and strategies.
- Produce the CVI newsletters and other publications, including writing, editing, and design.
- Develop story ideas, conduct interviews, write, edit, and proof feature stories for digital publication.
- Develop and design digital communications for the CVI, including website, email, and social media.
- Develop and create publicity materials (programs, flyers, email announcements, social media posts) for CVI events, publications, and other activities.
- Maintain mailing and email lists for events and newsletters.
- Participate in development of fundraising materials.
- Participate in media relations work including coordinating media interviews and writing press releases.
- Administrative and other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
