Events and Communications Specialist

Responsibilities

• Work with the Research Program Development team and broader HSRO to organize and execute Initiative events such as monthly seminar series, educational trainings, and one-off events.
• Plan and lead large-scale initiative events such as annual symposia.
• Work will include the coordination of catering, creation of registration forms, compiling speaker information, scheduling speaker travel, coordinating external guest visits, and promotional material development.
• Support the production of initiative or unit newsletters and communications with materials provided by Research Program Development staff.
• Create initiative materials, such as social media posts and event flyers, including basic formatting, layouts, and copy-editing.
• May support initiative social media channels using materials provided by Research Program Development staff and Initiative leadership on an as needed basis.
• Update initiative websites as directed by the Events and Communications Manager.
• Provide additional support to Research Program Development Team for tasks and small projects on an as needed basis.
• Apply problem-solving skills to variety of challenges. Some resolutions may require some analysis and interpretation, requiring innovation and creativity.
• Marketing Communication Specialist, I: Engage in the development and execution of strategic marketing communications to efficiently support product launch campaigns and company brand across various communication channels. Create communication programs that promote the organization and its products and services through various means including blogs and social media, websites, product collateral, logos, or other promotional products. Collaborate with external partners/vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns. Develop a calendar for social media campaigns and initiatives to ensure constant interaction and engagement with customers and prospects. Assist in analyzing marketing data to help shape future marketing strategies. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
• Marketing Communication Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
• Marketing Communication Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferred

• Experience with event planning is strongly preferred.
• Experience with communications/marketing.
• University experience.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to work flexibly and on short notice to meet tight deadlines.