Manager, Communications – Full-time Term Limited - The Task Force for Global Health

Emory University•Decatur, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Task Force for Global Health, an Emory University affiliate, focuses on building durable public health systems. Its Neglected Tropical Diseases Support Center (NTD-SC) supports global efforts to control and eliminate diseases impacting poor populations. This position will be split between two teams within NTD-SC: the Coalition for Operational Research on NTDs (COR-NTD) and Women in Malaria (WiM). The role is responsible for the integrated communication and promotion of divisional programs and services, collaborating to develop and implement communication materials for targeted audiences. The position may involve managing a budget, assisting in quality improvement efforts through evaluations and surveys, researching constituent satisfaction, developing reports, supervising staff, leading projects, and serving as an internal marketing consultant. Social media activities may also be managed. This is a term-limited position with the potential to transition to a full-time role.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, art or other related field.
Five years of experience in the development of marketing and informational materials, writing/research, project management and/or information technology.
Knowledge of publishing and other related software.
Demonstrated creativity in the design of marketing, public relations or educational programs and communications materials.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience overseeing or assisting with a website launch or redesign
Professional experience in creating social media strategies, particularly on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook
Experience with MailChimp
Professional writing and editing ability, with a proven ability to convey technical concepts
Experience supporting committees, working groups, advisory bodies, or professional networks
Experience facilitating virtual meetings, webinars, or collaborative group discussions
Cultural competency (via experience working abroad or experience working with people from various cultural backgrounds)
Self-starter with proven creativity
French language is a plus
Basic knowledge of neglected tropical diseases and malaria

Responsibilities

Responsible for the integrated communication and promotion of divisional programs and services.
Collaborates with others to develop and implement programs and communications materials for targeted audiences which enhance awareness and utilization of divisional programs and services.
Creates effective promotional materials including articles, brochures, forms and flyers.
Designs, oversees and updates a website to educate and to promote activities and programs; coordinates website with other related websites.
May manage a budget.
May assist in evaluating, measuring and responding to issues related to the quality of services provided.
May conduct evaluations, surveys and focus groups to assist in quality improvement efforts.
Researches constituents' satisfaction with divisional programs and services.
Develops reports and recommendations to sustain high quality.
May supervise or provide direction to staff.
Leads projects as assigned.
Serves as an internal marketing consultant for programs and services.
May be responsible for managing various aspects of social media activities.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
Work with the COR-NTD team to identify the elements needed for a website redesign; manage the redesign process with the selected developer, including generating new content to better position the organization to secure new funding.
Manage virtual convenings of expert technical groups, including one on lymphatic filariasis, including scheduling, organizing content, and disseminating meeting minutes.
Create a bi-annual COR-NTD newsletter, including the coordination of content, graphic design, layout, and listserv dissemination.
Maintain regular social media updates and generate content around special events, including requests for proposals and coalition meetings.
Edit content generated by team members, including reports, case studies, blogs, and presentations.
Assist with the development of communication strategies for the dissemination of results for large-scale research studies.
Coordinate communications and engagement activities across the Women in Malaria network, including newsletters, announcements, and member communications.
Work closely with the Women in Malaria Communications Committee to support strategic messaging, communications planning, and outreach activities.
Develop and maintain social media and digital communications content to increase visibility and engagement across Women in Malaria platforms.
Support project management and tracking for ongoing communications initiatives and events, including maintaining timelines, coordinating follow-up actions, and supporting implementation of priority activities.
Support the coordination and facilitation of Women in Malaria working groups, committees, and virtual convenings, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and disseminating meeting notes and action items.
Draft, edit, and format communications materials, presentations, reports, blogs, and other external-facing content.
Provide administrative and operational support for coalition activities and special projects as assigned.