Communications Coordinator (Health, Behavior and Society)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

4d•$18 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Health, Behavior and Society (HBS) is seeking a Communications Coordinator. The Communications Coordinator assists in the planning and execution of print and electronic communications. E.g. newsletters, calendar of events, press kits, etc.). The Communications Coordinator provides broad-based administrative support to advance the goals of the designated work area.

Requirements

High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
Three years of related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Basic design skills and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience with content management systems (WordPress) and social media platforms.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Editing - Developing
Crisis Communications - Developing
Digital Communications - Developing
Project Coordination - Developing
Writing - Developing

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree.
Prior experience in a marketing/communications setting.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative/clerical duties in support of communications efforts, e.g., maintain databases, lists and records.
Manage website content and updates which may involve some graphic design or desktop publishing.
Coordinate mailings and calendar of events.
Produce multimedia files, presentations, audio/video recordings, photographs.
Draft, write, edit, and proofread communications pieces, e.g., articles for publications, newsletters, press releases, and general announcements typically of simple, general, or routine nature.
Work with a combination of internal and external communication materials.
Support data gathering and/or draft communications in relation to routine inquiries from the media.
Conduct research and fact finding to assist in developing content for communication pieces.
Coordinate logistics for internal and/or external special events or functions, e.g., open houses, exhibits, campus tours, orientations, dinners, conferences and may staff those functions.
Monitor, facilitate and coordinate production and distribution of communication pieces, including production schedule, layout, interface with vendors, writers, freelance writers and photographers.
Process invoices and monitor expenses.
Other duties as assigned.