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Georgetown University’s Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) serves to sustainably improve population health and wellbeing and safeguard against health-related threats by advancing the use of evidence through human-centered design for the advancement of health and health equity. To advance this mission, CGHPI seeks a Program Dissemination and Communications Specialist to strengthen information sharing and public engagement for the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. - Technical Assistance Provider (EHE-TAP) project. The position will also support broader CGHPI communications.
The Program Dissemination and Communications Specialist will work closely with the EHE-TAP Program Director and CGHPI senior leadership team, along with senior communications colleagues at Georgetown University, to develop and implement a strategy for communications and public engagement. They will be responsible for developing reports and other digital and print resources and managing CGHPI’s social media and email channels. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
Content Writing
Develop toolkits, manuals, reports, and infographics, in collaboration with EHE-TAP programmatic staff.
Draft a range of content for CGHPI communications materials, including feature stories, reports, webpages, social media content, and videos for public dissemination.
Liaise with CGHPI staff and EHE jurisdictions to collect required data and information.
Coordinate graphic design, digital, and print production, as required, as well as with communications specialists at Georgetown University.
Proofread and edit content prior to publication.
Website, Email, and Social Media Management
Work with HRSA partners at TargetHIV to manage uploads of content.
Oversee website updates on a day-to-day basis, managing CGHPI social media accounts.
Manage CGHPI email database and establish a set of regular email communications with different stakeholder groups.
Regularly review and report on communications analytics, driving a process of continuous optimization.
Strategic Communications Planning & Event Planning/Delivery
Lead a process to map key stakeholders and develop a communications strategy for CGHPI, as well as its specific projects and initiatives.
Support efforts to review CGHPI’s brand and identity areas of opportunity to build CGHPI’s visibility and enhance its reputation.
Assist in webinar development, logistics, and management, overseeing the delivery of virtual and in-person events on the day.
Work Interactions
The Program Dissemination and Communications Specialist will report directly to the EHE-TAP Program Director. They will engage with the technical advisors, student workers and technical consultants as required. This role works cross-departmentally representing the operations team providing critical communications and events support as needed. The role will work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success. The incumbent may be occasionally required to move up to 10lbs of weight.
Requirements and Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or a related field
2-3 years of experience working in communications, ideally in global health or a related field
Experience contributing to strategic communications planning
Exceptional writing skills with demonstrated ability to communicate to academics, policymakers, and the general public, among other audiences
Experience with website design projects, including conducting website content audits and developing content strategies
Experience writing, researching, and coordinating content for social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube
Experience in WordPress and analyzing, evaluating, and reporting on website, social, and email analytics
Experience with planning and executing in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, including managing logistics and vendor relationships
Someone who enjoys dynamic, multifaceted work and is comfortable managing multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines
A critical thinker who is comfortable translating a vision into action by working with cross-functional, multi-cultural teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with SEO and optimization tools
Skills in photography, videography, and photo and video editing (useful but not required)
Skills in graphic design (useful but not required)
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$47,586.00 - $87,558.13
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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